- Net sales of $11.7 billion, down
19.1%, in 2024
- Full year reported operating margin of (1.0)% and adjusted
operating margin(1) of 8.9%
- 2024 full year reported earnings per share of $(5.69) and adjusted earnings per
share(1) of $7.50
- Reaffirms 2025 Outlook – Net sales of approximately
$9.6 billion and earnings per share
of $4.00 - $4.50
DULUTH,
Ga., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE:
AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution
of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, reported net
sales of $2.9 billion for the
fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 24.0% compared to the fourth
quarter of 2023. Reported net loss was $(3.42) per share
for the quarter, which includes impairment charges and
restructuring and business optimization expenses, and adjusted net
income(1) was $1.97 per
share. These results compare to reported net income of $4.53 per share and adjusted net
income(1) of $3.78 per
share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding unfavorable
currency translation impacts of 1.8%, net sales in the quarter
decreased 22.2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Net sales for the full year of 2024 were approximately
$11.7 billion, which is a decrease of
19.1% compared to 2023. For the full year, reported net loss was
$(5.69) per share, which includes the
loss on sale of the Grain & Protein business, impairment
charges and restructuring and business optimization expenses, and
adjusted net income(1) was $7.50 per share. These results compare to
reported net income of $15.63 per
share and adjusted net income(1) of $15.55 per share in 2023. Excluding unfavorable
currency translation impacts of 0.6%, net sales for the full year
decreased 18.5% compared to 2023.
"AGCO delivered strong fourth quarter results with an adjusted
operating margin of 9.9%, even with challenging market dynamics and
aggressive production cuts," said Eric
Hansotia, AGCO's Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer. "We cut our production hours 33% in the fourth quarter and
ended the year with lower company and dealer inventory
compared to 2023. Our full-year adjusted operating margin
performance of 8.9% is by far our best performance in an industry
downturn. The strong performance in 2024, driven by our three
high-margin growth levers and intense focus on cost controls,
underscores the ongoing structural transformation at AGCO as we
deliver more resilient and higher earnings across the cycle."
Hansotia continued, "In 2025, we will continue to execute our
Farmer-First strategy strengthened by the portfolio moves and
aggressive cost control actions, including our ongoing
restructuring program. We expect these efforts to dampen the impact
of further weakening industry demand, helping deliver adjusted
operating margins well above levels achieved during prior industry
troughs. We will continue our investments in premium technology,
smart farming solutions and enhanced digital capabilities to
support our Farmer-First strategy to better position the company
for success when the industry recovers while helping to sustainably
feed the world."
Highlights
- Reported fourth-quarter regional sales results(2):
Europe/Middle East ("EME") (16.7)%, North America (38.7)%, South America (31.6)%, Asia/Pacific/Africa ("APA") (26.2)%
- Constant currency fourth-quarter regional sales
results(1)(2)(3): EME (15.8)%, North America (37.7)%, South America (22.4)%, APA (26.3)%
- Fourth quarter regional operating margin performance: EME
14.4%, North America 0.7%,
South America 10.8%, APA 3.0%
- Full-year reported operating margins and adjusted operating
margins(1) were (1.0)% and 8.9% respectively, in 2024
compared to 11.8% and 12.0% in 2023
(1) See reconciliation
of non-GAAP measures in appendix.
|
(2) As compared to
fourth quarter 2023.
|
(3) Excludes currency
translation impact.
|
Market Update
|
|
Industry Unit Retail
Sales
|
|
|
Tractors
|
|
Combines
|
Year ended
December 31, 2024
|
|
Change from
Prior Year
|
|
Change from
Prior Year
|
North
America(4)
|
|
(13) %
|
|
(22) %
|
Brazil(5)
|
|
(4) %
|
|
(33) %
|
Western
Europe(5)
|
|
(6) %
|
|
(32) %
|
|
(4) Excludes compact
tractors.
|
(5) Based on Company
estimates.
|
Hansotia concluded, "Global agricultural markets face both
challenges and opportunities. U.S. net cash farm income remains
strong for livestock-focused farms, while crop-focused farms are
experiencing declines due to fluctuating prices for corn, soybeans,
and wheat and relatively elevated input costs. Brazil's record soybean production and delayed
corn planting highlight both growth potential and risks.
Geopolitical instability, coupled with weather-related disruptions
in major producing regions like Russia and Ukraine, continue to impact global wheat
supplies, adding uncertainty to the market. Demand for new
equipment has softened further in most global markets, particularly
as lower farm income persists for crop producers. We continue to
expect increased adoption of precision technology, but challenging
farm economics are resulting in weak global industry demand across
most equipment categories."
North American industry retail tractor sales decreased 13%
during 2024 compared to the previous year. Sales declines were
relatively consistent across the horsepower categories with higher
horsepower categories declining more in recent months. Combine unit
sales were down 22% in 2024 compared to 2023. Lower projected farm
income and a refreshed fleet is expected to pressure industry
demand in 2025, resulting in weaker North American industry sales
compared to 2024, particularly in larger equipment.
Brazil industry retail tractor
sales decreased 4% during 2024 compared to the previous year. Farm
acreage in Brazil increased only
modestly in 2024 after five years of more significant growth. Lower
commodity prices, rising farmer debt, and reduced demand from
China created caution among
Brazilian farmers. Industry demand in Brazil is expected to remain flat in 2025, due
to mixed market dynamics.
In Western Europe, industry
retail tractor sales decreased 6% during 2024 compared to the
previous year with more significant declines in Scandinavia, the
United Kingdom and Italy. Industry demand is expected to remain
soft in 2025 as lower income levels pressure demand from arable
farmers, while healthy demand from dairy and livestock producers is
expected to mitigate some of the decline.
Regional Results
AGCO Regional Net Sales (in
millions)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
2024(7)
|
|
2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
due to
currency
translation(6)
|
|
% change
from 2023
due to
acquisition
of a
business(6)
|
|
% change
excluding
currency
translation and
acquisition of
a business
|
North
America
|
|
$
546.8
|
|
$
891.7
|
|
(38.7) %
|
|
(1.0) %
|
|
0.9 %
|
|
(38.6) %
|
South
America
|
|
282.0
|
|
412.0
|
|
(31.6) %
|
|
(9.2) %
|
|
1.2 %
|
|
(23.6) %
|
EME
|
|
1,882.8
|
|
2,259.0
|
|
(16.7) %
|
|
(0.9) %
|
|
1.4 %
|
|
(17.2) %
|
APA
|
|
175.7
|
|
238.0
|
|
(26.2) %
|
|
0.1 %
|
|
2.1 %
|
|
(28.4) %
|
Total
|
|
$
2,887.3
|
|
$
3,800.7
|
|
(24.0) %
|
|
(1.8) %
|
|
1.3 %
|
|
(23.5) %
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024(7)
|
|
2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
due to
currency
translation(6)
|
|
% change
from 2023
due to
acquisition
of a
business(6)
|
|
% change
excluding
currency
translation and
acquisition of
a business
|
North
America
|
|
$
2,850.3
|
|
$
3,752.7
|
|
(24.0) %
|
|
(0.3) %
|
|
1.0 %
|
|
(24.7) %
|
South
America
|
|
1,315.9
|
|
2,234.2
|
|
(41.1) %
|
|
(3.5) %
|
|
1.0 %
|
|
(38.6) %
|
EME
|
|
6,812.9
|
|
7,540.5
|
|
(9.6) %
|
|
0.1 %
|
|
1.2 %
|
|
(10.9) %
|
APA
|
|
682.8
|
|
885.0
|
|
(22.8) %
|
|
(0.4) %
|
|
1.6 %
|
|
(24.0) %
|
Total
|
|
$ 11,661.9
|
|
$ 14,412.4
|
|
(19.1) %
|
|
(0.6) %
|
|
1.2 %
|
|
(19.7) %
|
|
(6) See footnotes for
additional disclosures.
