UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORMForm 20-F

 

 

¨REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

 

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2012

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2011

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROMTO

OR

 

¨SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-35052

 

Adecoagro S.A.

Adecoagro S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

N/A

N/A

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

13-15 Avenue de la Liberté

L-1931 Luxembourg

R.C.S. Luxembourg B 153 681

+352 2689-8213

(Address of principal executive offices)

Abdelhakim Chagaar

13-15, avenue de la Liberté

L — 1931 Luxembourg

Email: abdelhakim.chagaar@atcgroup.com

Tel: +352.2689.0112

(Name, Telephone, E-Mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Shares New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act:

None

None

The number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital stock

as of December 31, 2011:2012:

120,531,045122,220,606 Common Shares, par value $1.50 per share

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Act    Yes  ¨    No  x

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). (*)    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

(*)This requirement does not apply to the registrant in respect of this filing.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨                 Accelerated filer  ¨                 Non-accelerated filer  x

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerxNon-accelerated filer¨

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 

U.S. GAAP ¨

 

International Financial Reporting Standards as issued

by the International Accounting Standards Boardx

 Other¨

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the Registrant has elected to follow:    Item 17  ¨    Item 18  ¨

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

Forward-Looking StatementsFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

   iiiv  

Presentation of Financial and Other InformationPRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION

   iiiv  

PART I

   1  

Item 1.

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

   1  

Item 2.

Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

   1  

Item 3.

Item 3. Key Information

   1  
 

A.

A. Selected Financial DataSELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

   1  
 

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness

  8

C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of ProceedsCAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

8
D. Risk Factors

   9  

C.

Item 4. Information on the CompanyREASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

   349  
 

D.

A. History and Development of the CompanyRISK FACTORS

   349  

Item 4.

B. Business OverviewInformation on the Company

   37  
 

A.

C. Organizational StructureHISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

   8237  
 

B.

D. Property, Plants and EquipmentBUSINESS OVERVIEW

   8241  

C.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

86

D.

PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

86

Item 4A. 4B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

   8386  

Item 5.

Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

   8386  
 

A.

A. Operating ResultsOPERATING RESULTS

   8589  
 

B.

B. Liquidity and Capital ResourcesLIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   114124  
 

C.

C. Research And Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.

   120131  
 

D.

D. Trend InformationTREND INFORMATION

   121131  
 

E.

E. Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsOFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

   121131  
 

F.

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual ObligationsTABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

   121131  
 

G. Safe Harbor

  121

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and EmployeesSAFE HARBOR

   122132  
A. Directors and Senior Management

Item 6.

 122
B. Compensation126
C. Board Practices126
D. Employees129
E. Share Ownership129

Item 7. Major ShareholdersDirectors, Senior Management and Related Party TransactionsEmployees

   132  
 

A.

A. Major ShareholdersDIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

   132  
 

B. Related Party Transactions

  134
C. Interests of Experts and Counsel135
Item 8. Financial Information135
A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information135
B. Significant Changes136

Item 9. The Offer and ListingCOMPENSATION

   136  
 

C.

A. Offer and Listing DetailsBOARD PRACTICES

   136  
 

D.

B. Plan of DistributionEMPLOYEES

   136139  
 

E.

C. MarketsSHARE OWNERSHIP

   136139

Item 7.

Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

142  
 

A.

D. Selling ShareholdersMAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

   136142  
 

B.

E. DilutionRELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

   137143  
 F. Expenses of the Issue

C.

  137

Item 10. Additional InformationINTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

   137
A. Share Capital137
B. Memorandum and Articles of Association137
C. Material Contracts145
D. Exchange Controls146
E. Taxation149
F. Dividends and Paying Agents155
G. Statement by Experts155
H. Documents on Display155
I. Subsidiary Information155

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

155  

 

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Item 8.

Financial Information

145

A.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

145

B.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

146

Item 9.

The Offer and Listing

146

A.

OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS

146

B.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

146

C.

MARKETS

146

D.

SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

146

E.

DILUTION

146

F.

EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE

146

Item 10.

Additional Information

147

A.

SHARE CAPITAL

147

B.

MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

147

C.

MATERIAL CONTRACTS

155

D.

EXCHANGE CONTROLS

155

E.

TAXATION

158

F.

DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

164

G.

STATEMENT BY EXPERTS

165

H.

DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

165

I.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

165

Item 11.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

165

Item 12.

Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities

   156165  
 

A.

A. Debt SecuritiesDEBT SECURITIES

   156165  
 

B.

B. Warrants and RightsWARRANTS AND RIGHTS

   156165  
 

C.

C. Other SecuritiesOTHER SECURITIES

   156165  
 

D.

D. American Depositary SharesAMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES

   156165  

PART II

   156165  

Item 13.

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies

   156165  

Item 14.

Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds

   156165  

Item 15.

Item 15. Controls and Procedures

   156166  

Item 16A.

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert

   157167  

Item 16B.

Item 16B. Code of Ethics

   157167  

Item 16C.

Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   157167  

Item 16D.

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

   158167  

Item 16E.

Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

   158168  

Item 16F.

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

   158168  

Item 16G.

Item 16G. Corporate Governance

   158168  

Item 16H.

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure

   160170  

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PART III

   160170  

Item 17.

Item 17. Financial Statements

   160170  

Item 18.

Item 18. Financial StatementsStatements.

   160170  

Item 19.

Item 19. Exhibits

   160170  

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This annual report 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,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is/are likely to,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements included in this annual report relate to, among others:

 

our business prospects and future results of operations;

 

weather and other natural phenomena;

 

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 jurisdiction in which we operate, environmental laws and regulations;

 

the implementation of our business strategy, including our development of the Ivinhema mill and other current projects;

 

our plans relating to acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances or divestitures;

 

the implementation of our financing strategy and capital expenditure plan;

 

the maintenance of our relationships with customers;

 

the competitive nature of the industries in which we operate;

 

the cost and availability of financing;

 

future demand for the commodities we produce;

 

international prices for commodities;

 

the condition of our land holdings;

 

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the development of the logistics and infrastructure for transportation of our products in the countries where we operate;

 

the performance of the South American and world economies;

 

the relative value of the Brazilian Real, the Argentine Peso, and the Uruguayan Peso compared to other currencies; and

 

the factors discussed under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this annual report.

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 annual report 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 annual report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made. 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.

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PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION

Certain Defined Terms

In this annual report, unless otherwise specified or if the context so requires:

 

  

References to the terms “Adecoagro S.A.,” “Adecoagro,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “our company” refer to, Adecoagro S.A., a corporation organized under the form of asociété anonymeunder the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and its subsidiaries, except in the case of historical financial and operating information and results where we are referring to IFH LLC and unless otherwise indicated.

 

References to “IFH” and “IFH LP” mean International Farmland Holdings, LP, a limited partnership (previously International Farmland Holdings, LLC, or IFH LLC) organized under the laws of Delaware, and its subsidiaries.

 

References to “Adecoagro LP” mean Adecoagro, LP, a limited partnership (previously Adecoagro, LLC) organized under the laws of Delaware, and its subsidiaries.

 

References to “$,” “US$,” “U.S. dollars” and “dollars” are to U.S. dollars.

 

References to “Argentine Pesos,” “Pesos” or “Ps.” are to Argentine Pesos, the official currency of Argentina.

 

References to “Brazilian Real,” “Real,” “Reais” or “R$” are to the Brazilian Real, the official currency of Brazil.

 

Unless stated otherwise, references to “sales” are to the combinedconsolidated sales of manufactured products and services rendered plus sales of agricultural produce and biological assets.

References to “IFRS” are International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”), together “IFRS.”

Financial Statements

Background

As part of a corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”), Adecoagro, a Luxembourg corporation under the form of asociété anonyme, was formed as a holding company for IFH for the purpose, among others, of facilitating

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the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of our common shares, completed on January 28, 2011. Before the IPO, Adecoagro had not engaged in any business or other activities except in connection with its formation and the Reorganization. For an additional discussion of the Reorganization, see “Item 4. Information of the Company—A. History and Development of the Company—History.”

The Reorganization was limited to entities which were all under the control of the same shareholder group and was implemented in part to facilitate the IPO. In accordance with IFRS, the Reorganization did not qualify as a business combination under common control; rather, it was a simple reorganization of the capital of IFH. The Reorganization was completed on October 30, 2010. In accordance with IFRS, the Reorganization was retroactively reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010. Therefore, all financial and other information herein relating to December, 2010 2009, 2008 and 20072009 are presented using the historical values from the consolidated financial statements of IFH. However, the issued share capital reflects that of Adecoagro as of the Reorganization date.

On January 10, 2011, our board of directors voted in favor of a proposal to change the nominal value of the equity shares of the Company from the nominal value of $1 each to the nominal value of US$1.50 each (the “Reverse Stock Split”). This proposal was approved at a duly convened extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on January 24, 2011, pursuant to Luxembourg law, which reduced our total shares outstanding

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from 119,999,997 shares to 79,999,985 shares. On February 2, 2011, the Company completed its IPO when it increased its total shares outstanding from 79,999,985 shares to 120,069,222, after giving effect to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option on February 11, 2011.

During 2011, we contributed the net proceeds of the IPO to increase our interest in IFH from 98% to 98.64%.

During March, 2012, we issued, 696,618in a series of transactions, 1,654,752 shares to certain limited partners of IFH in exchange for their residual interest in IFH, totaling 0.57230%1.3595%, thereby increasing our interest in IFH to 99.2%approximately 100%.

The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 20092010 and for the years then ended included in this annual report have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards of the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”), together IFRS. All IFRS issued by the IASB, effective at the time of preparing the consolidated financial statements have been applied. The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 and for the years then ended are hereinafter referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

We present Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA, Adjusted Segment EBITDA, Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT in this annual report as supplemental measures of performance of our company and of each operating segment, respectively, that are not required by, or presented in accordance with IFRS. Our Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA equals the sum of our Adjusted Segment EBITDAsEBITDA for each of our operating segments. We define “Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA” as consolidated net profit or loss(loss) for the year, as applicable, before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign exchange gains or losses, other net financial expenses and unrealized changes in fair value of our long-term biological assets, primarily our sugarcane and coffee plantations and cattle stocks. We define “Adjusted Segment EBITDA” for each of our operating segments as the segment’s share of consolidated profit (loss) from operations before financing and taxation for the year, as applicable, before depreciation and amortization and unrealized changes in fair value of our long-term biological assets. We believe that Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are important measures of operating performance for our company and each operating segment, respectively, 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 biological assets (a significant non-cash gain or loss to our consolidated statements of income following IAS 41 accounting), foreign exchange gains or losses and other financial expenses. Other companies may calculate Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA differently, and therefore our Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and

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Adjusted Segment EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are not 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, segment’s profit from operations before financing and taxation and other measures determined in accordance with IFRS. Items excluded from Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are significant and necessary components to the operations of our business, and, therefore, Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA should only be used as a supplemental measure of our company’s operating performance, and of each of our operating segments, respectively. We also believe Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are useful for securities analysts, investors and others to evaluate the financial performance of our company and other companies in the agricultural industry. These non-IFRS measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in either our statements of income or segment information.

Our Adjusted Consolidated EBIT equals the sum of our Adjusted Segment EBITs for each of our operating segments. We define “Adjusted Consolidated EBIT” as consolidated net profit or loss(loss) for the year, as applicable, before interest expense, income taxes, foreign exchange gains or losses, other net financial expenses and unrealized changes in fair value of our long-term biological assets, primarily our sugarcane and coffee plantations and cattle stocks. We define “Adjusted Segment EBIT” for each of our operating segments as the segment’s share of consolidated profit from operations before financing and taxation for the year, as applicable, before unrealized changes in fair value of our long-term biological assets. We believe that Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT are important measures of operating performance, for our company and each operating segment,

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respectively, 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, from period to period by including the impact of depreciable fixed assets and removing the impact of our capital structure (interest expense from our outstanding debt), tax consequences (income taxes), unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets (a significant non-cash gain or loss to our consolidated statements of income following IAS 41 accounting), foreign exchange gains or losses and other financial expenses. Other companies may calculate Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT differently, and therefore our Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT are not 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, segment’s profit from operations before financing and taxation and other measures determined in accordance with IFRS. Items excluded from Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT are significant and necessary components to the operations of our business, and, therefore, Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT should only be used as a supplemental measure of the operating performance of our company, and of each of our operating segments, respectively. We also believe Adjusted Consolidated EBIT and Adjusted Segment EBIT are useful for securities analysts, investors and others to evaluate the financial performance of our company and other companies in the agricultural industry.

