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Yahoo
19-06-2025
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FMC Corporation announces date for second quarter 2025 earnings release and webcast conference call
PHILADELPHIA, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website The company will host a webcast conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone. Conference Call Details: Internet broadcast: United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-in NumberAccess Code: 020076 Pre-Registration Link: A replay of the call will be available via the internet and telephone from 11:00 a.m. ET on July 31, 2025, until August 7, 2025. Internet replay: States (Local): 1 929 458 6194United States (Toll-Free): 1 866 813 9403Access Code: 348284 About FMC FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FMC Corporation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Reuters
10-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Syngenta group expects minimal impact from US tariffs in 2025, executive says
CAMPINAS, Brazil, June 10 (Reuters) - Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on its business in 2025, Steven Hawkins, global president of Syngenta's crop protection business, said on Tuesday. While the company is growing and investing in its portfolio of biological products, these are not a substitute for synthetic crop protections, Hawkins told journalists on the sidelines of Syngenta's One Agro event in Campinas, a city in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. The Swiss-based company, which is controlled by China's Sinochem ( opens new tab, was prepared for the tariffs after adopting measures to counter previous restrictions placed by Trump in his earlier administration, Hawkins said. "We organized ourselves to mitigate or offset those (earlier) tariff issues so that gave us already a platform to be prepared for the tariffs that we see now. We see a minimal impact for sure in 2025 and let's see what happens in 2026," Hawkins said. Though tariffs are cause for concern, Brazil is well placed to benefit as countries around the world reassess their relationships with other nations, added Andre Savino, president of Syngenta's crop protection business in Brazil. "Many people will see Brazil as an opportunity, either to invest or to diversify the commercial matrix a little," Savino said.
Associated Press
06-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
American Vanguard Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 6, 2025-- American Vanguard ® Corporation (NYSE: AVD), a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamental management and commercial pest control, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial and Operational Highlights – First Quarter 2025 versus First Quarter 2024: Other Operational Highlights: CEO Douglas A. Kaye III stated, 'The first quarter of 2025 presented a challenging environment for suppliers to the global agricultural sector, continuing trends that we have experienced over the past 18-24 months. Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and generally high interest rates, customers focused on managing working capital by reducing inventory and limiting procurement to a just-in-time basis. In the face of these conditions, our results for the quarter declined, as compared to last year. While I am pleased with the progress we have made, if market conditions do not improve, we will enact further cost reduction initiatives over the coming quarters. We have made meaningful improvement to our cost structure, but much of that progress is currently being overshadowed in our financial results so far this year by the continued weakness in the agricultural environment.' Mr. Kaye continued, 'The environment is beginning to improve in the second quarter, and, like most industry participants in the agricultural chemical industry, we expect the second half of 2025 to be both seasonally stronger and to benefit from improving customer order rates. We expect to realize the benefit of commercial and operational improvements that are either completed or are well underway. As we continue to transform and simplify this business, future margins will improve, and further margin enhancement in 2026 and beyond is the target.' David T. Johnson, Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, stated 'While the industry recovers from its cyclical downturn, the team has made meaningful improvement to the cost structure. We are pleased with the results from our initial efforts to contain costs and will continue to keep a tight rein on non-essential costs for the foreseeable future. In addition to minimizing operating expenses, we have made significant improvements to our balance sheet. We ended the quarter with total debt of $167 million, which was down from $187 million the prior year. Net working capital decreased to $153 million versus $238 million a year ago. We will continue to focus on strengthening our balance sheet and positioning American Vanguard for a return to growth.' Mr. Kaye concluded, 'I believe that simplifying many of the things we do will allow us to better understand what is important and to deliver against high priority tasks. My message across the organization in this regard is straightforward – SIMPLIFY, PRIORITIZE and DELIVER. If we embrace this mantra, I believe that we can reaffirm American Vanguard's position as a trusted provider of proven agricultural and environmental solutions.' The Company, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release the matters set forth in this press release include forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'outlook,' 'forecast,' 'target,' 'trend,' 'plan,' 'goal,' or other words of comparable meaning or future-tense or conditional verbs such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'would,' or 'could.' These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and estimates by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management's current expectations. Such factors include risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's SEC reports and filings. All forward-looking statements, if any, in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. View source version on CONTACT: Company Contact American Vanguard Corporation Anthony Young, Director of Investor Relations [email protected] (949) 221-6119 Investor Representative Alpha IR Group Robert Winters [email protected] (929) 266-6315 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES CHEMICALS/PLASTICS FOREST PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER MANUFACTURING SOURCE: American Vanguard Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/06/2025 06:15 AM/DISC: 06/06/2025 06:13 AM
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Safex Chemicals Expands Manufacturing Footprint with New State-of-the-Art Facility in Bharuch, Gujarat