|
(7) Note: The regional
net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and year
ended December 31, 2024 include the results of the Company's Grain
& Protein business which was divested on November 1,
2024.
|
North America
North American net sales decreased 24.7% for the full year of
2024 compared to 2023, excluding the impact of unfavorable currency
translation and favorable impact of an acquisition. Softer industry
sales and lower end-market demand contributed to lower sales. The
most significant sales declines occurred in the high-horsepower and
mid-range tractor categories, as well as hay tools. Income from
operations for the full year of 2024 decreased $283.5 million compared to 2023 and operating
margins were 6.2%. The decrease resulted from lower sales and
production volumes, as well as increased discounts.
South America
Net sales in AGCO's South American region decreased 38.6% for
the full year of 2024 compared to 2023, excluding the impact of
unfavorable currency translation and favorable impact of an
acquisition. Softer industry retail sales and under-production of
retail demand drove most of the decrease. Lower sales of
high-horsepower tractors, combines and planters accounted for most
of the decline. Income from operations for the full year of 2024
decreased by $282.0 million compared
to 2023. This decrease was primarily a result of lower sales and
production volumes as well as negative pricing.
Europe/Middle East
Europe/Middle East region net sales decreased 10.9%
for the full year of 2024 compared to 2023, excluding the impact of
favorable currency translation and favorable impact of an
acquisition. Lower sales across most of the European markets were
partially offset by growth in Spain and Turkey. Declines were largest in mid-range and
high-horsepower tractors and hay equipment. Income from operations
decreased $174.9 million for the full
year of 2024 compared to 2023. This decrease was primarily a result
of lower sales and production volumes.
Asia/Pacific/Africa
Net sales in the Asia/Pacific/Africa region decreased 24.0%, excluding the
impact of unfavorable currency translation and favorable impact of
an acquisition, during the full year of 2024 compared to 2023 due
to weaker end market demand and lower production volumes. Lower
sales in China, Australia and Africa drove most of the decline. Income from
operations decreased $44.6 million
for the full year of 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to lower
sales volumes.
Outlook
As previously announced, AGCO's net sales for 2025 are expected
to be approximately $9.6 billion,
reflecting lower sales volumes, relatively flat pricing as well as
unfavorable foreign currency translation. Adjusted operating
margins are projected to be approximately 7% - 7.5%, reflecting the
impact of lower sales, lower production volumes, increased cost
controls and moderately lower investments in engineering. Based on
these assumptions, 2025 earnings per share are targeted at
approximately $4.00 - $4.50.
* * * * *
AGCO will host a conference call with respect to this earnings
announcement at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on
Thursday, February 6. The Company will refer to slides on
its conference call. Interested persons can access the conference
call and slide presentation via AGCO's website at www.agcocorp.com
under the "Investors" Section. A replay of the conference call will
be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the
conference call for 12 months following the call. A copy of this
press release will be available on AGCO's website for at least 12
months following the call.
* * * * *
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements that are not historical facts, including the
projections of earnings per share, production levels, sales,
industry demand, market conditions, commodity prices, currency
translation, farm income levels, margin levels, strategy,
investments in product and technology development, new product
introductions, restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives,
production volumes, tax rates and general economic conditions, are
forward-looking and subject to risks that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those suggested by the
statements. The following are among the factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in
or implied by the forward-looking statements.
- Our financial results depend entirely upon the agricultural
industry, and factors that adversely affect the agricultural
industry, including declines in the general economy, adverse
weather, tariffs, increases in farm input costs, lower commodity
prices, lower farm income and changes in the availability of credit
for our retail customers, will adversely affect us.
- We maintain an independent dealer and distribution network in
the markets where we sell products. The financial and operational
capabilities of our dealers and distributors are critical to our
ability to compete in these markets. Higher inventory levels at our
dealers and high utilization of dealer credit limits as well as the
financial health of our dealers could negatively impact future
sales and adversely impact our performance.
- On April 1, 2024, we completed
the acquisition of the ag assets and technologies of Trimble
through the formation of a joint venture, PTx Trimble, of which we
own 85%. Financing the PTx Trimble transaction significantly
increased our indebtedness and interest expense. We also have made
various assumptions relating to the acquisition that may not prove
to be correct and we may fail to realize all of the anticipated
benefits of the acquisition. All acquisitions involve risk, and
there is no certainty that the acquired business will operate as
expected. Each of these items, as well as similar
acquisition-related items, would adversely impact our
performance.
- A majority of our sales and manufacturing takes place outside
the United States, and many of our
sales involve products that are manufactured in one country and
sold in a different country. As a result, we are exposed to risks
related to foreign laws, taxes and tariffs, trade restrictions,
economic conditions, labor supply and relations, political
conditions and governmental policies. The
United States government has recently indicated that it
intends to impose tariffs on goods imported from foreign countries,
including China, Mexico and Canada and that additional tariffs may be
imposed on imports from other countries in the future. There is
substantial uncertainty surrounding these tariffs and the
consequences that may arise from the imposition of tariffs on
imports from, and exports to, these other countries. These risks
may delay or reduce our realization of value from our international
operations.
- We cannot predict or control the impact of the conflict in
Ukraine on our business. Already
it has resulted in reduced sales in Ukraine as farmers have experienced economic
distress, difficulties in harvesting and delivering their products,
as well as general uncertainty. There is a potential for natural
gas shortages, as well as shortages in other energy sources,
throughout Europe, which could
negatively impact our production in Europe both directly and through interrupting
the supply of parts and components that we use. It is unclear how
long these conditions will continue, or whether they will worsen,
and what the ultimate impact on our performance will be. In
addition, AGCO sells products in, and purchases parts and
components from, other regions where there could be hostilities.
Any hostilities likely would adversely impact our performance.