Fiscal Year and Harvest Year

Our fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year. However, our production is based on the harvest year for each of our crops, rice and coffee. A harvest year varies according to the crop, rice or coffee plant and to the climate in which it is grown. Due to the geographic diversity of our farms, the planting period for a given crop, rice or coffee may start earlier on one farm than on another, causing differences in their respective harvesting periods. The presentation of production volume (tons) and product area (hectares) in this annual report, in respect of the harvest years for each of our crops, rice and coffee, starts with the first day of the planting period at the first farm to start planting that harvest year and continues to the last day of the harvesting period of the respective crop, rice or coffee on the last farm to finish harvesting that harvest year, as shown in the table below.

 

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LOGOLOGO

Product area for cattle is presented on a harvest year basis given that land utilized for cattle operations is linked to our farming operations and use of farmland during a harvest year. Production volumes for dairy and cattle operations are presented on a fiscal year basis. On the other hand, production volumes and product area in our sugar, ethanol and energy business are presented on a fiscal year basis.

The financial results for all of our products are presented on a fiscal year basis.

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Certain Weight Units and Measures in the Agricultural Business

Weight units and measures used in agriculture vary according to the crop and producing country. In order to permit comparability of our operating data with operating data from the international markets, the following table sets forth key weight units and measures used in the agriculture industry:

 

Agricultural weight units and measures

    

1 metric ton

  1,000 kg  1.102 U.S. (short) tons

1 cubic meter

  1,000 liters  

1 kilogram (kg)

  2.20462 pounds  

1 pound

  0.45359 kg  

1 acre

  0.40469 hectares  

1 hectare (ha)

  2.47105 acres  

Soybean and Wheat

    

1 bushel of soybean

  60 pounds  27.2155 kg

1 bag of soybean

  60 kg  2.20462 bushels

1 bushel/acre

  67.25 kg/ha  

1.00 U.S. dollar/bushel

  2.2046 U.S. dollar/bag  

Corn

    

1 bushel of corn

  56 pounds  25.4012 kg

1 bag of corn

  60 kg  2.36210 bushels

1 bushel/acre

  62.77 kg/ha  

1.00 U.S. dollar/bushel

  2.3621 U.S. dollar/bag  

Cotton

    

1 bale

  480 pounds  217.72 kg

1 arroba

  14.68 kg  

Coffee

    

1 bag of coffee

  60 kg  132.28 pounds

1.00 US$ cents/pound

  1.3228 U.S. dollar/bag  

Dairy

    

1 liter

  0.264 gallons  2.273 pounds

1 gallon

  3.785 liters  8.604 pounds

1 lbs

  0.440 liters  0.116 gallons

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1.00 U.S. dollar/liter

  43.995 U.S. dollar/cwt  3.785 U.S. dollar/gallon

1.00 U.S. dollar/cwt

  0.023 U.S. dollar/liter  0.086 U.S. dollar/gallon

1.00 U.S. dollar/gallon

  0.264 U.S. dollar/liter  11.622 U.S. dollar/cwt

Sugar & Ethanol

    

1 kg of TRS equivalent

  0.95 kg of VHP Sugar  0.59 liters of Hydrated Ethanol

1.00 US$ cents/pound

  22.04 U.S. dollar/ton  

Presentation of Information — Market Data and Forecasts

This annual report is based on information provided by us and by third-party sources that we believe are reliable, including data related to the economic conditions in the markets in which we operate. Unless otherwise indicated, information in this annual report concerning economic conditions is based on publicly available information from third-party sources which we believe to be reasonable. The economic conditions in the markets in which we operate may deteriorate, and those economies may not grow at the rates projected by market data, or at all. The deterioration of the economic conditions in the markets in which we operate may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and the market price of our common shares.

Rounding

We have made rounding adjustments to reach some of the figures included in this annual report. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.

 

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PART I

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

Item 1.Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

Not applicable.

Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

Item 2.Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

Not applicable.

Item 3. Key Information

Item 3.Key Information

A. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

A.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following tables present selected historical consolidated financial data of Adecoagro for the periods indicated below. We have derived the selected historical statement of income and cash flow and balance sheet data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and 2009the selected historical statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 from theour consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report. The historical results for any prior period presented are not necessarily indicative of our results to be expected for any future period.

We have derived the summaryselected historical statement of income and cash flow data for the year ended December 31, 2009 and balance sheetthe selected historical statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 from our consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 which are not included in this annual report (the “2011 consolidated financial statements”).

We have derived the selected historical statement of income and cash flow data for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007the selected historical statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2008 from theour consolidated financial statements as of and for the yearyears ended December 31, 20082010, 2009 and 2007,2008 which are not included in this annual report. Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and for the year then ended, to conform to the current presentation.

Certain reclassifications have been made to previously issued Financial Statements including, the Income Statements, Statements of Financial Position and the Statement of Cash Flow, which do not affect the net results or the equity of the Company. These reclassification are:

We changed the policy for presenting certain biological assets, mainly sugarcane and coffee plantations, from current assets to non-current assets. Current and non-current assets were retroactively restated as a result of this change. We consider that classification of these biological assets as non-current is more appropriate based on their nature, as capable of sustaining regular harvests in the long-term. Classification as non-current is also consistent with comparable from peer companies in the industry. This reclassification has not affected the total equity, statements of income, statements of cash flows. Comparative financial statements were revised as a result of such change, reducing current biological assets and increasing non-current biological assets in $ 29.3 million and $ 20.4 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In addition, in December 2011, as permitted under IAS 7, we changed the policy for presenting interest paid in the statement of cash flows, classifying it under financing activities instead of operating activities. We effected this reclassification in our statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011. Cash flows from financing and operating activities were retroactively adjusted. We consider that this presentation is more appropriate on the grounds that interest paid reflect the cost of obtaining sources of finance, which in turn are consistent with internal analysis purposes and comparable from peer companies in the industry. This change has not affected the statement of financial position, total equity, or the statement of income. In turn, cash flow from operating activities increased, and cash flow from financing activities decreased by $33.2 million, $25.8 million, $16.3 million and $5.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2011, we revised our consolidated statements of financial position for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, to properly reflect the classification of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities on a net basis, which were originally presented without offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction. The impact of this revision was a reduction of total assets and total liabilities in an amount of $ 20.4 million and $ 29.5 million, respectively; which represents approximately 1.5% and 2.3% of total assets and 3.3% and 5.8% of total liabilities as of those dates.

For further details, please see note 2.3 of our consolidated Financials Statements included in this Annual Report.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB and the interpretations of the IFRIC.. All IFRS issued by the IASB effective at the time of preparing the consolidated financial statements have been applied.

You should read the information contained in these tables in conjunction with “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,”Prospects”, “Item 8. Financial Information”, “Item 18. Financial Statements” and the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this annual report.

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009  2008  2007 
   (In thousands of $) 

Statement of Income Data:

      

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   365,857    294,529    183,386    117,173    69,807  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   (237,404  (219,201  (180,083  (105,583  (63,519

Gross profit from manufacturing activities

   128,453    75,328    3,303    11,590    6,288  

Sale of agricultural produce and biological assets

   182,227    131,738    130,217    127,036    72,696  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses(l)

   (182,227  (131,738  (130,217  (127,036  (72,696

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   86,811    (30,528  71,668    61,000    26,935  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   10,523    7,999    12,787    1,261    12,746  

Gross profit/ (loss) from agricultural activities

   97,334    (22,529  84,455    62,261    39,681  

Margin on manufacturing and agricultural activities before operating expenses

   225,787    52,799    87,758    73,851    45,969  

General and administrative expenses

   (65,142  (56,562  (52,393  (45,633  (33,765

Selling expenses

   (59,404  (52,528  (31,169  (24,496  (14,762

Other operating income, net

   24,581    18,224    13,071    17,323    2,238  

Excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost

   —      —      —      1,227    28,979  

Share of loss of joint ventures

   (1,034  (50  (294  (838  (553

Profit / (loss) from operations before financing and taxation

   124,788    (38,117  16,973    21,434    28,106  

Finance income

   9,132    16,559    11,553    2,552    12,925  

Finance costs

   (62,341  (39,496  (34,216  (50,860  (12,458

Financial results, net

   (53,209  (22,937  (22,663  (48,308  467  

Profit/ (loss) before income tax

   71,579    (61,054  (5,690  (26,874  28,573  

Income tax benefit/(expense)

   (14,662  16,263    5,415    10,449    59  

Profit/ (loss) for the year

   56,917    (44,791  (275  (16,425  28,632  

Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent

   56,018    (43,904  (260  (18,947  28,587  

Non-controlling interest

   899    (887  (15  2,522    45  

Earnings/ (Losses) per share for (loss)/profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent during the year:

      

Basic

   0.4787    (0.5488  (0.0033  (0.253  0. 449  

Diluted

   0.4753    (0.5488  (0.0033  (0.253  0.438  

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009  2008  2007 

Cash Flow Data:

      

Net cash generated from/ (used in) operating activities (2)

   56,586    60,221    (20,010  (5,115  (44,206

Net cash used in investing activities

   (140,493  (111,725  (114,386  (188,515  (265,189

Net cash generated from financing activities

   360,792    46,545    130,250    196,888    286,802  

Other Financial Data:

      

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(3)

      

Crops

   42,563    33,613    21,12    34,04    27,216  

Rice

   6,639    7,121    13,244    13,966    2,014  

Dairy

   3,426    2,649    484    (2,159  1,051  

Coffee

   1,285    (2,854  (3,550  (1,693  (3,440

Cattle

   4,686    4,369    1,525    (761  (1,188

Farming subtotal

   58,599    44,898    32,823    43,393    25,653  

Ethanol, sugar and energy

   109,520    51,735    (26,903  (6,979  (10,146

Land transformation

   8,832    20,837    18,839    15,201    33,114  

Corporate

   (26,885  (22,353  (22,262  (23,077  (11,435

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA

   150,066    95,117    2,497    28,539    37,186  

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2012  2011  2010  2009  2008 
   (In thousands of $) 

Statement of Income Data:

      

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   379,526    365,857    294,529    183,386    117,173  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   (263,978  (237,404  (219,201  (180,083  (105,583

Gross profit from manufacturing activities

   115,548    128,453    75,328    3,303    11,590  

Sale of agricultural produce and biological assets

   225,174    182,227    131,738    130,217    127,036  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses(l)

   (225,174  (182,227  (131,738  (130,217  (127,036

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   16,643    86,811    (30,528  71,668    61,000  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   16,004    10,523    7,999    12,787    1,261  

Gross profit/ (loss) from agricultural activities

   32,647    97,334    (22,529  84,455    62,261  

Margin on manufacturing and agricultural activities before operating expenses

   148,195    225,787    52,799    87,758    73,851  

General and administrative expenses

   (57,691  (65,142  (56,562  (52,393  (45,633

Selling expenses

   (58,602  (59,404  (52,528  (31,169  (24,496

Other operating income, net

   29,818    24,581    18,224    13,071    17,323  

Excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost

   —      —      —      —      1,227  

Share of loss of joint ventures

   (2,761  (1,034  (50  (294  (838

Profit / (loss) from operations before financing and taxation

   58,959    124,788    (38,117  16,973    21,434  

Finance income

   11,538    9,132    16,559    11,553    2,552  

Finance costs

   (66,654  (62,341  (39,496  (34,216  (50,860

Financial results, net

   (55,116  (53,209  (22,937  (22,663  (48,308

Profit/ (loss) before income tax

   3,843    71,579    (61,054  (5,690  (26,874

Income tax benefit/(expense)