To bolster production capacity, strengthen supply chain resilience, and drive R&D-led innovation in crop protection solutions The new facility will add approximately 300 direct jobs The capacity is scalable up to 80 MT per day NEW DELHI, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Safex Chemicals, a leading player in the specialty chemical sector, is proud to announce the commencement of operations at its newest and largest manufacturing facility in Bharuch, Gujarat. Commissioned in April 2025, the facility marks a major milestone in the company's ongoing expansion strategy and will play a pivotal role in enhancing its supply chain efficiency and product availability across key agricultural markets in India. The Bharuch facility will manufacture a wide range of liquid and powder crop protection formulations, significantly augmenting Safex's capacity to meet the rising demand from India's key agricultural belts. With the current capacity of 23,335 MT for liquid products and 51,395 MT of overall production including liquid, powder and granules across facilities in India, the new capacity will add an initial production capacity of 30 MT per day for liquid formulations, scalable up to 80 MT per day. This facility is poised to become a major hub for the company's operations, especially across western, central, and southern India. Speaking on the new facility launch, S K Chaudhary, Chairman at Safex Chemicals said, "Our new Bharuch facility marks a significant step in Safex's mission to empower farmers with innovative crop protection solutions. Centrally located, it enhances our supply chain efficiency and responsiveness across key agricultural markets in India. This facility will also act as a dedicated manufacturing base for our agritech platform, Golden Farms. Overall, it represents our seventh largest in India and eighth globally, showcasing Safex's excellence in manufacturing and innovation for both domestic and international markets." As part of Safex's commitment to technology and innovation, the Bharuch facility will feature fully automated production lines and a state-of-the-art R&D centre focused on developing advanced formulations tailored to the evolving needs of Indian farmers. The R&D centre will be pivotal in spearheading product innovations aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. In alignment with the company's green vision, the plant houses a 100 KW solar power unit, contributing to its energy needs through renewable sources. Additionally, Safex has ensured full compliance with environmental regulations, backed by a robust Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) training program that is integral to its operations across locations. With the current workforce of over 1550 globally, Safex will add approximately 300 direct jobs to the overall workforce. The company also remains committed to fostering strong ties with the local community through its CSR-led engagement model with transformative projects focused on holistic education, basic amenities and sports. Looking ahead, Safex plans to continuously assess opportunities for further expansion in response to growing demand. As the company continues to scale, the Bharuch facility is envisioned to be a global showcase of Safex's manufacturing excellence and innovation-led approach, supporting both domestic and international market ambitions. About Safex Chemicals Safex Chemicals is a new-age chemical enterprise redefining agriculture and specialty chemicals through innovation, integration, and scale. From empowering farmers across India with high-performance crop protection products to partnering with global innovators through advanced CDMO solutions, Safex operates across the entire value chain—delivering science with purpose. With operations in 20+ countries and a track record of strategic acquisitions, robust governance, and sustained growth, Safex has evolved into one of India's leading agrochemical platforms—driven by agility, purpose, and a bold vision for the future. For more information, please visit - View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Biotalys Appoints Luc Van fraeyenhoven as Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned Financial Executive Will Lead Finance Operations as Biotalys Pushes Product Pipeline Toward Commercialization Ghent, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Press release Ghent, BELGIUM – 26 May 2025, 07:00 CEST – Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrols for sustainable crop protection, today announced the appointment of Luc Van fraeyenhoven as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Douglas Minder, who will pursue other career opportunities. Mr. Van fraeyenhoven will transition into the role over the next few months. With more than three decades in financial roles, Mr. Van fraeyenhoven brings significant experience as a CFO in the biotechnology and medtech industries, with a strong background leading finance operations and strategy in addition to partnering closely with the boards of various companies throughout his career. He has served as the CFO for Arseus Medical, ActoBio Therapeutics, the Akkermansia Company, and most recently with the Kebony Group. He also has extensive prior finance leadership experience with Volvo Cars, serving in roles of increasing responsibility including as CFO for the commercial entity in Europe. Simon Moroney, Chairman of the Board at Biotalys, commented: 'Luc joins us at an important juncture in the company as we continue to advance our innovative product pipeline, and we look forward to his engagement in providing financial guidance on both long-term strategies and day-to-day operations. We are grateful to Douglas for his many contributions to Biotalys, particularly as we streamlined operations and extended our financial runway. We wish him all the best as he pursues new opportunities.' Kevin Helash, CEO of Biotalys, noted: "Luc will be a valuable partner for the management and board as we continue to best position the company for the commercialization of our first products while being prudent stewards of our resources. His extensive experience with other companies in the biotechnology arena is an outstanding fit for Biotalys, and we will leverage his considerable leadership as we execute our long-term global strategy.' Luc Van fraeyenhoven, newly appointed CFO of Biotalys, said: "I am delighted to join the Biotalys team and am eager to be a partner with and resource to the entire organization. Biotalys occupies a unique position in the agricultural and biotech space, and I look forward to contributing to the advancement of this novel, sustainable technology.' Mr. Van fraeyenhoven, a native of Belgium, holds degrees in commercial engineering and transport economics from the University of Antwerp, and a master's in financial management from VLEKHO in Brussels. About Biotalys Biotalys is an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for the protection of crops and aiming to provide alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides for a more sustainable and safer food supply. Based on its novel AGROBODY™ technology platform, Biotalys is developing a strong and diverse pipeline of effective product candidates with a favorable safety profile that aim to address key crop pests and diseases across the whole value chain, from soil to plate. Biotalys was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) and is listed on Euronext Brussels since July 2021. The company is based in the biotech cluster in Ghent, Belgium. More information can be found on For further information, please contact: Toon Musschoot, Head of IR & CommunicationT: +32 (0)9 274 54 00E: IR@ Important Notice Biotalys, its business, prospects and financial position remain exposed and subject to risks and uncertainties. A description of and reference to these risks and uncertainties can be found in the annual report on the consolidated annual accounts published on the company's website. This announcement contains statements which are "forward-looking statements" or could be considered as such. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words 'aim', 'believe', 'estimate', 'anticipate', 'expect', 'intend', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'continue', 'ongoing', 'possible', 'predict', 'plans', 'target', 'seek', 'would' or 'should', and contain statements made by the company regarding the intended results of its strategy. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are warned that none of these forward-looking statements offers any guarantee of future performance. Biotalys' actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements. Biotalys makes no undertaking whatsoever to publish updates or adjustments to these forward-looking statements, unless required to do so by in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