- Most retail sales of the products that we manufacture are
financed, either by our joint ventures with Rabobank or by a bank
or other private lender. Our joint ventures with Rabobank, which
are controlled by Rabobank and are dependent upon Rabobank for
financing as well, finance approximately 50% of the retail sales of
our tractors and combines in the markets where the joint ventures
operate. Any difficulty by Rabobank to continue to provide that
financing, or any business decision by Rabobank as the controlling
member not to fund the business or particular aspects of it (for
example, a particular country or region), would require the joint
ventures to find other sources of financing (which may be difficult
to obtain), or us to find another source of retail financing for
our customers, or our customers would be required to utilize other
retail financing providers. As a result of the recent economic
downturn, financing for capital equipment purchases generally has
become more difficult in certain regions and in some cases, can be
expensive to obtain. To the extent that financing is not available
or available only at unattractive prices, our sales would be
negatively impacted. In addition, Rabobank also is the lead lender
in our revolving credit facility and term loans and for many years
has been an important financing partner for us. Any interruption or
other challenges in that relationship would require us to obtain
alternative financing, which could be difficult.
- Both AGCO and our finance joint ventures have substantial
accounts receivable from dealers and end customers, and we would be
adversely impacted if the collectability of these receivables was
less than optimal; this collectability is dependent upon the
financial strength of the farm industry, which in turn is dependent
upon the general economy and commodity prices, as well as several
of the other factors listed in this section.
- We have experienced substantial and sustained volatility with
respect to currency exchange rate and interest rate changes, which
can adversely affect our reported results of operations and the
competitiveness of our products.
- Our success depends on the introduction of new products,
particularly engines that comply with emission requirements and
sustainable smart farming technology, which require substantial
expenditures; there is no certainty that we can develop the
necessary technology or that the technology that we develop will be
attractive to farmers or available at competitive prices.
- Our expansion plans in emerging markets, including establishing
a greater manufacturing and marketing presence and growing our use
of component suppliers, could entail significant risks.
- Our business increasingly is subject to regulations relating to
privacy and data protection, and if we violate any of those
regulations, or otherwise are the victim of a cyberattack, we could
be subject to significant claims, penalties and damages.
- Attacks through ransomware and other means are rapidly
increasing, and in May 2022 we
learned that we had been subject to a cyberattack. We continue to
review and improve our safeguards to minimize our exposure to
future attacks. However, there always will be the potential of the
risk that a cyberattack will be successful and will disrupt our
business, either through shutting down our operations, destroying
data, exfiltrating data or otherwise.
- Cybersecurity breaches including ransomware attacks and other
means are rapidly increasing. We continue to review and improve our
safeguards to minimize our exposure to future attacks. However,
there always will be the potential of the risk that a cyberattack
will be successful and will disrupt our business, either through
shutting down our operations, destroying data, exfiltrating data or
otherwise.
- We depend on suppliers for components, parts and raw materials
for our products, and any failure by our suppliers to provide
products as needed, or by us to promptly address supplier issues,
will adversely impact our ability to timely and efficiently
manufacture and sell products. In addition, the potential of future
natural gas shortages in Europe,
as well as predicted overall shortages in other energy sources,
could also negatively impact our production and that of our supply
chain in the future. There can be no assurance that there will not
be future disruptions.
- Any future pandemics could negatively impact our business
through reduced sales, facilities closures, higher absentee rates,
and reduced production at both our plants and the plants that
supply us with parts and components. In addition, logistical and
transportation-related issues and similar problems may also
arise.
- We recently have experienced significant inflation in a range
of costs, including for parts and components, shipping, and energy.
While we have been able to pass along most of those costs through
increased prices, there can be no assurance that we will be able to
continue to do so. If we are not, it will adversely impact our
performance.
- We face significant competition, and if we are unable to
compete successfully against other agricultural equipment
manufacturers, we would lose customers and our net sales and
performance would decline.
- We have a substantial amount of indebtedness (and have incurred
additional indebtedness as part of the PTx Trimble joint venture
transaction), and, as a result, we are subject to certain
restrictive covenants and payment obligations, as well as increased
leverage generally, that may adversely affect our ability to
operate and expand our business.
Further information concerning these and other factors is
included in AGCO's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent Form 10-Qs. AGCO
disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements
except as required by law.
* * * * *
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag
technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers
through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands
Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of
equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers
sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in
Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net
sales of approximately $11.7
billion in 2024. For more information, visit
www.agcocorp.com.
Please visit our website at
www.agcocorp.com
AGCO
CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited and in
millions)
|
|
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets:
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
$
612.7
|
|
$
595.5
|
Accounts and notes
receivable, net
|
1,267.4
|
|
1,605.3
|
Inventories,
net
|
2,731.3
|
|
3,440.7
|
Other current
assets
|
526.6
|
|
699.3
|
Total current
assets
|
5,138.0
|
|
6,340.8
|
Property, plant and
equipment, net
|
1,818.6
|
|
1,920.9
|
Right-of-use lease
assets
|
168.9
|
|
176.2
|
Investments in
affiliates
|
519.6
|
|
512.7
|
Deferred tax
assets
|
561.0
|
|
481.6
|
Other assets
|
435.2
|
|
346.8
|
Intangible assets,
net
|
728.9
|
|
308.8
|
Goodwill
|
1,820.4
|
|
1,333.4
|
Total
assets
|
$
11,190.6
|
|
$
11,421.2
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES,
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
|
Current
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
Borrowings due within
one year
|
$
415.2
|
|
$
15.0
|
Accounts
payable
|
813.0
|
|
1,207.3
|
Accrued
expenses
|
2,469.6
|
|
2,903.8
|
Other current
liabilities
|
128.2
|
|
217.5
|
Total current
liabilities
|
3,826.0
|
|
4,343.6
|
Long-term debt, less
current portion and debt issuance costs
|
2,233.3
|
|
1,377.2
|
Operating lease
liabilities
|
127.5
|
|
134.4
|
Pension and