   5,436    (14,662  16,263    5,415    10,449  

Profit/ (loss) for the year

   9,279    56,917    (44,791  (275  (16,425

Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent

   9,397    56,018    (43,904  (260  (18,947

Non-controlling interest

   (118  899    (887  (15  2,522  

Earnings/ (Losses) per share for (loss)/profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent during the year:

      

Basic

   0.077    0.479    (0.549  (0.003  (0.253

Diluted

   0.077    0.475    (0.549  (0.003  (0.253

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2012  2011  2010  2009  2008 

Cash Flow Data:

      

Net cash generated from/ (used in) operating activities

   67,823    56,586    60,221    (20,010  (5,115

Net cash used in investing activities

   (300,215  (140,493  (111,725  (114,386  (188,515

Net cash generated from financing activities

   133,508    360,792    46,545    130,250    196,888  

Other Financial Data:

      

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

      

Crops

   34,313    42,563    33,613    21,120    34,040  

Rice

   4,943    6,639    7,121    13,244    13,966  

Dairy

   (2,402  3,426    2,649    484    (2,159

Coffee

   161    1,285    (2,854  (3,550  (1,693

Cattle

   4,119    4,686    4,369    1,525    (761

Farming subtotal

   41,134    58,599    44,898    32,823    43,393  

Ethanol, sugar and energy

   97,505    109,520    51,735    (26,903  (6,979

Land transformation

   27,513    8,832    20,837    18,839    15,201  

Corporate

   (25,442  (26,885  (22,353  (22,262  (23,077

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA

   140,710    150,066    95,117    2,497    28,539  

 

(1)Consists of two components: (i) the cost of our agricultural produce and/or biological assets sold as appropriate plus (ii) in the case of agricultural produce, the direct costs of selling, including but not limited to, transportation costs, export taxes and other levies. The cost of our agricultural produce sold represents the recognition as an expense of our agricultural produce held in inventory valued at net realizable value. The cost of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce sold at the point of harvest represents the recognition as an expense of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce measured at fair value less costs to sell, generally representing the applicable quoted market price at the time of sale. Accordingly, the line item “Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets” is equal to the line item “Cost of agricultural produce plus direct agricultural selling expenses.” See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce.”
(2)For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 , the retroactive reclassification of interest paid outflows from Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities to Net cash generated from financing activities totaled $16,312 thousand and $5,551 thousand, respectively. For further information, please see Note 2.3 to the consolidated financial statements.
(3)See “Presentation of Financial and Other Information” for the definitions of Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA and reconciliation table below.

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

Statement of Financial Position Data:

          

Statement of Financial Position Data:

          

Biological assets

   239,600     186,757     230,454     125,948     102,562     298,136     239,600     186,757     230,454     125,948  

Inventories

   96,147     57,170     57,902     61,221     58,036     95,321     96,147     57,170     57,902     61,221  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   759,696     751,992     682,878     571,419     538,017     880,897     759,696     751,992     682,878     571,419  

Total assets

   1,700,695     1,320,444     1,239,717     1,028,105     944,991     1,777,955     1,700,695     1,320,444     1,239,717     1,028,105  

Non-current borrowings

   203,409     250,672     203,134     4,099     62,09     354,249     203,409     250,672     203,134     4,099  

Total borrowings

   360,705     389,472     306,781     228,313     159,925     539,133     360,705     389,472     306,781     228,313  

Share Capital

   183,331     180,800     120,000     120,000     112,421  

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

   1,079,876     708,532     741,934     581,159     556,321     1,025,978     1,079,876     708,532     741,934     581,159  

Non-controlling interest

   14,993     14,570     15,222     57,269     60,544     65     14,993     14,570     15,222     57,269  

Number of shares (1)

   120,533     80,000     80,000     74,947     63,663     122,221     120,533     80,000     80,000     74,947  

 

(1)After giving effect to the Reorganization and the Reserve Stock Split.

The following tables show a reconciliation of our segments’ profit / (loss) from operations before financing and taxation, the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, to Adjusted Segment EBITDA, and a reconciliation of our net profit (loss) for the year, the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, to Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA:

 

 As of December 31, 2011  As of December 31, 2012 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Transformation
 Corporate Total  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Trans-
formation
 Corporate Total 
 (In thousands of $)  (In thousands of $) 

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)

                    

Profit/(Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  41,094    3,547    4,329    (639  4,460    52,791    90,050    8,832    (26,885  124,788  

Profit/(Loss) from

          

Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  32,240    1,120    (3,183  (3,041  3,930    31,066    25,822    27,513    (25,442  58,959  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

  —      —      (1,503  1,394    —      (109  (8,797  —      —      (8,906  —      —      (115  2,615    —       2,500    24,783    —      —      27,283  

Adjusted Segment EBIT (unaudited)(2)

  41,094    3,547            32,240    1,120    (3,298  (426  3,930    33,566    50,605    27,513    (25,442  86,242  

Depreciation and amortization

  1,469    3,105    600    530    226    5,930    28,254    —      —      34,184    2,073    3,823    896    587    189    7,568    46,900      54,468  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

  42,563    6,652    3,426    1,285    4,686    58,612    109,507    8,832    (26,885  150,066    34,313    4,943    (2,402  161    4,119    41,134    97,505    27,513    (25,442  140,710  

Reconciliation to Profit

                    

Profit for the year

           56,917             9,279  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

           (8,906           27,283  

Income tax(expense) / benefit

           14,662             (5,436

Interest expense, net

           25,998             16,423  

Foreign exchange, net

           12,683             26,080  

Other financial results, net

           14,528             12,613  

Adjusted Consolidated EBIT (unaudited)(2)

           115,882             86,242  

Depreciation and amortization

           34,184             54,468  

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

           150,066             140,710  

 As of December 31, 2010  As of December 31, 2011 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Transformation
 Corporate Total  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Trans-
formation
 Corporate Total 
 (In thousands of $)  (In thousands of $) 

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)

                    

Profit/(Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  31,902    5,041    5,836    (5,753  4,000    41,026    (77,627  20,837    (22,353  (38,117

Profit/(Loss) from

          

Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  41,094    3,547    4,329    (639  4,460    52,791    90,050    8,832    (26,885  124,788  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

  —      —      (3,610  2,450    36    (1,124  96,795    —      —      95,671    —      —      (1,503  1,394    —      (109  (8,797  —      —      (8,906

Adjusted Segment EBIT (unaudited)(2)

  31,902    5,041    2,226    (3,303  4,036    39,902    19,168    20,837    (22,353  57,554    41,094    3,547    2,826    755    4,460    52,682    81,253    8,832    (26,885  115,882  

Depreciation and amortization

  1,711    2,080    423    449    333    4,996    32,567    —      —      37,563    1,469    3,105    600    530    226    5,930    28,254    —      —      34,184  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

  33,613    7,121    2,649    (2,854  4,369    44,898    51,735    20,837    (22,353  95,117    42,563    6,652    3,426    1,285    4,686    58,612    109,507    8,832    (26,885  150,066  

Reconciliation to (Loss)

          

(Loss) for the year

           (44,791

Reconciliation to Profit

          

Profit for the year

           56,917  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

           95,671             (8,906

Income tax benefit

           (16,263

Income tax(expense) / benefit

           14,662  

Interest expense, net

           33,028             25,998  

Foreign exchange, net

           (7,324           12,683  

Other financial results, net

           (2,767           14,528  

Adjusted Consolidated EBIT (unaudited)(2)

           57,554             115,882  

Depreciation and amortization

           37,563             34,184  

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

           95,117             150,066  

 As of December 31, 2009  As of December 31, 2010 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Transformation
 Corporate Total  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Trans-
formation
 Corporate Total 
 (In thousands of $)  (In thousands of $) 

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)

                    

Profit/(Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  19,054    11,792    113    (16,782  1,299    15,476    4,920    18,839    (22,262  16,973  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l)(unrealized)

  —      —      (32  12,662    (127  12,503    (57,335  —      —      (44,832

Profit/(Loss) from

          

Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  31,902    5,041    5,836    (5,753  4,000    41,026    (77,627  20,837    (22,353  (38,117

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

  —      —      (3,610  2,450    36    (1,124  96,795    —      —      95,671  

Adjusted Segment EBIT (unaudited)(2)

  19,054    11,792    81    (4,120  1,172    27,979    (52,415  18,839    (22,262  (27,859  31,902    5,041    2,226    (3,303  4,036    39,902    19,168    20,837    (22,353  57,554  

Depreciation and amortization

  2,066    1,452    403    570    353    4,844    25,512    —      —      30,356    1,711    2,080    423    449    333    4,996    32,567    —      —      37,563  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

  21,120    13,244    484    (3,550  1,525    32,823    (26,903  18,839    (22,262  2,497    33,613    7,121    2,649    (2,854  4,369    44,898    51,735    20,837    (22,353  95,117  

Reconciliation to (Loss)

                    

(Loss) for the year

           (275           (44,791

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

           (44,832           95,671  

Income tax benefit

           (5,415           (16,263

Interest expense, net

           27,750             33,028  

Foreign exchange, net

           (10,903           (7,324

Other financial results, net

           5,816             (2,767

Adjusted Consolidated EBIT (unaudited)(2)

           (27,859           57,554  

Depreciation and amortization

           30,356             37,563  

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

           2,497             95,117  

 As of December 31, 2008  As of December 31, 2009 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Transformation
 Corporate Total  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Trans-
formation
 Corporate Total 
 (In thousands of $)  (In thousands of $) 

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)

                   

Profit/(Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  27,523    13,256   (667)  864    1,289   42,265  (12,955  15,201    (23,077  21,434    19,054    11,792    113    (16,782  1,299    15,476    4,920    18,839    (22,262  16,973  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

  —      —     (1,840)  (3,355  (2,567 (7,762)  (13,448  —      —      (21,210

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l)(unrealized)

  —      —      (32  12,662    (127  12,503    (57,335  —      —      (44,832

Adjusted Segment EBIT (unaudited)(2)

  27,523    13,256   (2,507)  (2,491  (1,278 34,503  (26,403  15,201    (23,077  224    19,054    11,792    81    (4,120  1,172    27,979    (52,415  18,839    (22,262  (27,859

Depreciation and amortization

  6,517    710   348  798    517   8,890  19,424    —      —      28,314    2,066    1,452    403    570    353    4,844    25,512    —      —      30,356  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

  34,040    13,966   (2,159)  (1,693  (761 43,393  (6,979  15,201    (23,077  28,538    21,120    13,244    484    (3,550  1,525    32,823    (26,903  18,839    (22,262  2,497  

Reconciliation to (Loss)

                   

(Loss) for the year

          (16,425           (275

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

          (21,210           (44,832

Income tax benefit

          (10,449           (5,415

Interest expense, net

          21,830             27,750  

Foreign exchange, net

     ��    24,932             (10,903

Other financial results, net

          1,546             5,816  

Adjusted Consolidated EBIT (unaudited)(2)

          224             (27,859

Depreciation and amortization

          28,314             30,356  

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

          28,538             2,497  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

(unaudited)

  As of December 31, 2007  As of December 31, 2008 
  Crops   Rice   Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Transformation
   Corporate Total  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
Subtotal
 Sugar,
Ethanol
and
Energy
 Land
Trans-
formation
 Corporate Total 
  (In thousands of $)  (In thousands of $) 

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)

       

Profit/(Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

   25,729     1,363     1,720    2,809    2,184    33,805    (27,378  33,114     (11,435  28,106    27,523    13,256   (667)  864    1,289   42,265  (12,955  15,201    (23,077  21,434  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

   —       —       (1,009  (6,571  (3,814  (11,394  11,117    —       —      (277  —      —     (1,840)  (3,355  (2,567 (7,762)  (13,448  —      —      (21,210

Adjusted Segment EBIT (unaudited)(2)

   25,729     1,363     711    (3,762  (1,630  22,411    (16,261  33,114     (11,435  27,829    27,523    13,256   (2,507)  (2,491  (1,278 34,503  (26,403  15,201    (23,077  224  

Depreciation and amortization

   1,487     651     340    322    442    3,242    6,115    —       —      9,357    6,517    710   348  798    517   8,890  19,424    —      —      28,314  

Adjusted Segment EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

   27,216     2,014     1,051    (3,440  (1,188  25,653    (10,146  33,114     (11,435  37,186    34,040    13,966   (2,159)  (1,693  (761 43,393  (6,979  15,201    (23,077  28,538  

Reconciliation to Profit

              

Profit for the year

               28,632  

Reconciliation to (Loss)

       

(Loss) for the year

        (16,425

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of “long term” biological assets(l) (unrealized)

               (277        (21,210

Income tax benefit

               (59        (10,449

Interest expense, net

               4,094          21,830  

Foreign exchange, net

               (5,971        24,932  

Other financial results, net

               1,410          1,546  

Adjusted Consolidated EBIT (unaudited)(2)

               27,829          224  

Depreciation and amortization

               9,357          28,314  

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (unaudited)(2)

               37,186          28,538  

 

(1)Long-term biological assets are sugarcane, coffee, dairy and cattle.
(2)See “Presentation of Financial and Other Information” for the definitions of Adjusted Segment EBIT, Adjusted Consolidated EBIT, Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA.

B. CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

B.CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS

Not Applicable.

C. REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

C.REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not Applicable.

D. RISK FACTORS

D.RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common shares involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the information contained in this annual report, particularly the risks described below, as well as in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Our business activities, cash flow, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks. The market price of our common shares may decrease due to any of these risks or other factors, and you may lose all or part of your investment. The risks described below are those that we currently believe may materially affect us.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industries

Unpredictable weather conditions, pest infestations and diseases may have an adverse impact on agricultural production and may reduce the volume and sucrose content of sugarcane that we can cultivate and purchase in a given harvest.

The occurrence of severe adverse weather conditions, especially droughts, hail, floods or frost or diseases are unpredictable and may have a potentially devastating impact on agricultural production and may otherwise adversely affect the supply and price of the agricultural commodities that we sell and use in our business. Adverse weather conditions may be exacerbated by the effects of climate change. The effects of severe adverse weather conditions may reduce yields of our agricultural activities. Additionally, higher than average temperatures and rainfall can contribute to an increased presence of insects. Commencing during the middle of 2008 and lasting until the middle of 2009, the areas in which we operate suffered one of the worst droughts of the last 50 to 70 years, which resulted in a reduction of approximately 15% to 40% of our agricultural production per hectare, depending on the affected commodity, compared with our historical averages.

We experienced drought conditions during Decemberthe last months of 2011 affecting some of our farms in Argentina and Uruguay. As a result, for the year 2012, actual yields were lower than originally expected yield used in the Biological Asset model was reduced generatingand generated a negative impact in “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” of US$ 4.5 million. The final effects of this drought will be determined at harvest.27.3 million in our Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation for 2012.

The occurrence and effects of disease and plagues can be unpredictable and devastating to agricultural products, potentially rendering all or a substantial portion of the affected harvests unsuitable for sale. Our agriculturalAgricultural products are also susceptible to fungus and bacteria that are associated with excessively moist conditions. Even when only a portion of the production is damaged, our results of operations could be adversely affected because all or a substantial portion of the production costs have been incurred. Although some diseases are treatable, the cost of treatment is high, and we cannot assure you that such events in the future will not adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, if we fail to control a given plague or disease and our production is threatened, we may be unable to supply our main customers, which could affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our sugar production depends on the volume and sucrose content of the sugarcane that we cultivate or that is supplied to us by growers located in the vicinity of our mills. Both sugarcane yields and sucrose content depend primarily on weather conditions such as rainfall and temperature, which vary. Weather conditions have historically caused volatility in the ethanol and sugar industries. Future weather patterns may reduce the amount of sugarcane that we can harvest or purchase, or the sucrose content in such sugarcane, and, consequently, the amount of sugar we can recover in any given harvest. Any reduction in the volume of sugar recovered could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

As a result, we cannot assure you that future severe adverse weather conditions or pest infestations will not adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Fluctuation in market prices for our products could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Prices for agricultural products and by-products, including, among others, sugar, ethanol, grains and coffee, like those of other commodities, have historically been cyclical and sensitive to domestic and international changes in

supply and demand and can be expected to fluctuate significantly. In addition, the agricultural products and by-products we produce are traded on commodities and futures exchanges and thus are subject to speculative trading, which may adversely affect us. The prices that we are able to obtain for our agricultural products and by-products depend on many factors beyond our control including:

 

prevailing world commodity prices, which historically have been subject to significant fluctuations over relatively short periods of time, depending on worldwide demand and supply;

 

changes in the agricultural subsidy levels of certain important producers (mainly the U.S. and the European Union (“E.U.”) and the adoption of other government policies affecting industry market conditions and prices;

 

changes to trade barriers of certain important consumer markets (including China, India, the U.S. and the E.U.) and the adoption of other governmental policies affecting industry market conditions and prices;

 

changes in government policies for biofuels;

 

  

world inventory levels,i.e., the supply of commodities carried over from year to year;

 

climatic conditions and natural disasters in areas where agricultural products are cultivated;

 

the production capacity of our competitors; and

 

demand for and supply of competing commodities and substitutes.

For example, we reported a loss of $96.8$23 million for the year ended December 31, 20102012 compared to a gain of $57.3$31.9 million in the same period in 2009for 2011 for our sugarcane business segment in the line item “Initial recognition and Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural produce.” This loss was generated mainly by a decrease in price estimates used in the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model to determine the fair value of our sugarcane plantations. In the DCF model, the price of future harvested sugarcane is calculated based on estimates of sugar price derived from the No. 11 futures contract (“NY11”) quoted on the ICE-NY. Sugar price estimates decreased due to lower sugar market prices. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Year ended December 31, 20102012 as compared to year ended December 31, 2009.2011.

Further, because we intentionally do not hedge 100% of the price risk on our agricultural products, we are unable to have minimum price guarantees for all of our production and are, therefore, exposed to risks associated with the prices of agricultural products and their volatility. We are subject to fluctuations in prices of agricultural products that could result in our receiving lower prices for our agricultural products than our production costs.

In addition, there is a strong relationship between the value of our land holdings and market prices of the commodities we produce, which are affected by global economic conditions. A decline in the prices of grains, coffee, sugar, ethanol, or related by-products below their current levels for a sustained period of time could significantly reduce the value of our land holdings and materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Ethanol prices are correlated to the price of sugar and are becoming closely correlated to the price of oil, so that a decline in the price of sugar will adversely affect both our ethanol and sugar businesses, and a decline in the price of oil may adversely affect our ethanol business.

A vast majority of ethanol in Brazil is produced at sugarcane mills that produce both ethanol and sugar. Because sugarcane millers are able to alter their product mix in response to the relative prices of ethanol and sugar, this results in the prices of both products being directly correlated, and the correlation between ethanol and sugar may increase over time. In addition, sugar prices in Brazil are determined by prices in the world market, so that there is a strong correlation between Brazilian ethanol prices and world sugar prices.

Because flex-fuel vehicles, which have become popular in Brazil, allow consumers to choose between gasoline and ethanol at the pump rather than in the showroom, ethanol prices are now becoming increasingly correlated to gasoline prices and, consequently, oil prices. We believe that the correlation among the three products will increase over time. Accordingly, a decline in sugar prices would have an adverse effect on the financial performance of our ethanol and sugar businesses, and a decline in oil prices might have an adverse effect on that of our ethanol business.

The expansion of our business through acquisitions poses risks that may reduce the benefits we anticipate from these transactions.

As part of our business strategy, we have grown primarily through acquisitions. We plan to continue growing by acquiring other farms and production facilities throughout South America. We believe that the agricultural industry and agricultural activity in Argentina and Brazilthe region are highly fragmented and that our future consolidation opportunities will continue to be significant to our growth. However, our management is unable to predict whether or when any prospective acquisitions or strategic alliances will occur, or the likelihood of a certain transaction being completed on favorable terms and conditions. In addition, we are unable to predict the effect that changes in Argentine or Brazilian legislation regarding foreign ownership of rural properties could have in our business. See “—Risks Related to Argentina— Argentine law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina” and “—Risks Related to Brazil— Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.” Our ability to continue to expand our business successfully through acquisitions depends on many factors, including our ability to identify acquisitions or access capital markets at an acceptable cost and negotiate favorable transaction terms. Even if we are able to identify acquisition targets and obtain the necessary financing to make these acquisitions, we could financially overextend ourselves, especially if an acquisition is followed by a period of lower than projected prices for our products.

Acquisitions also expose us to the risk of successor liability relating to actions involving an acquired company, its management or contingent liabilities incurred before the acquisition. The due diligence we conduct in connection with an acquisition, and any contractual guarantees or indemnities that we receive from the sellers of acquired companies, may not be sufficient to protect us from, or compensate us for, actual liabilities. Any material liability associated with an acquisition could adversely affect our reputation and results of operations and reduce the benefits of the acquisition.

To support the acquisitions we hope to make, we may need to implement new or upgraded strategies, systems, procedures and controls for our operations and will face risks, including diversion of management time and focus and challenges associated with integrating new managers and employees. Our failure to integrate new businesses successfully could adversely affect our business and financial performance.

Adverse conditions may create delays in or the suspension of the construction of our Ivinhema mill and/or significantly increase the amount of our expected investments.

As part of our strategy to increase our production and increase our competitiveness through economies of scale, we are in the process of construction ofconstructing the Ivinhema mill, which is-is expected to commence commercial operations induring the second quarter of 2013. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview.” As of December 31, 20112012 we have incurred $49.2$280 million infor the acquisition and assembly of industrial equipment manufacturing costs, agricultural equipment and sugarcane planting expenses. Furthermore, as of the date of this report, we have contracted the manufacturing of certain key equipment for an additional $27.0 million, including juice evaporator, substations, sugar warehouse, pipes metallic structures, steel plates, among other equipment. We estimate that we will need to invest an additional $711$418 million to complete the construction of the Ivinhema mill (of which $230 million were raised through the IPO). See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview.” We cannot assure you that we will be able to borrow the additional funds we will need to complete the project on acceptable terms, or at all.

As of the date of this report, the first phase of the construction of Ivinhema was completed, reaching a nominal crushing capacity of 2.0 million tons per year. The Ivinhema millcompletion of the second and third phase of the project involves various risks, including engineering, construction and regulatory risks, such as obtaining necessary permits and licenses as well as other significant challenges that can suspend the construction of the Ivinhema mill, hinder or delay the project’s scheduled completion date and successful operation or that can result in significant cost increases as well as foreign exchange risks associated with incurring costs in Brazilian Reais. In addition, the Ivinhema mill may not operate at projected capacity or may incur higher operating costs than estimated, and we may not be able to sell the ethanol and sugar produced by the Ivinhema mill at competitive prices.

If (1)(i) construction is delayed or suspended, (2)(ii) we are required to invest more than the budgeted amount to complete the project, (3)(iii) we are unable to borrow the funds needed to complete the project on acceptable terms, or at all, (4)(iv) we fail to operate the mill or operate it at a lower capacity than we anticipate or (5)(v) we are unable to sell all of the ethanol and sugar produced by the mill, our results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely affected.

A significant increase in the price of raw materials we use in our operations, or the shortage of such raw materials, could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our production process requires various raw materials, including primarily fertilizer, pesticides and seeds, which we acquire from local and international suppliers. We do not have long-term supply contracts for most of these raw materials. A significant increase in the cost of these raw materials, especially fertilizer and agrochemicals, a shortage of raw materials or the unavailability of these raw materials entirely could reduce our profit margin, reduce our production and/or interrupt the production of some of our products, in all cases adversely affecting the results of our operations and our financial condition.