postretirement health care benefits
|
155.6
|
|
170.5
|
Deferred tax
liabilities
|
125.0
|
|
122.6
|
Other noncurrent
liabilities
|
680.3
|
|
616.1
|
Total
liabilities
|
7,147.7
|
|
6,764.4
|
Redeemable
noncontrolling interests
|
300.1
|
|
—
|
Stockholders'
Equity:
|
|
|
|
AGCO Corporation
stockholders' equity:
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock
|
—
|
|
—
|
Common
stock
|
0.7
|
|
0.7
|
Additional paid-in
capital
|
—
|
|
4.1
|
Retained
earnings
|
5,645.0
|
|
6,360.0
|
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
|
(1,902.9)
|
|
(1,708.1)
|
Total AGCO Corporation
stockholders' equity
|
3,742.8
|
|
4,656.7
|
Noncontrolling
interests
|
—
|
|
0.1
|
Total stockholders'
equity
|
3,742.8
|
|
4,656.8
|
Total liabilities,
noncontrolling redeemable interests and stockholders'
equity
|
$
11,190.6
|
|
$
11,421.2
|
|
See accompanying notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
|
AGCO
CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited and in
millions, except per share data)
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
Net sales
|
$
2,887.3
|
|
$
3,800.7
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
2,198.6
|
|
2,817.9
|
Gross
profit
|
688.7
|
|
982.8
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
323.2
|
|
416.8
|
Engineering
expenses
|
103.0
|
|
150.8
|
Amortization of
intangibles
|
26.6
|
|
14.4
|
Impairment
charges
|
364.2
|
|
4.1
|
Restructuring and
business optimization expenses
|
131.0
|
|
3.6
|
Loss on sale of
business
|
9.5
|
|
—
|
Income (loss) from
operations
|
(268.8)
|
|
393.1
|
Interest expense
(income), net
|
27.3
|
|
(7.2)
|
Other expense,
net
|
50.1
|
|
149.7
|
Income (loss) before
income taxes and equity in net earnings of affiliates
|
(346.2)
|
|
250.6
|
Income tax
benefit
|
(24.2)
|
|
(76.1)
|
Income (loss) before
equity in net earnings of affiliates
|
(322.0)
|
|
326.7
|
Equity in net earnings
of affiliates
|
8.4
|
|
12.3
|
Net income
(loss)
|
(313.6)
|
|
339.0
|
Net loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests
|
57.9
|
|
—
|
Net income (loss)
attributable to AGCO Corporation
|
$
(255.7)
|
|
$
339.0
|
Net income (loss) per
common share attributable to AGCO Corporation:
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
$
(3.42)
|
|
$
4.54
|
Diluted
|
$
(3.42)
|
|
$
4.53
|
Cash dividends declared
and paid per common share
|
$
0.29
|
|
$
0.29
|
Weighted average number
of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
74.5
|
|
74.7
|
Diluted
|
74.6
|
|
74.8
|
|
See accompanying notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
|
AGCO
CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited and in
millions, except per share data)
|
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
Net sales
|
$
11,661.9
|
|
$
14,412.4
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
8,762.8
|
|
10,635.0
|
Gross
profit
|
2,899.1
|
|
3,777.4
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
1,397.7
|
|
1,454.5
|
Engineering
expenses
|
493.0
|
|
548.8
|
Amortization of
intangibles
|
81.0
|
|
57.7
|
Impairment
charges
|
369.5
|
|
4.1
|
Restructuring and
business optimization expenses
|
172.7
|
|
11.9
|
Loss on sale of
business
|
507.3
|
|
—
|
Income (loss) from
operations
|
(122.1)
|
|
1,700.4
|
Interest expense,
net
|
93.0
|
|
4.6
|
Other expense,
net
|
218.5
|
|
362.3
|
Income (loss) before
income taxes and equity in net earnings of affiliates
|
(433.6)
|
|
1,333.5
|
Income tax
provision
|
98.4
|
|
230.4
|
Income (loss) before
equity in net earnings of affiliates
|
(532.0)
|
|
1,103.1
|
Equity in net earnings
of affiliates
|
46.4
|
|
68.2
|
Net income
(loss)
|
(485.6)
|
|
1,171.3
|
Net loss attributable
to noncontrolling interests
|
60.8
|
|
0.1
|
Net income (loss)
attributable to AGCO Corporation
|
$
(424.8)
|
|
$
1,171.4
|
Net income (loss) per
common share attributable to AGCO Corporation:
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
$
(5.69)
|
|
$
15.66
|
Diluted
|
$
(5.69)
|
|
$
15.63
|
Cash dividends declared
and paid per common share
|
$
3.66
|
|
$
6.10
|
Weighted average number
of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
74.6
|
|
74.8
|
Diluted
|
74.7
|
|
74.9
|
|
See accompanying notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
|
AGCO
CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited and in
millions)
|
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
Cash flows from
operating activities:
|
|
|
|
Net income
(loss)
|
$
(485.6)
|
|
$
1,171.3
|
Adjustments to
reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating
activities:
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
251.2
|
|
230.4
|
Impairment
charges
|
369.5
|
|
4.1
|
Amortization of
intangibles
|
81.0
|
|
57.7
|
Stock compensation
expense
|
18.4
|
|
46.4
|
Loss on sale of
business
|
507.3
|
|
—
|
U.S. pension plan
termination and settlement
|
18.5
|
|
—
|
Equity in net earnings
of affiliates, net of cash received
|
(29.4)
|
|
(36.4)
|
Deferred income tax
benefit
|
(102.7)
|
|
(264.4)
|
Other
|
32.2
|
|
6.7
|
Changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
Accounts and notes
receivable, net
|
59.1
|
|
(443.8)
|
Inventories,
net
|
308.8
|
|
(164.4)
|
Other current and
noncurrent assets
|
(36.7)
|
|
(243.0)
|
Accounts
payable
|
(224.9)
|
|
(191.6)
|
Accrued
expenses
|
(190.2)
|
|
566.5
|
Other current and
noncurrent liabilities
|
113.4
|
|
363.6
|
Total
adjustments
|
1,175.5
|
|
(68.2)
|
Net cash provided by
operating activities
|
689.9
|
|
1,103.1
|
Cash flows from
investing activities:
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property,
plant and equipment
|
(393.3)
|
|
(518.1)
|
Proceeds from sale of
property, plant and equipment
|
2.1
|
|
11.8
|
Purchase of
businesses, net of cash acquired
|
(1,903.7)
|
|
(9.8)
|
Proceeds from sale of
business
|
630.7
|
|
—
|
Investments in
unconsolidated affiliates, net
|
(7.4)
|
|
(21.6)
|
Proceeds from cross
currency swap contract
|
22.6
|
|
—
|
Other
|
(1.4)
|
|
(8.0)
|
Net cash used in
investing activities
|
(1,650.4)
|
|
(545.7)
|
Cash flows from
financing activities:
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from
indebtedness
|
1,875.7
|
|
329.8
|
Repayments of
indebtedness
|
(513.4)
|
|
(458.6)
|
Purchases and
retirement of common stock
|
(22.0)
|
|
(53.0)
|
Payment of dividends
to stockholders
|
(273.1)
|
|
(457.4)
|
Payment of minimum tax
withholdings on stock compensation
|
(14.1)
|
|
(21.6)
|
Payment of debt
issuance costs
|
(15.7)
|
|
(10.9)
|
Investments by
noncontrolling interests, net
|
8.1
|
|
—
|
Net cash provided by
(used in) financing activities
|
1,045.5
|
|
(671.7)
|
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
(67.8)
|
|
(79.7)
|
Increase (decrease) in
cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
17.2
|
|
(194.0)
|
Cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash, beginning of year
|
595.5
|
|
789.5
|
Cash, cash equivalents
and restricted cash, end of year
|
$
612.7
|
|
$
595.5
|
|
See accompanying notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
|
AGCO CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited, in millions, except share amounts, per share data)
1. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SALES
AGREEMENTS
The Company has accounts receivable sales agreements that permit
the sale, on an ongoing basis, of a majority of its wholesale
receivables in North America,
Europe and Brazil to its U.S., Canadian, European and
Brazilian finance joint ventures. The cash received from
receivables sold under the U.S., Canadian, European and Brazilian
accounts receivable sales agreements that remain outstanding as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023 was
approximately $2.3 billion and
$2.5 billion, respectively.