For example, we rely on fertilizers and agrochemicals, many of which are petro-chemical based. As ofFor the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, in our farming business, fertilizers and agrochemicals constituted approximately 20.1%21.6% of our cost of production for the 2010/2011 harvest.2011/2012 harvest year. In our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business, fertilizers and agrochemicals constituted 13.5% of our cost of production for 2012. On a consolidated basis, fertilizers and agrochemicals constituted 17.0% of our cost of production for 2012. Worldwide production of agricultural products has increased significantly in recent years, increasing the demand for agrochemicals and fertilizers. This has resulted, among other things, in increased prices for agrochemicals and fertilizers.

Increased energy prices and frequent interruptions of energy supply could adversely affect our business.

We require substantial amounts of fuel oil and other resources for our harvest activities and transport of our agricultural products. Purchases ofFor the year ended December 31, 2012, fuel constituted approximately 9.6%10.3% of the cost of production of our farming business during the 2011/2012 harvest year. In our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business, fuel constituted 9.3% of our cost of production asfor 2012. On a consolidated basis, fuel constituted 9.7% of December 31, 2011.our cost of production for 2012. We rely upon third parties for our supply of energy resources used in our operations. The prices for and availability of energy resources may be subject to change or curtailment, respectively, due to, among other things, new laws or regulations, imposition of new taxes or tariffs, interruptions in production by suppliers, imposition of restrictions on energy supply by government, worldwide price levels and market conditions. Over the last few years, the Argentine government has taken certain measures in order to reduce the use of energy during peak months of the year by frequently cutting energy supply to industrial facilities and large consumers to ensure adequate supply for residential buildings. For example, certain of our industrial facilities have been subject to a quota system whereby electricity cuts occur on a work shift basis, resulting in our facilities being shut down during certain work shifts. While some of our facilities utilize different sources of energy, such as firewood and liquefied natural gas, and have attempted to stock their required supplies ahead of higher demand periods, we cannot assure you that we will be able to procure the required energy inputs at acceptable prices. If energy supply is cut for an extended period of time and we are unable to find replacement sources at comparable prices, or at all, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We depend on international trade and economic and other conditions in key export markets for our products.

Our operating results depend largely on economic conditions and regulatory policies for our products in major export markets. The ability of our products to compete effectively in these export markets may be adversely affected by a number of factors that are beyond our control, including the deterioration of macroeconomic conditions, volatility of exchange rates, the imposition of greater tariffs or other trade barriers or other factors in those markets, such as regulations relating to chemical content of products and safety requirements. Due to the growing participation in the worldwide agricultural commodities markets by commodities produced in South America, South American growers, including us, are increasingly affected by the measures taken by importing countries in order to protect their local producers. Measures such as the limitation on imports adopted in a particular country or region may affect the sector’s export volume significantly and, consequently, our operating results.

Between April 1 and October 12, 2010, China implemented a ban on the import of soybean oil with exceeding amounts of hexane residue, a chemical used in the extraction of soybean oil from oilseeds. This ban effectively forced us and other Argentine soybean oil producers who utilize hexane out of the market for Chinese imports, impacting the price we could obtain for our soybean oil production. Similarly, theThe European Union has a zero tolerance policy with respect tolimits the import of genetically modified organisms, or “GMOs”. See “Some of the

agricultural commodities and food products that we produce contain genetically modified organisms.” While the recent drought in Europe has led to the relaxation of these restrictions for certain products, we cannot assure you that we will continue to be able to export any of our products with GMOs to the European Union. If the sale of our products into a particular importing country is adversely affected by trade barriers or by any of the factors mentioned above, the relocation of our products to other consumers on terms equally favorable could be impaired, and our business, financial condition and operating results may be adversely affected.

Impact of theA worldwide economic downturn.downturn could weaken demand for our products or lower prices.

The demand for the products we sell may be affected by international, national and local economic conditions. Adverse changes in the perceived or actual economic climate, such as higher fuel prices, higher interest rates, stock and real estate market declines and/or volatility, more restrictive credit markets, higher taxes, and changes in governmental policies could reduce the level of demand or prices of the products we produce. We cannot predict the duration or magnitude of this downturn or the timing or strength of economic recovery. If the downturn continues for an extended period of time or worsens, we could experience a prolonged period of decreased demand and price. In addition, the economic downturn has and may continue to adversely impact our suppliers, which can result in disruptions in service and financial losses.

Our business is seasonal, and our revenuesresults may fluctuate significantly depending on the growing cycle of our crops.

As with any agricultural business enterprise, our business operations are predominantly seasonal in nature. The harvest of corn, soybean and rice generally occurs from January to May. Wheat is harvested from December to January. Coffee and cotton are harvested from June to August, but require processing which takes approximately two to three months. Our operations and sales are affected by the growing cycle of the crops we process and the timing of our harvest sales. In addition, our sugar and ethanol business is subject to seasonal trends based on the sugarcane growing cycle in the center-south region of Brazil. The annual sugarcane harvesting period in the center-south region of Brazil begins in April and ends in November/December. This creates fluctuations in our inventory, usually peaking in December to cover sales between crop harvests (i.e., January through April), and a degree of seasonality in our gross profit. Seasonality could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial performance. In addition, our quarterly results may vary as a result of the effects of fluctuations in commodities prices, production yields and costs. Therefore, our results of operations have varied significantly from period to period and are likely to continue to vary, due to seasonal factors.

Our dairy and beef cattle are vulnerable to diseases.

Diseases among our cattle herds, such as mastitis, tuberculosis, brucellosis and foot-and-mouth disease, can have an adverse effect on the productivity of our dairy cows. Outbreaks of cattle diseases may also result in the closure of certain important markets to our cattle-derived products. Although we abide by national veterinary health guidelines, including laboratory analyses and vaccination, to control diseases among our herds, especially foot-and-mouth disease, we cannot assure you that future outbreaks of cattle diseases will not occur. A future outbreak of diseases among our cattle herds could adversely affect our milk sales and operating results and financial condition.

Our current insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover our potential losses.

Our production is, in general, subject to different risks and hazards, including adverse weather conditions, fires, diseases and pest infestations, other natural phenomena, industrial accidents, labor disputes, changes in the legal and regulatory framework applicable to us, environmental contingencies and other natural phenomena. Our insurance currently covers only part of the losses we may incur and does not cover losses on crops due to hail storms, fires or similar risks. Furthermore, although we maintain insurance at levels that are customary in our industry, certain types of risks may not be covered by the policies we have for our industrial facilities. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that the indemnification paid by the insurer due to the occurrence of a casualty covered by our policies will be sufficient to entirely compensate us for the damages suffered. Moreover, we may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount desired at reasonable costs. If we were to incur significant liability for which we were not fully insured, it could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A reduction in market demand for ethanol or a change in governmental policies reducing the amount of ethanol required to be added to gasoline may adversely affect our business.

Government authorities of several countries, including Brazil and certain states of the United States, currently require the use of ethanol as an additive to gasoline. Since 1997, the Sugar and Alcohol Interministerial Council of Brazil (Conselho Interministerial do Açúcar e Álcool) has set the required blend of anhydrous ethanol to gasoline (currently, which by law may vary between 18% and 25% ethanol). Since October 1, 2011, the required blend has been set at 20%, pursuant to 75% gasoline by volume)Ministry of Agriculture Ordinance Rule No. 678/2011 (Portaria MAPA no. 67812011).

Approximately 32%45% of all fuel ethanol in Brazil is used to fuel automobiles that run on a blendconsumed in the form of anhydrous ethanol andblended with gasoline; the remaining 68%68.6% of fuel ethanol is consumed in the form of hydrous ethanol, which is mostly used to power flex-fuel vehicles. Flex-fuel vehicles have the flexibility to run either on gasoline (blended with anhydrous ethanol) or hydrous ethanol. In the United States, almost all gasoline sold contains 10% ethanol. The European Union aims for 10% of the energy used in flex-fuel vehicles poweredthe transport sector to derive from renewable energy sources by hydrous2020, without specific targets for certain renewable energy sources and without intermediate targets, leaving for each Member State to rule on this. As an example, in Sweden the ethanol alone. Five districts in China requireblending ratio is 5%, which is the addition of 10% ethanol to gasoline. Japan is discussing requiringsame mandate for other non-European countries, such as Argentina, Canada and the addition of 3% of ethanol to gasoline and increasing the requirement to 20% by 2030, and nine states and four union territories in India require the addition of 5% of ethanol to gasoline.India. Other countries in the world such as Colombia, South Africa, Thailand and China have similar governmental policies requiring various blends of anhydrous ethanol and gasoline.a 10% biofuel blending mandate. In addition, flex-fuel vehicles in Brazil have a tax benefit in the form of a lower tax rate on manufactured products (Imposto sobre Produtos Industrializados) and therefore are currently taxed at lower levels than gasoline-only vehicles, which has contributed to the increase in production and sale of flex-fuel vehicles. For example, from May 2012 to June 2013 (subject to further extension) flex-fuel vehicles are being taxed at a reduced industrial products tax rate. Many of these policies and incentives stem from, and are mostly driven by, climate change concerns and the positive perceptions regarding the use of ethanol as a solution to the climate change problem. If such concerns or perception were to change, the legal framework and incentive structure promoting the use of ethanol may be revised, leading to a reduction in the demand for ethanol. In addition, any reduction in the percentage of ethanol required in fuel blended with gasoline or increase in the levels at which flex-fuel vehicles are taxed in Brazil, or any growth in the demand for natural gas and other fuels as an alternative to ethanol, lower gasoline prices or an increase in gasoline consumption (versus ethanol), may cause demand for ethanol to decline and affect our business.

Growth in the sale and distribution of ethanol depends in part on infrastructure improvements, which may not occur on a timely basis, if at all.

In contrast to the well-established logistical operations and infrastructure supporting sugar exports, ethanol exports inherently demand much more complex preparation and means of distribution, including outlets from our facilities to ports and shipping to other countries. Substantial infrastructure development by persons and entities outside our control is required for our operations, and the ethanol industry generally, to grow. Areas requiring expansion include, but are not limited to, additional rail capacity, additional storage facilities for ethanol, increases

in truck fleets capable of transporting ethanol within localized markets, expansion of refining and blending facilities to handle ethanol, growth in service stations equipped to handle ethanol fuels, and growth in the fleet of flex-fuel vehicles. Specifically, with respect to ethanol exports, improvements in consumer markets abroad are needed in the number and capacity of ethanol blending industrial plants, the distribution channels of gasoline-ethanol blends and the chains of distribution stations capable of handling fuel ethanol as an additive to gasoline. Substantial investments required for these infrastructure changes and expansions may not be made or they may not be made on a timely basis. Any delay or failure in making the changes in or expansion of infrastructure may hurt the demand for or prices of our products, prevent our products’ delivery, impose additional costs on us or otherwise have a serious adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial status. Our business relies on the continuing availability of infrastructure, and any infrastructure disruptions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

We may be harmed by competition from alternative fuels, products and production methods.

Ethanol competes in the biofuel market with other, established fuels such as biodiesel, as well as fuels that are still in the development phase, including methanol and butanol from biomass. Alternative fuels could become more successful than ethanol in the biofuels market over the medium or long term due, for example, to lower production costs, greater environmental benefits or other more favorable product characteristics. In addition, alternative fuels may also benefit from tax incentives or other favorable governmental treatment, from which they may benefit at the expense of ethanol. Furthermore, our success depends on early identification of new developments relating to products and production methods and continuous expansion and preservation of our existing expertise in order to ensure that our product range keeps pace with technological change. Competitors may gain an advantage over us by, for example, developing or using new products and production methods, introducing new products to the market sooner than we do, or securing exclusive rights to new technologies, thereby significantly harming our competitive position.

A substantial portion of our assets is farmland that is highly illiquid.