In addition, the Company sells certain trade receivables under
factoring arrangements to other financial institutions around the
world. The cash received from trade receivables sold under
factoring arrangements that remain outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately
$220.5 million and $254.1 million, respectively.
Losses on sales of receivables associated with the accounts
receivable sales agreements discussed above, reflected within
"Other expense, net" in the Company's Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations, were approximately $26.0 million and $118.2
million, respectively, during the three months and year
ended December 31, 2024. Losses on
sales of receivables associated with the accounts receivable sales
agreements discussed above, reflected within "Other expense, net"
in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations,
were approximately $49.1 million and
$148.4 million, respectively, during
the three months and year ended December 31,
2023, respectively.
The Company's finance joint ventures in Europe, Brazil and Australia also provide wholesale financing
directly to the Company's dealers. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, these finance joint
ventures had approximately $139.2
million and $211.3 million,
respectively, of outstanding accounts receivable associated with
these arrangements.
2. IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company performed its annual
goodwill impairment assessment and recorded goodwill impairment
charges of $354.1 million related to
the North America operating
segment reflected as "Impairment charges" in its Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations. The majority of the
impairment charges related to the PTx Trimble North America
reporting unit. The near-term outlook of the reporting unit has
deteriorated driven by weak industry demand and lower market
penetration. These conditions led to downward revisions of the
Company's forecasts of earnings which resulted in the impairment
charge. The Company recorded other impairment charges during the
year of $15.4 million related to
other assets and an investment in affiliate.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories, net at December 31,
2024 and 2023 were as follows (in millions):
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
Finished
goods
|
$
1,187.9
|
|
$
1,460.7
|
Repair and replacement
parts
|
754.6
|
|
823.1
|
Work in
process
|
170.0
|
|
255.2
|
Raw
materials
|
618.8
|
|
901.7
|
Inventories,
net
|
$
2,731.3
|
|
$
3,440.7
|
4. INDEBTEDNESS
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
Credit Facility,
expires 2027
|
$
—
|
|
$
—
|
5.450% Senior notes due
2027
|
400.0
|
|
—
|
5.800% Senior notes due
2034
|
700.0
|
|
—
|
0.800% Senior notes due
2028
|
622.7
|
|
664.0
|
1.002% EIB Senior term
loan due 2025
|
259.5
|
|
276.7
|
EIB Senior term loan
due 2029
|
259.5
|
|
276.7
|
EIB Senior term loan
due 2030
|
176.4
|
|
—
|
Senior term loans due
between 2025 and 2028
|
152.0
|
|
162.1
|
Other long-term
debt
|
—
|
|
3.1
|
Debt issuance
costs
|
(12.0)
|
|
(3.1)
|
|
2,558.1
|
|
1,379.5
|
Less:
|
|
|
|
Current portion of
other long-term debt
|
—
|
|
(2.3)
|
1.002% EIB Senior term
loan due 2025
|
(259.5)
|
|
—
|
Senior term loans due
2025
|
(65.3)
|
|
—
|
Total long-term
indebtedness, less current portion
|
$
2,233.3
|
|
$
1,377.2
|
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
the Company had short-term borrowings due within one year,
excluding the current portion of long-term debt, of approximately
$90.4 million and $12.7 million, respectively.
European Investment Bank ("EIB")
Senior Term Loan due 2030
On January 25, 2024, the Company
entered into an additional multi-currency Finance Contract with the
EIB permitting the Company to borrow up to €170.0 million. On
February 15, 2024, the Company
borrowed €170.0 million (or approximately $176.4 million as of December 31, 2024) under the arrangement. The
loan matures on February 15, 2030.
Interest is payable on the term loan at 3.416% per annum, payable
semi-annually in arrears.
5.450% Senior Notes due 2027 and 5.800%
Senior Notes due 2034
On March 21, 2024, the Company
issued (i) $400.0 million aggregate
principal amount of 5.450% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes")
and (ii) $700.0 million aggregate
principal amount of 5.800% Senior Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes",
and together with the 2027 Notes, the "Notes"). The Notes are
unsecured and guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and
severally, by certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of the
Company. The 2027 Notes mature on March 21,
2027, and interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, at
5.450%. The 2034 Notes mature on March 21,
2034, and interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, at
5.800%.
Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility
The Company has a credit facility providing for a $1.25 billion multi-currency unsecured revolving
credit facility ("Credit Facility") that matures on December 19, 2027. Interest accrues on amounts
outstanding for any borrowings denominated in United States dollars, at the Company's
option, at either (1) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR")
plus 0.1% plus a margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.875% based on the
Company's credit rating, or (2) the base rate, which is the highest
of (i) the Prime Rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus
0.5%, and (iii) Term SOFR for a one-month tenor plus 1.0%, plus a
margin ranging from 0.000% to 0.875% based on the Company's credit
rating. Interest accrues on amounts outstanding for any borrowings
denominated in Euros at the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR")
plus a margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.875% based on the Company's
credit rating. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no
outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
In December 2023, the Company
amended the Credit Facility to allow for incremental borrowings in
the form of a delayed draw term loan facility in an aggregate
principal amount of $250.0 million.
In March 2024, the Company further
amended the Credit Facility to increase this amount by $250.0 million, for an aggregate amount of
$500.0 million ("Term Loan
Facility"). The Company drew down the Term Loan Facility on
March 28, 2024. Borrowings under the
Term Loan Facility bear interest at the same rate and margin as the
Credit Facility. The Term Loan Facility matures on December 19, 2027. On November 1, 2024, the Company repaid the
$500.0 million outstanding under the
Term Loan Facility utilizing proceeds from the sale of the
Company's Grain & Protein business.
1.002% EIB Senior Term Loan Due
2025
Subsequent to December 31, 2024,
on January 24, 2025, the Company
repaid €250.0 million (or approximately $262.3 million) upon maturity of the EIB
Senior term loan due 2025.
The increase in indebtedness as of December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 related to the PTx Trimble
joint venture transaction that closed on April 1, 2024. The Company financed the joint
venture transaction through a combination of the Senior Notes due
2027 and 2034, the Term Loan Facility and the remainder through
other borrowings and cash on hand.