We have been successful in partially rotating and monetizing a portion of our investments in farmland. During the last nineeleven years, we have executed transactions for the purchase and disposition of land for over $525$542 million. OwningOwnership of a significant portion of the land we operate is a key part of our business model. However, agricultural real estate is generally an illiquid asset. Moreover, the adoption of laws and regulations that impose limitations on ownership of rural land by foreigners in the jurisdictions in which we operate may also limit the liquidity of our farmland holdings. See “—Risks Related to Argentina—Argentine law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina” and “—Risks Related to Brazil— Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.” As a result, it is unlikely that we will be able to adjust our owned agricultural real estate portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic, business or regulatory conditions. Illiquidity in local market conditions may adversely affect our ability to complete dispositions, to receive proceeds generated from any such sales or to repatriate any such proceeds.

We lease or have agriculture partnerships relating to a significant portion of our sugarcane plantations.

As forof December 31, 2011,2012, approximately 86%89% of our area of sugarcane plantations were leased or were subject tothrough agriculture partnership agreements, for periods of an average of six to twelve years. We cannot guarantee that these leases or agriculture partnerships will be renewed after their respective terms. Even if we are able to renew these agreements, we cannot guarantee that such renewals will be on terms and conditions satisfactory to us. Any failure to renew the leases or agriculture partnerships or obtain land suitable for sugarcane planting in sufficient quantity and at reasonable prices to develop our activities could adversely affect our results of operations, increase our costs or force us to seek alternative properties, which may not be available or be available only at higher prices.

We may be subject to labor disputes from time to time that may adversely affect us.

Our employees are represented by unions or equivalent bodies and are covered by collective bargaining or similar agreements which are subject to periodic renegotiation. We may not successfully conclude our labor

negotiations on satisfactory terms, which may result in a significant increase in the cost of labor or may result in work stoppages or labor disturbances that disrupt our operations. For example, a short-lived strike at UMA in 2009 resulted in a plant stoppage which, when coupled with the adverse weather conditions during the harvest season, resulted in a reduction of 16,000 tons of sugarcane that otherwise would have been milled during the 2009 fiscal year, with an estimated impact of approximately $100,000 to our operating results. Cost increases, work stoppages or disturbances that result in substantial amounts of raw product not being processed could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We may not possess all of the permits and licenses required to operate our business, or we may fail to maintain the licenses and permits we currently hold. This could subject us to fines and other penalties, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations.

We are required to hold a variety of permits and licenses to conduct our farming and industrial operations, including but not limited to permits and licenses concerning land development, agricultural and harvesting activities, seed production, labor standards, occupational health and safety, land use, water use and other matters. We may not possess all of the permits and licenses required for each of our business segments. In addition, the approvals, permits or licenses required by governmental agencies may change without substantial advance notice, and we could fail to obtain the approvals, permits or licenses required to expand our business. If we fail to obtain or to maintain such permits or licenses, or if renewals are granted with onerous conditions, we could be subject to fines and other penalties and be limited in the number or the quality of the products that we could offer. As a result, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected

We are subject to extensive environmental regulation, and concerns regarding climate change may subject us to even stricter environmental regulations.

Our activities are subject to a broad set of laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. Such laws include compulsory maintenance of certain preserved areas within our properties, management of pesticides and associated hazardous waste and the acquisition of permits for water use and effluents disposal. In addition, the storage and processing of our products may create hazardous conditions. We could be exposed to criminal and administrative penalties in addition to the obligation to remedy the adverse affects of our operations on the environment and to indemnify third parties for damages. Environmental laws and their enforcement are becoming more stringent in Argentina and Brazil increasing the risk of and penalties associated with violations, which could impair or suspend our operations or projects (e.g., the Ivinhema mill licensing)licensing and pending investigation on alleged environmental damage on lvinhema river), and our operations expose us to potentially adverse environmental legislation and regulation. Failure to comply with past, present or future laws could result in the imposition of fines, third party claims, and investigation by the environmental authorities and competentthe relevant public attorney office. For example, the perceived effects of climate change may result in additional legal and regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of our industrial facilities’ emissions.

Such requirements, if enacted, could increase our capital expenditures and expenses for environmental compliance in the future, which may have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, the denial of any permit that we have requested, or the revocation of any of the permits that we have already obtained, may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Some of the agricultural commodities and food products that we produce contain genetically modified organisms.

Our soybean, corn and cotton products contain GMOs in varying proportions depending on the year and the country of production. The use of GMOs in food has been met with varying degrees of acceptance in the markets in which we operate. The United States, Argentina and Brazil, for example, have approved the use of GMOs in food products, and GMO and non-GMO grain in those countries is produced and frequently commingled during the grain origination process. Elsewhere, adverse publicity about genetically modified food has led to governmental regulation limiting sales of GMO products in some of the markets in which our customers sell our products, including the European Union. It is possible that new restrictions on GMO products will be imposed in major markets for some of our products or that our customers will decide to purchase fewer GMO products or not buy GMO products at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or prospects.

If our products become contaminated, we may be subject to product liability claims, product recalls and restrictions on exports that would adversely affect our business.

The sale of food products for human consumption involves the risk of injury to consumers. These injuries may result from tampering by third parties, bioterrorism, product contamination or spoilage, including the presence of bacteria, pathogens, foreign objects, substances, chemicals, other agents, or residues introduced during the growing, storage, handling or transportation phases.

We cannot be sure that consumption of our products will not cause a health-related illness in the future or that we will not be subject to claims or lawsuits relating to such matters. Even if a product liability claim is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused illness or injury could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential customers and our corporate and brand image, and we could also incur significant legal expenses. Moreover, claims or liabilities of this nature might not be covered by any rights of indemnity or contribution that we may have against others, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Our principal shareholders have the ability to direct our business and affairs, and their interests could conflict with yours.yours

As of December 31, 2011,the date of this annual report, our principal shareholders are the beneficial owners of approximately 61.25%45.5% of our common shares. As a result of this significant influence over us, our principal shareholders may be able to elect a majority of the members of our board of directors, direct our management and determine the result of substantially all resolutions that require shareholders’ approval, including fundamental corporate transactions and the payment of dividends by us. The interests of our principal shareholders may differ from, and could conflict with, those of our other shareholders.

We maintain and regularly review our internal controls over financial reporting but these controls cannot eliminate the risk of errors or omissions in such reporting and our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able to certify as to their effectiveness, which could have a significant and adverse effect on our business and reputation.

We maintain and regularly review internal controls over financial reporting. However, internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations. It is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal controls over financial reporting. A failure to detect or correct deficiencies and weaknesses in a timely manner could have an adverse effect on the accuracy of financial reporting.

If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404. In the future we may discover areas of our internal controls that need improvement, particularly with respect to businesses that we may acquire in the future. We are not currently required to include an attestation report of our auditors on our assessment of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to the SEC’s rules under Section 404. We expect that these rules will apply to us when we file our annual report on Form 20-F for our fiscal year ending in December 31, 2012, which we will be required to file by April 30, 2013. If our independent registered public accounting firm are not able to certify as to the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, we may be subject to sanctions, stock exchange delisting or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC. As a result, there could be a negative reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements. This could harm our reputation and cause us to lose existing customers or fail to gain new customers and otherwise negatively affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, we may be required to incur costs in improving our internal control system and the hiring of additional personnel.

IFRS accounting standards related to biological assets require us to make numerous estimates in the compilation and preparation of our financial resultsstatements and therefore limit the comparability of our financial statements to similar issuers using U.S. GAAP.GAAP

IFRS accounting standards for agricultural companies requireIAS 41 “Biological Assets” requires that we measure our biological assets and agriculture produce at the point of harvest at fair value. Therefore, we are required to make assumptions and estimates relating to, among other things, future agricultural commodity yields, prices, and production costs extrapolated through a discounted cash flow method. For example, the value of our biological assets with a production cycle lasting more than one year (i.e., sugarcane, coffee, dairy and cattle) generated initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets amounting to 25.3 million loss in 2012, $38.7 million gain in 2011, ($78.8)2011and $78.8 million loss in 2010 and $52.9 million gain in 2009. For 2011 an amount of $101.7 million gain (2010: $60.1 million loss; 2009: $29.8 million gain) was solely attributable to price changes (see Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements). In addition, the impact of price estimates on our results is evidenced most recently in our sugarcane business due to changes in the market price of sugar. TheseThe assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of biological assets, and any changes to such prior estimates, directly affect our reported results of operations. If actual market conditions differ from our estimates and assumptions, there could be material adjustments to our results of operations. In addition, the use of such discounted cash flow method utilizing these future estimated metrics differs from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). As a result, our financial statements and reported earnings are not directly comparable to those of similar companies in the United States.

Certain of our subsidiaries have substantial indebtedness which could impair their financial condition and decrease the amount of dividends we receive.

Certain of our subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil have a substantial amount of debt, which requires significant principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2011,2012, we had 360.7539.1 million of debt outstanding on a consolidated basis, all of which was incurred by our subsidiaries and not guaranteed by Adecoagro. Such indebtedness could affect our subsidiaries’ future operations, for example, by requiring a substantial portion of their cash flowflows from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness instead of funding working capital and other business purposes, making it more difficult for them to satisfy all of their debt obligations, increasing their cost of borrowing to satisfy business needs and limiting their ability to obtain additional financing.

The substantial level of indebtedness borne by certain of our subsidiaries also affects the amount of cash available to them to pay as dividends, increasing our vulnerability to economic downturns or other adverse developments

relative to competitors with less leverage; and limiting our ability to obtain additional financing on their behalf for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other corporate purposes in the future. Moreover, by reducing the level of dividends we may receive, such indebtedness places limits on our ability to make acquisitions or needed capital expenditures or to pay dividends to our shareholders. See Item 5. – Operating “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results and Prospects - Liquidityof Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.” .”

The terms of the indebtedness of, and past breaches of financial ratio covenants by, certain of our subsidiaries impose significant restrictions on their operating and financial flexibility.

The debt instruments of certain of our subsidiaries contain customary covenants including limitations on their ability to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; make restricted payments, including

dividends and prepaying indebtedness; create or permit certain liens; enter into business combinations and asset sale transactions; make investments, including capital expenditures; and enter into new businesses. Certain of these debt instruments are also secured by various collateral including mortgages on certain farms, pledges of subsidiary stock and liens on certain facilities, equipment and accounts. Certain of these debt instruments also contain cross-default provisions, where a default on one loan by one subsidiary could result in lenders of otherwise performing loans declaring a default on the otherwise performing loans. For more information regarding the covenants, collateral, and cross-default provisions of our subsidiaries’ indebtedness, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.” These restrictions could limit our subsidiaries’ ability to obtain future financing, withstand a future downturn in business or the economy in general, conduct operations or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities that may arise. Moreover, by reducing the level of dividends we may receive, such indebtedness places limits on our ability to make acquisitions or needed capital expenditures or to pay dividends to our shareholders.

The terms of certain of our subsidiaries’ debt instruments contain financial ratio covenants, limitations on their levels of debt and capital expenditures and requirements on maintaining various levels of EBITDA. During 2009 and 2010, certain of our operating subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil breached certain financial ratio covenants under their debt instruments, and subsequently entered with the lenders into amendments to redefine the terms of such financial ratio covenants. The financial ratio covenants we are currently required to meet, some of which are measured on a combined basis aggregating results of the borrowing subsidiaries and others which are measured on an individual debtor basis, include, among others, debt service coverage, minimum liquidity and leverage ratios. For detailed information regarding the financial ratio covenants, limitations on levels of debt and capital expenditures and requirements on EBITDA, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.”

The failure by our subsidiaries to maintain applicable financial ratios, in certain circumstances, would prevent them from borrowing additional amounts and could result in a default under such indebtedness. If we or our subsidiaries are unable to repay those amounts, the affected lenders could initiate bankruptcy-related proceedings or enforce their rights to the collateral securing such indebtedness, which would have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. For detailed information regarding the terms of our subsidiaries’ indebtedness, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.”