5. RESTRUCTURING AND BUSINESS
OPTIMIZATION EXPENSES
The Company is focused on operational efficiencies to build a
more resilient business. On June 24,
2024, the Company announced a restructuring program (the
"Program") in response to increased weakening demand in the
agriculture industry. The initial phase of the Program is focused
on further reducing structural costs, streamlining the Company's
workforce and enhancing global efficiencies related to changing the
Company's operating model for certain corporate and back-office
functions and better leveraging technology and global centers of
excellence. The Company estimates that it will incur charges for
one-time termination benefits of approximately $150.0 million to $200.0
million in connection with this phase of the Program,
primarily consisting of cash charges related to severance payments,
employees benefits and related costs. The Company incurred the
majority of charges in 2024 and expects to incur the remaining
charges in 2025.
Additionally, in recent years, the Company announced and
initiated several actions to rationalize employee headcount in
various manufacturing facilities and administrative offices located
in the U.S., Europe, South America, Africa and Asia, in order to reduce costs in response to
fluctuating global market demand.
Business optimization expenses primarily relate to professional
services costs incurred as part of the restructuring program aimed
at reducing structural costs, enhancing global efficiencies by
changing the Company's operating model for certain corporate and
back-office functions.
As of December 31, 2023, accrued
severance and other costs related to previous rationalizations were
approximately $7.8 million. During
the year ended December 31, 2024, the
Company recorded an additional $172.7
million of severance, business optimization and other
related costs primarily associated with the Program and paid
approximately $34.4 million of
severance costs. The $143.9 million
of accrued severance, business optimization and other related costs
as of December 31, 2024, inclusive of
approximately $2.2 million of
negative foreign currency translation impacts, are expected to be
paid primarily during the next 12 months.
6. BUSINESS DIVESTITURE
On July 25, 2024, the Company
announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell the
majority of its Grain & Protein ("G&P") business, which
includes the GSI®, Automated Production® (AP), Cumberland®,
Cimbria® and Tecno® brands for a purchase price of $700.0 million, subject to customary working
capital and other adjustments. On November
1, 2024, the Company completed the sale of the Company's
G&P business. The Company determined the sale of the G&P
business did not represent a strategic shift that had or will have
a major effect on the consolidated results of operations, and
therefore results of this business were not classified as
discontinued operations. The results of the G&P business
through the date of the divestiture are included within our
North America, South America, Europe/Middle
East and Asia/Pacific/Africa segments. The Company received net
proceeds of $630.7 million and
recognized a loss on the sale of business of $507.3 million, which is included within "Loss on
sale of business" in the Company's Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations. The loss on sale of business includes
$93.6 million of cumulative
translation adjustment losses representing amounts previously
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The proceeds from
the sale were used to repay the Term Loan Facility and reduce
borrowings under the Credit Facility.
7. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company has four operating segments which are also its
reportable segments which consist of the North America, South
America, Europe/Middle
East and Asia/Pacific/Africa regions. The Company's reportable
segments are geography based and distribute a full range of
agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technology. The
Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), Eric P. Hansotia, Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer, evaluates segment
performance primarily based on income from operations. The CODM
utilizes income from operations to evaluate each segment's
performance including the allocation of resources. Sales for each
segment are based on the location of the third-party customer. The
Company's selling, general and administrative expenses and
engineering expenses are charged to each segment based on the
region and division where the expenses are incurred. As a result,
the components of income from operations for one segment may not be
comparable to another segment. Segment results for the three months
and years ended December 31, 2024 and
2023 are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
North
America
|
|
South
America
|
|
Europe/
Middle East
|
|
Asia/
Pacific/Africa
|
|
Total
Segments
|
2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
546.8
|
|
$
282.0
|
|
$
1,882.8
|
|
$
175.7
|
|
$
2,887.3
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
|
430.2
|
|
222.9
|
|
1,408.7
|
|
136.8
|
|
2,198.6
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
|
82.2
|
|
23.2
|
|
138.6
|
|
30.6
|
|
274.6
|
Engineering
expenses
|
|
30.4
|
|
5.4
|
|
64.2
|
|
3.0
|
|
103.0
|
Income from
operations
|
|
$
4.0
|
|
$
30.5
|
|
$
271.3
|
|
$
5.3
|
|
$
311.1
|
2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
891.7
|
|
$
412.0
|
|
$
2,259.0
|
|
$
238.0
|
|
$
3,800.7
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
|
670.4
|
|
327.0
|
|
1,627.4
|
|
193.1
|
|
2,817.9
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
|
100.1
|
|
53.9
|
|
174.1
|
|
21.9
|
|
350.0
|
Engineering
expenses
|
|
40.7
|
|
15.4
|
|
90.8
|
|
3.9
|
|
150.8
|
Income from
operations
|
|
$
80.5
|
|
$
15.7
|
|
$
366.7
|
|
$
19.1
|
|
$
482.0
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
North
America
|
|
South
America
|
|
Europe/
Middle East
|
|
Asia/
Pacific/Africa
|
|
Total
Segments
|
2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
2,850.3
|
|
$
1,315.9
|
|
$
6,812.9
|
|
$
682.8
|
|
$ 11,661.9
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
|
2,150.3
|
|
1,052.6
|
|
5,021.7
|
|
538.2
|
|
8,762.8
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
|
378.7
|
|
111.5
|
|
578.4
|
|
98.9
|
|
1,167.5
|
Engineering
expenses
|
|
145.5
|
|
47.4
|
|
287.1
|
|
13.0
|
|
493.0
|
Income from
operations
|
|
$
175.8
|
|
$
104.4
|
|
$
925.7
|
|
$
32.7
|
|
$
1,238.6
|
2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
|
$
3,752.7
|
|
$
2,234.2
|
|
$
7,540.5
|
|
$
885.0
|
|
$ 14,412.4
|
Cost of goods
sold
|
|
2,788.6
|
|
1,629.9
|
|
5,514.0
|
|
702.5
|
|
10,635.0
|
Selling, general and
administrative expenses
|
|
353.5
|
|
162.6
|
|
598.0
|
|
90.9
|
|
1,205.0
|
Engineering
expenses
|
|
151.3
|
|
55.3
|
|
327.9
|
|
14.3
|
|
548.8
|
Income from
operations
|
|
$
459.3
|
|
$
386.4
|
|
$
1,100.6
|
|
$
77.3
|
|
$
2,023.6
|
A reconciliation from the segment information to the
consolidated balances for income from operations (loss) is set
forth below (in millions):
|
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
Segment income from
operations
|
$
311.1
|
|
$
482.0
|
|
$
1,238.6
|
|
$
2,023.6
|
Impairment
charges
|
(364.2)
|
|
(4.1)
|
|
(369.5)
|
|
(4.1)
|
Loss on sale of
business
|
(9.5)
|
|
—
|
|
(507.3)
|
|
—
|
Corporate
expenses
|
(51.1)
|
|
(58.3)
|
|
(212.3)
|
|
(204.9)
|
Amortization of
intangibles
|
(26.6)
|
|
(14.4)
|
|
(81.0)
|
|
(57.7)
|
Stock compensation
expense
|
2.5
|
|
(8.5)
|
|
(17.9)
|
|
(44.6)
|
Restructuring and
business optimization expenses
|
(131.0)
|
|
(3.6)
|
|
(172.7)
|
|
(11.9)
|
Consolidated income
(loss) from operations
|
$
(268.8)
|
|
$
393.1
|
|
$
(122.1)
|
|
$
1,700.4
|
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
This earnings release discloses adjusted income from operations,
adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income
per share and net sales on a constant currency basis and excluding
a recent acquisition, each of which exclude amounts that are
typically included in the most directly comparable measure
calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP"). A reconciliation of each of those measures to
the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included below.
The following is a reconciliation of reported income (loss) from
operations, net income (loss) attributable to AGCO and net income
(loss) per share attributable to AGCO to adjusted income from
operations, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share
for the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions, except
per share data):
|
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
Income
(Loss) From
Operations
|
|
Net Income
(Loss)(1)
|
|
Net Income
(Loss) Per
Share(1)
|
|
Income From
Operations
|
|
Net
Income(1)(2)
|
|
Net Income
Per
Share(1)(2)
|
As reported
|
$
(268.8)
|
|
$
(255.7)
|
|
$
(3.42)
|
|
$
393.1
|
|
$
339.0
|
|
$
4.53
|
Restructuring and
business optimization expenses(3)
|
131.0
|
|
103.5
|
|
1.38
|
|
3.6
|
|
2.7
|
|
0.04
|
Amortization of PTx
Trimble acquired intangibles(4)
|
23.9
|
|
15.0
|
|
0.20
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Transaction-related
costs(5)
|
25.5
|
|
23.8
|
|
0.32
|
|
4.5
|
|
3.3
|
|
0.04
|
Impairment
charges(6)
|
364.2
|
|
231.5
|
|
3.10
|
|
4.1
|
|
4.1
|
|
0.05
|
Loss on sale of
business(7)
|
9.5
|
|
9.5
|
|
0.13
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
U.S. pension plan
termination and settlement(8)
|
—
|
|
18.5
|
|
0.25
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Divestiture-related
foreign currency translation release(9)
|
—
|
|
0.7
|
|
0.01
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Argentina currency
devaluation impact(10)
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
45.8
|
|
0.61
|
Discrete tax
items(11)
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(112.3)
|
|
(1.50)
|
As adjusted
|
$
285.3
|
|
$
146.8
|
|
$
1.97
|
|
$
405.3
|
|
$
282.5
|
|
$
3.78
|
|
|
(1)
|
Net income (loss) and
net income (loss) per share amounts are after tax.
|
(2)
|
Rounding may impact
summation of amounts.
|
(3)
|
The restructuring
expenses recorded during the three months ended December 31,
2024 and December 31, 2023 related primarily to severance, business
optimization and other related costs associated with the Company's
Program and rationalization of certain manufacturing facilities and
administrative offices.
|
(4)
|
Amortization of
intangibles related to intangibles acquired as part of the
Company's acquisition of PTx Trimble.
|
(5)
|
The transaction-related
costs recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2024
related to the Company's divestiture of the majority of its Grain
& Protein business and the formation of the PTx Trimble joint
venture. The transaction-related costs recorded during the three
months ended December 31, 2023 related to the PTx Trimble joint
venture.
|
(6)
|
The impairment charges
recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2024 are
primarily related to the impairment of goodwill related to the
Company's North America segment. The impairment charge recorded
during the three months ended December 31, 2023 related to the
impairment of certain patents and technology amortizing intangible
assets from a prior acquisition.
|
(7)
|
During the three months
ended December 31, 2024, the Company completed the divestiture
of the majority of its Grain & Protein business and recorded an
additional loss on sale of business of $9.5 million.
|
(8)
|
During the three months
ended December 31, 2024, the Company terminated its U.S.
qualified defined benefit plan and the settlement resulted in the
recognition of approximately $18.5 million in "Other expense, net"
within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations representing the amounts previously recognized in
accumulated other comprehensive loss.
|
(9)
|
During the three months
ended December 31, 2024, the Company divested its interest in its
Irish finance joint venture. Foreign currency translation impacts
since inception of the Ireland finance joint venture previously
recognized within "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" were
recorded within "Other expense, net" in the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
|
(10)
|
In December 2023, the
central bank of Argentina adjusted the official foreign currency
exchange rate for the Argentine peso, significantly devaluing the
currency relative to the United States dollar. The Argentina
currency devaluation impact represents losses recognized during
December 2023 related to the devaluation of the Argentine peso and
the related impacts to our AGCO finance joint venture in Argentina
which were recorded in "Other expenses, net" and "Equity in net
earnings of affiliates", respectively, in the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
|
(11)
|
During the three months
ended December 31, 2023, the Company's income tax provision
included a one-time benefit of $112.3 million related to the
recognition of a deferred tax asset of approximately $197.7
million, net of a valuation allowance of approximately $85.4
million, related to the finalization of negotiations surrounding
the application of Swiss Tax reform legislation enacted in
2020.
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
Income
(Loss) From
Operations
|
|
Net Income
(Loss)(1)
|
|
Net Income
(Loss) Per
Share(1)
|
|
Income From
Operations(2)
|
|
Net
Income(1)
|
|
Net Income
Per
Share(1)(2)
|
As reported
|
$
(122.1)
|
|
$
(424.8)
|
|
$
(5.69)
|
|
$
1,700.4
|
|
$ 1,171.4
|
|
$
15.63
|
Restructuring and
business optimization expenses(3)
|
172.7
|
|
135.9
|
|
1.82
|
|
11.9
|
|
9.5
|
|
0.13
|
Amortization of PTx
Trimble acquired intangibles(4)
|
48.2
|
|
30.3
|
|
0.40
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Transaction-related
costs(5)
|
67.7
|
|
55.0
|
|
0.74
|
|
16.0
|
|
11.8
|
|
0.16
|
Impairment
charges(6)
|
369.5
|
|
236.8
|
|
3.17
|
|
4.1
|
|
4.1
|
|
0.05
|
Loss on sale of
business(7)
|
507.3
|
|
507.3
|
|
6.80
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
U.S. pension plan
termination and settlement(8)
|
—
|
|
18.5
|
|
0.25
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Argentina currency
devaluation impact(9)
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
45.8
|
|
0.61
|
Divestiture-related
foreign currency translation release(10)
|
—
|
|
0.7
|
|
0.01
|
|
—
|
|
8.2
|
|
0.11
|
Discrete tax
items(11), (12)
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(85.9)
|
|
(1.15)
|
As adjusted
|
$
1,043.3
|
|
$
559.7
|
|
$
7.50
|
|
$
1,732.3
|
|
$ 1,164.9
|
|
$
15.55
|
|
|
(1)
|
Net income (loss) and
net income (loss) per share amounts are after tax.