Fluctuations in interest rates could have a significant impact on our results of operations, indebtedness and cash flow.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, approximately 59.2%61.3% of our total debt was subject to variable interest rates and 40.8%38.7% was subject to fixed interest rates. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the variable-rate interest bearing indebtedness of our Argentine subsidiaries had a rate of LIBOR plus 4.45%, and the variable-rate interest bearing indebtedness of our Brazilian subsidiaries had a rate of LIBOR or other country-specific rates such as theTaxa de Juros de Longo Prazo(TJLP) orCertificado de Depósito Interbancario(CDI) plus spreads ranging between 3.42%4.05% and 16.55%7.0% per annum. Significant interest rate increases can have an adverse effect on our profitability, liquidity and financial position. Currently, our variable interest rate exposure is mainly linked to the LIBOR rate plus specified spreads. If interest rates increase, whether because of an increase in market interest rates or an increase in our own cost of borrowing, our debt service obligations for our variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount of borrowings remained the same, and our net income could be adversely affected. See also “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

We occasionally use interest rate swaps and forward interest rate contracts to reduce interest rate volatility and funding costs associated with certain debt issues and to achieve a desired proportion of variable-versus fixed-rate debt, based on current and projected market conditions. We have not applied hedge accounting to these transactions and may not do so in the future. Therefore, changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments can result in a non-cash charge or gain being recognized in our financial results for a period preceding the period or periods in which settlement occurs under the derivative instruments and interest payments are made. Changes or shifts in interest rates can significantly impact the valuation of our derivatives and therefore could expose us to substantial mark-to-market losses or gains if interest rates fluctuate materially from the time when the derivatives were entered into. Accordingly, fluctuations in interest rates may impact our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. See “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

We may not be able to renew our credit lines when they mature, depriving us of needed liquidity.

Certain of our subsidiaries rely substantially on existing uncommitted credit lines to support their operations and business needs through the agricultural harvest cycle. If we are unable to renew these credit lines, or if we cannot replace such credit lines with other borrowing facilities, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

There is a risk that we could be treated as a U.S. domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which could materially increase our U.S. federal income tax liability and subject any dividends we pay to U.S. federal withholding tax.

We acquired approximately 98% of IFH, a holding company which is a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes organized under the laws of Delaware, immediately prior to our IPO, in exchange for our stock. Under U.S. Internal Revenue Code section 7874(b), we would be treated as a U.S. domestic corporation if we were deemed to have acquired substantially all of the assets constituting the trade or business of a U.S. domestic partnership and former members of IFH were deemed to own at least 80% of our stock by reason of the transfer of those trade or business assets (ignoring stock issued in our IPO for purposes of the 80% threshold). Although we and our subsidiaries conduct no direct business activity in the United States and we believe that our acquisition of IFH should not be subject to the rules above, those rules are unclear in certain respects and there is limited guidance on the application of the rules to partnership acquisitions. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) will not seek to assert that we are a U.S. domestic corporation, which assertion if successful could materially increase our U.S. federal income tax liability and require us to withhold tax from any dividends we pay. See “Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation.”

Risks associated with the Countries in which we operate

We operate our business in emerging markets. Our results of operations and financial condition are dependent upon economic conditions in those countries in which we operate, and any decline in economic conditions could harm our results of operations or financial condition.

All of our operations and/or development activities are in South America. As of December 31, 2011,2012, based on the net book value of our combinedconsolidated investment property and property, plant and equipment, approximately 39.3%32.2% of our assets were located in Argentina, 59.3%66.6% in Brazil and 1.4%1.2% in Uruguay. During the year ended 2011, 56.4%2012, 52.3% of our combinedconsolidated sales of manufactured products and services rendered and sales of agricultural produce and biological assets were attributable to our Brazilian operations, 42%45.4% were attributable to our Argentine operations and 1.6%2.3% were attributable to our Uruguayan operations. We sell our products to a large base of customers. Type and class of customers differ among the various business segments. More than 67 % of our sales of crops are sold to ten well-known clients (both multinational or local) with good credit history with the Company. In the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment, sales of ethanol are concentrated in nine clients which represent the 61% of total sales of Ethanol during the year. Approximately 70% of our sales of sugar were directed through local and international commodity brokers with the remaining 30%, which mainly relates to “cristal sugar”, to a wide and diverse customer base. Energy sales are 91% concentrated in three major clients. In the dairy segment, 86% of the sales are to La Lacteo, our 50% owned joint venture. We expect that in the future we willexpect have additional operations in the South American countries in which we now operate or in other countries with similar political, economic and social conditions. Many of these countries have a history of economic instability or crises (such as inflation or recession), government deadlock, political instability, civil strife, changes in laws and regulations, expropriation or nationalization of property, and exchange controls which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In particular, fluctuations in the economies of Argentina and Brazil and actions adopted by the governments of those countries have had and may continue to have a significant impact on companies operating in those countries, including us. Specifically, we have been affected and may continue to be affected by inflation, increased interest rates, fluctuations in the value of the Argentine Peso and Brazilian Real against foreign currencies, price and foreign exchange controls, regulatory policies, business and tax regulations and in general by the political, social and economic scenarios in Argentina and Brazil and in other countries that may affect Argentina and Brazil.

The economies of the countries in which we operate may be adversely affected by the deterioration of other global markets.

Financial and securities markets in the countries in which we operate are influenced, to different degrees, by the economic and market conditions in other countries, including other South American and emerging market countries and other global markets. Although economic conditions in these countries may differ significantly from economic conditions in the countries in which we operate, investors’ reactions to developments in these other countries, such as the recent developments in the global financial markets, may substantially affect the capital flows into, and the market value of securities of issuers with operations in, the countries in which we operate. A crisis in other emerging market countries could dampen investor enthusiasm for securities of issuers with South American operations, including our common shares. This could adversely affect the market price for our common shares, as well as make it difficult for us to access capital markets and obtain financing for our operations in the future, on acceptable terms or under any conditions.

A significant deterioration in the economic growth of any of the main trading partners of Brazil or Argentina could have a material impact on the trade balance of those countries and could adversely affect their economic growth.

In 2008, the global financial crisis had an adverse impact on global economic conditions. Even though by 2010 the world economies showed certain signs of recovery, the recent economic crisis in Europe, beginning with the financial crisis in Greece, has had a new adverse impact on global economic conditions. It is yet uncertain how the current financial crisis will impact the countries in which we operate, which could include a reduction in exports, a decline in tax revenues, recession and a reduced ability to access international capital markets.

Governments have a high degree of influence in the economies in which we operate, which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition.

Governments in many of the markets in which we currently, or may in the future operate frequently intervene in their respective economies and occasionally make significant changes in monetary, credit, industry and other policies and regulations. Government actions to control inflation and other policies and regulations have often involved, among other measures, price controls, currency devaluations, capital controls and limits on imports. We have no control over, and cannot predict what measures or policies governments may take in the future. The results of operations and financial condition of our businesses may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policy or regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate that impact factors such as:

 

labor laws;

 

economic growth;

 

currency fluctuations;

 

inflation;

 

exchange and capital control policies;

 

interest rates;

 

liquidity of domestic capital and lending markets;

 

monetary policy;

 

liquidity and solvency of the financial system;

limitations on ownership of rural land by foreigners;

developments in trade negotiations through the World Trade Organization or other international organizations;

 

environmental regulations;

 

tax laws, including royalties and the effect of tax laws on distributions from our subsidiaries;

 

restrictions on repatriation of investments and on the transfer of funds abroad;

 

expropriation or nationalization;

 

import/export restrictions or other laws and policies affecting foreign trade and investment;

 

price fixing regulations;

 

restrictions on land acquisition or use or agricultural commodity production; and

 

other political, social and economic developments, including political, social or economic instability, in or affecting the country where each business is based.

Uncertainty over whether governments will implement changes in policy or regulation affecting these or other factors in the future may contribute to economic uncertainty and heightened volatility in the securities markets, which may have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Currency exchange rate fluctuations relative to the U.S. dollar in the countries in which we operate our businesses may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

We operate exclusively outside the United States, and our businesses may be impacted by significant fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations results from the translation exposure associated with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, the transaction exposure associated with generating revenues and incurring expenses in different currencies and the devaluation of local currency revenues impairing the value of investments in U.S. dollars. While the consolidated financial statements presented herein are, and our future consolidated financial statements will be, presented in U.S. dollars, the financial statements of our subsidiaries are prepared using the local currency as the functional currency and translated into U.S. dollars by applying: (i) a year-end exchange rate for assets and liabilities; and (ii) an average exchange rate for the year for income and expenses. Resulting exchange differences arising from the translation to our presentation currency are recognized as a separate component of equity. Currencies in Argentina and Brazil have fluctuated significantly against the U.S. dollar in the past. Accordingly, fluctuations in exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar could impair the comparability of our results from period to period and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

After reaching a high of Ps.3.87 per $1 in June 2002, the exchange rate of the Argentine Peso to the dollar has remained relatively stable. However, the increasing level of inflation is generating pressure for further depreciation of the Peso. The Peso depreciated 2.27% against the U.S. dollar in 2007, 9.49% in 2008, 10.40% in 2009, 4.72% in 2010, 5.89% in 2011 and 5,89%14.27% in 2011. It2012. However, due to the strength of the restrictions for the purchase of foreign currency (see “- Risks Related to Argentina-Exchange controls could restrict the inflow and outflow of funds in Argentina.”) the official exchange rate is impossiblenot floating freely and is arbitrarily set by the government. This gave rise to the development of unofficial markets where the dollar is trading at a different market value and to an increase of the purchase price in Pesos of securities denominated in foreign currency. The gap between the official rate and these rates is of approximately 50% and may increase or decrease in the future. We cannot predict future fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Argentine Peso or whether the Argentine government will change its currency policy.

The Brazilian currency has historically suffered frequent fluctuations. As a consequence of inflationary pressures, in the past, the Brazilian government has implemented various economic plans and adopted a number of

exchange rate policies, including sudden devaluations, periodic mini-devaluations during which the frequency of adjustments has ranged from daily to monthly, floating exchange rate systems, exchange controls and dual exchange rate markets. Currently,Formally the value of the Real against foreign currencies is determined under a free-floating exchange rate regime.regime, but in fact the Brazilian government is actually intervening on the Market every time the currency exchange rate is above or below the levels that the Brazilian government considers right for the economic balance. Periodically, there are significant fluctuations in the value of the Real against the U.S. dollar. The Real appreciated 16.9%17.2% against the U.S. dollar in 2007, depreciated 31.6%31.9% in 2008, appreciated 25.4%25.5% in 2009,

appreciated 4.4%4.3% in 2010, and depreciated 12.6% in 2011.2011 and depreciated 8.94% in 2012. Against the euro, the Real appreciated 7.5% in 2007, depreciated 24.1% in 2008, appreciated 22.6% in 2009, appreciated 11.14% in 2010, depreciated 9.3% in 2011 and depreciated 8.74%10.7% in 2011.2012. On December 31, 2011,2012, the Real/U.S. dollar exchange rate was R$1.87582.0435 per U.S. dollar, and the Real/euro exchange rate was R$2.434226954 per euro, as reported by the Central Bank of Brazil. We cannot predict whether the Brazilian Central Bank will continue to let the Real float freely. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict what impact the Brazilian government’s exchange rate policies may have on us. We cannot assure you that the Brazilian government will not in the future impose a band within which the Real/U.S. dollar exchange rate could fluctuate or set a fixed exchange rate, nor can we predict what impact such an event might have on our financial condition or results of operations.

Future fluctuations in the value of the local currencies relative to the U.S. dollar in the countries in which we operate may occur, and if such fluctuations were to occur in one or a combination of the countries in which we operate, our results of operations or financial condition could be adversely affected.

Inflation in some of the countries in which we operate, along with governmental measures to combat inflation, may have a significant negative effect on the economies of those countries and, as a result, on our financial condition and results of operations.

In the past, high levels of inflation have adversely affected the economies and financial markets of some of the countries in which we operate, particularly Argentina and Brazil, and the ability of their governments to create conditions that stimulate or maintain economic growth. Moreover, governmental measures to curb inflation and speculation about possible future governmental measures have contributed to the negative economic impact of inflation and have created general economic uncertainty. A portion of our operating costs in Argentina are denominated in Argentine Pesos and most of our operating costs in Brazil are denominated in Brazilian Reais. Inflation in Argentina or Brazil, without a corresponding Peso or Real devaluation could result in an increase in our operating costs without a commensurate increase in our revenues, which could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to pay our foreign denominated obligations.