|
(2)
|
Rounding may impact
summation of amounts.
|
(3)
|
The restructuring
expenses recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023 related primarily to severance, business
optimization and other related costs associated with the Company's
Program and rationalization of certain manufacturing facilities and
administrative offices.
|
(4)
|
Amortization of
intangibles related to intangibles acquired as part of the
Company's acquisition of PTx Trimble.
|
(5)
|
The transaction-related
costs recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023 related to the Company's formation of the PTx
Trimble joint venture. The transaction related costs recorded
during the year ended December 31, 2024 also included costs
related to the Company's divestiture of the majority of its Grain
& Protein business.
|
(6)
|
The impairment charges
recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily
related to the impairment of goodwill related to the Company's
North America segment, other assets and an investment in affiliate.
The impairment charge recorded during the year ended December 31,
2023 related to the impairment of certain patents and technology
amortizing intangible assets from a prior acquisition.
|
(7)
|
During the year ended
December 31, 2024, the Company completed the divestiture of
the majority of its Grain & Protein Business and recorded a
loss on sale of business of $507.3 million.
|
(8)
|
During the year ended
December 31, 2024, the Company terminated its U.S. qualified
defined benefit plan and the settlement resulted in the recognition
of approximately $18.5 million in "Other expense, net" within the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
representing the amounts previously recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss.
|
(9)
|
In December 2023, the
central bank of Argentina adjusted the official foreign currency
exchange rate for the Argentine peso, significantly devaluing the
currency relative to the United States dollar. The Argentina
currency devaluation impact represents losses recognized during
December 2023 related to the devaluation of the Argentine peso and
the related impacts to our AGCO finance joint venture in Argentina
which were recorded in "Other expenses, net" and "Equity in net
earnings of affiliates", respectively, in the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
|
(10)
|
During the years ended
December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, the
Company divested its interests in its Irish and German finance
joint ventures. Foreign currency translation impacts since
inception of the finance joint ventures previously recognized
within "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" were recorded within
"Other expense, net" in the Company's Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
|
(11)
|
During the year ended
December 31, 2023, the Company's income tax provision included a
one-time benefit of $112.3 million related to the recognition of a
deferred tax asset of approximately $197.7 million, net of a
valuation allowance of approximately $85.4 million, related to the
finalization of negotiations surrounding the application of Swiss
Tax reform legislation enacted in 2020.
|
(12)
|
During the year ended
December 31, 2023, the Company applied for enrollment in the
Brazilian government's "Litigation Zero" tax amnesty program
whereby cases being disputed at the administrative court level of
review for a period of more than ten years can be considered for
amnesty. The Company recorded the settlement under the amnesty
program of approximately $26.4 million, net of associated U.S.
income tax credits, within "Income tax provision" during the year
ended December 31, 2024.
|
The following is a reconciliation of adjusted operating margin
for the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
|
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
Net sales
|
$
2,887.3
|
|
$
3,800.7
|
|
$
11,661.9
|
|
$
14,412.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from
operations
|
(268.8)
|
|
393.1
|
|
(122.1)
|
|
1,700.4
|
Adjusted income from
operations(1)
|
285.3
|
|
405.3
|
|
1,043.3
|
|
1,732.3
|
Operating
margin(2)
|
(9.3) %
|
|
10.3 %
|
|
(1.0) %
|
|
11.8 %
|
Adjusted operating
margin(1)
|
9.9 %
|
|
10.7 %
|
|
8.9 %
|
|
12.0 %
|
|
|
(1)
|
Refer to the previous
table for the reconciliation of income (loss) from operations to
adjusted income from operations.
|
(2)
|
Operating margin is
defined as the ratio of income (loss) from operations divided by
net sales. Adjusted operating margin is defined as the ratio of
adjusted income from operations divided by net sales.
|
The Company does not provide a quantitative reconciliation of
forward-looking, non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure because it is difficult to
reliably predict or estimate the relevant components without
unreasonable effort due to future uncertainties that may
potentially have a significant impact on such calculations and
providing them may imply a degree of precision that would be
confusing or potentially misleading.
The following tables set forth, for the three months and years
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the
impact to net sales of currency translation and a recent
acquisition by geographical segment (in millions, except
percentages):
|
Three Months Ended
December 31,
|
|
Change due to
currency
translation
|
|
Change due to
acquisition
of a business
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
|
|
$
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
|
%
|
North
America
|
$
546.8
|
|
$
891.7
|
|
(38.7) %
|
|
$
(9.1)
|
|
(1.0) %
|
|
$
7.8
|
|
0.9 %
|
South
America
|
282.0
|
|
412.0
|
|
(31.6) %
|
|
(37.8)
|
|
(9.2) %
|
|
4.8
|
|
1.2 %
|
Europe/Middle
East
|
1,882.8
|
|
2,259.0
|
|
(16.7) %
|
|
(21.4)
|
|
(0.9) %
|
|
30.6
|
|
1.4 %
|
Asia/Pacific/Africa
|
175.7
|
|
238.0
|
|
(26.2) %
|
|
0.3
|
|
0.1 %
|
|
5.0
|
|
2.1 %
|
|
$ 2,887.3
|
|
$ 3,800.7
|
|
(24.0) %
|
|
$
(68.0)
|
|
(1.8) %
|
|
$
48.2
|
|
1.3 %
|
|
|
Years Ended December
31,
|
|
Change due to
currency
translation
|
|
Change due to
acquisition
of a business
|
|
2024
|
|
2023
|
|
% change
from 2023
|
|
$
|
|
%
|
|
$
|
|
%
|
North
America
|
$ 2,850.3
|
|
$ 3,752.7
|
|
(24.0) %
|
|
$
(12.7)
|
|
(0.3) %
|
|
$
36.0
|
|
1.0 %
|
South
America
|
1,315.9
|
|
2,234.2
|
|
(41.1) %
|
|
(79.1)
|
|
(3.5) %
|
|
23.0
|
|
1.0 %
|
Europe/Middle
East
|
6,812.9
|
|
7,540.5
|
|
(9.6) %
|
|
5.6
|
|
0.1 %
|
|
93.6
|
|
1.2 %
|
Asia/Pacific/Africa
|
682.8
|
|
885.0
|
|
(22.8) %
|
|
(3.1)
|
|
(0.4) %
|
|
14.4
|
|
1.6 %
|
|
$
11,661.9
|
|
$
14,412.4
|
|
(19.1) %
|
|
$
(89.3)
|
|
(0.6) %
|
|
$
167.0
|
|
1.2 %
|
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