After several years of price stability in Argentina, the devaluation of the Peso in January 2002 imposed pressures on the domestic price system that generated high inflation throughout 2002. In 2003, inflation decreased significantly and stabilized. However, since 2004, encouraged by the pace of economic growth, according to the Argentine Statistics and Census Agency (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos, or “INDEC”), the consumer price index increased by 6.1% in 2004, 12.3% in 2005, 9.8% in 2006, 8.5% in 2007, 7.2% in 2008, 7.7% in 2009 , 10.9% in 2010, and 9.5% in 2011;2011 and 10.8% in 2012; while the wholesale price index went up 7.9% in 2004, 10.6% in 2005, 7.2% in 2006, 14.6% in 2007, 8.8% in 2008, 10.3% in 2009, 14.6% in 2010 and 12.7% in 2011.2011 and 13.1% in 2012. The accuracy of the measurements of the INDEC is in doubt, and the actual consumer price index and wholesale price index could be substantially higher than those indicated by the INDEC. For example, according to a research center of the University of Buenos Aires, School of Economics, the consumer price index increased by 10.7% (rather than 9.8%) in 2006, 25.7% (rather than 8.5%) in 2007, 23.0% (rather than 7.2%) in 2008 and 15.0% (rather than 7.7%) in 2009 (last published information). Moreover, according to InflacionVerdadera.com, an initiative that is part of the Billion Prices Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the consumer price index increased by 25.77% (rather than 10.9%) in 2010, by 30.18% (rather than 9.5%) in 2011, and 23.4% from January through November 2010.25.9% (rather than 10.8%) in 2012.

During 2011 the Argentine Secretary of Commerce imposed fines on some private consulting firms for releasing inflation measurements. Since then, private inflation measurements have been released mainly by the Commission of Freedom of Expression of the Argentine Congress (the “Expression Commission”). After the change in the composition of the Argentine Congress on December 2011, the Argentine Congress may no longer release private inflation measurements According to the last information released by the Expression Commission and published in

local newspapers, in 2011 the consumer price index increased by 22.8% (rather than 9.5%). and by 25.6% (rather than 10.8%) in 2012. See “—Risks Related to Argentina—There are concerns about the accuracy of the INDEC’s measurements.”

Brazil has historically experienced high rates of inflation. Inflation, as well as government efforts to curb inflation, had significant negative effects on the Brazilian economy, particularly prior to 1995. Inflation rates were 7.7% in 2007 and 9.8% in 2008, compared to deflation of 1.7% in 2009, inflation of 11.32%11.3% in 2010, and inflation of 5.1% in 2011 and inflation of 7.8% in 2012 as measured by the General Market Price Index (Indice Geral de PreçosMercado), compiled by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (Fundação Getúlio Vargas).A significant proportion of our cash costs and our operating expenses are denominated in Brazilian Reais and tend to increase with Brazilian inflation. The Brazilian government’s measures to control inflation have in the past included maintaining a tight monetary policy with high interest rates, thereby restricting the availability of credit and reducing economic growth. Nowadays, the Brazilian government has adopted other measures to control inflation, such as tax relief for several sectors of the economy and tax cuts for the products included in the basic food basket. As a result, interest rates

have fluctuated significantly. The Special System for Settlement and Custody (Sistema Especial de Liquidação e Custódia, or “SELIC”) interest rate in Brazil at year-end was 13.25% in 2006, 11.25% in 2007, 13.75% in 2008, 8.75% in 2009,10.75% in 2010, and 11.0% in 2011 and 7.25% in 2012, as determined by theComitê de Política Monetária, or COPOM. If inflation in Brazil increases, the Brazilian government may choose to increase the SELIC interest rate.rate, besides maintaining the measures mentioned above.

Argentina and/or Brazil may experience high levels of inflation in the future, which may impact domestic demand for our products. Inflationary pressures may also weaken investor confidence in Argentina and/or Brazil, curtail our ability to access foreign financial markets and lead to further government intervention in the economy, including interest rate increases, restrictions on tariff adjustments to offset inflation, intervention in foreign exchange markets and actions to adjust or fix currency values, which may trigger or exacerbate increases in inflation, and consequently have an adverse impact on us. In an inflationary environment, the value of uncollected accounts receivable, as well as of unpaid accounts payable, declines rapidly. If the countries in which we operate experience high levels of inflation in the future and price controls are imposed, we may not be able to adjust the rates we charge our customers to fully offset the impact of inflation on our cost structures, which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition.

Depreciations of the Peso or the Real relative to the U.S. dollar or the euro may also create additional inflationary pressures in Argentina or Brazil that may negatively affect us. Depreciations generally curtail access to foreign financial markets and may prompt government intervention, including recessionary governmental policies. Depreciations also reduce the U.S. dollar or euro value of dividends and other distributions on our shares and the U.S. dollar or euro equivalent of the market price of our shares. Any of the foregoing might adversely affect our business, operating results, and cash flow, as well as the market price of our common shares.

Conversely, in the short term, a significant increase in the value of the Peso or the Real against the U.S. dollar would adversely affect the respective Argentine and/or Brazilian government’s income from exports. This could have a negative effect on gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth and employment and could also reduce the public sector’s revenues in those countries by reducing tax collection in real terms, as a portion of public sector revenues are derived from the collection of export taxes.

Disruption of transportation and logistics services or insufficient investment in public infrastructure could adversely affect our operating results.

One of the principal disadvantages of the agricultural sector in the countries in which we operate is that key growing regions lie far from major ports. As a result, efficient access to transportation infrastructure and ports is critical to the growth of agriculture as a whole in the countries in which we operate and of our operations in particular. Improvements in transportation infrastructure are likely to be required to make more agricultural production accessible to export terminals at competitive prices. A substantial portion of agricultural production in the countries in which we operate is currently transported by truck, a means of transportation significantly more expensive than the rail transportation available to U.S. and other international producers. Our dependence on truck transportation may affect our position as a low-cost producer so that our ability to compete in the world markets may be impaired.

Even though road and rail improvement projects have been considered for some areas of Brazil, and in some cases implemented, substantial investments are required for road and rail improvement projects, which may not be completed on a timely basis, if at all. Any delay or failure in developing infrastructure systems could reduce the demand for our products, impede our products’ delivery or impose additional costs on us. We currently outsource the transportation and logistics services necessary to operate our business. Any disruption in these services could result in supply problems at our farms and processing facilities and impair our ability to deliver our products to our customers in a timely manner.

Risks Related to Argentina

Argentine economic and political conditions and perceptions of these conditions in the international market may have a direct impact on our business and our access to international capital and debt markets, and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

A significant portion of our operations, properties and customers are located in Argentina. The Argentine economy has experienced significant volatility in recent decades, characterized by periods of low or negative growth, high and variable levels of inflation and currency devaluation. Between 2001 and 2003 Argentina experienced a period of severe political, economic and social crisis. In 2002, the enactment of Law No. 25,561 (the “Public Emergency Law”) ended more than a decade of uninterrupted Peso/dollar parity, and the value of the Peso against the U.S. dollar has fluctuated significantly since then.

Although general economic conditions in Argentina have recovered significantly during the past years, there is uncertainty as to whether this growth is sustainable. This is mainly because the economic growth was initially dependent on a significant devaluation of the Argentine Peso, a high excess production capacity resulting from a long period of deep recession and high commodity prices. The global economic crisis of 2008 has led to a sudden economic decline, accompanied by political and social unrest, inflationary and Peso depreciation pressures and lack of consumer and investor confidence. According to the INDEC, Argentina’s GDP, in real terms, grew by 8.7% in 2007, 6.8% in 2008, 0.9% in 2009, 9.2% in 2010, 8.9% in 2011 and 9.3% from January through September 2011.1.9% in 2012. See “—There are concerns about the accuracy of the INDEC’s measurements” and “—Risks Associated with the Countries in which We Operate—Inflation in some of the countries in which we operate, along with governmental measures to combat inflation, may have a significant negative effect on the economies of those countries and, as a result, on our financial condition and results of operations” in this section. We cannot assure you that GDP will increase or remain stable in the future. The economic crisis in Europe, beginning with the financial crisis in Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal, the international demand for Argentine products, the stability and competitiveness of the Peso against foreign currencies, confidence among consumers and foreign and domestic investors, a stable and relatively low rate of inflation and the future political uncertainties, among other factors, may affect the development of the Argentine economy.

In October 2011, Mrs. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was re-elected. During her presidential campaign Mrs. Fernandez de Kirchner did not announce any particular actions to be undertaken by her new administration. However, the prevailing economic conditions during 2011 and the beginning of 2012, including the rise of inflation, the continued demand for salary increases, the growth of the fiscal deficit (the highest since the first Kirchner administration despite the use of resources from the National Social Security System and the Central Bank), the required payments to be made on public debt in 2012 (including the Bonos del Gobierno Nacional en Dólares Estadounidenses Libor 2012), the reduction of the industrial growth and the increase of the capital flow out of Argentina have forced the Argentine government to adopt different measures, including the strengthtightening of foreign exchange controls, the elimination of subsidies to the private sector and the proposal for new taxes. See “Changes in the Argentine tax laws may adversely affect the results of our operations”.

OnMoreover, the Argentine government may increase its level of intervention in certain areas of the economy. For example, on April 16, 2012, the Argentine government announced its intentionsent a bill to the Argentine Congress to expropriate 51% of the Class D Shares of YPF, S.A. (“YPF”), the largest Argentine oil and gas company in Argentina, which is controlledArgentina. The expropriation law was passed by Congress on May 3, 2012 and provided for the expropriation of 51% of the share capital of YPF, represented by an identical stake of Class D shares owned, directly or indirectly, by Repsol YPF S.A., a Spanish integrated oil and gas company. The Argentinenational government submitted a bill to Congress to approveand the expropriation of 51% of YPF’s capital stock. The nationalized capital stock would be distributed as follows: 49% to certain Argentine provinces that are

members of the Federal Organization of Hydrocarbon Producing Provinces now own 51% and 49%, respectively, of the remaining 51%YPF shares subject to the national government.seizure. This particular measure has also sparked a strong international condemnation and could have a significant negative impact on future foreign direct investment in Argentina as well as potentially limit the country’s access to international capital and debt markets. In response to the nationalization of YPF by the Argentine government, the European Union Commission announced it may impose a partial suspension of the unilateral tariff preferences to Argentina. If sanctions by international trading blocks like the European Union are imposed on Argentina or on its agricultural exports, it may have a negative impact on our Argentine subsidiaries’ operations.

These conditionsIn addition, on November 28, 2012, the Argentine government, through YPF Inversora Energética S.A., YPF’s controlled company, exercised an option for the purchase of the shares of BG Inversiones Argentinas S.A. in Gas Argentino S.A. (the controlling company of Metrogas S.A., the major gas distributor in Argentina). Through this transaction, the Argentine government indirectly acquired control of Metrogas S.A.

Expropriations and measures couldother interventions by the Argentine government such as the one relating to YPF can have a materialan adverse impact on the level of foreign investment in Argentina, the access of Argentine companies to the international capital markets and Argentina’s commercial and diplomatic relations with other countries. In the future, the level of governmental intervention in the economy may continue, which may have adverse effects on Argentina’s economy and, in turn, our Argentine subsidiaries’business, results of operations and financing.financial condition.

The economy of Argentina may be affected by its government’s limited access to financing from international markets.

Argentina has very limited access to foreign financing. As of December 31, 2010,2001, Argentina’s total public debt amounted to $144.5 billion.billion (including $6.6 billion owed to the Paris Club, an informal group of financial officials from some of the worlds biggest economies). In 2002,December 2001, Argentina defaulted on over $81.8 billion in external debt to bondholders. In addition, since 2002, Argentina suspended payments on over $15.7 billion in debt to multilateral financial

institutions (e.g.International Monetary Fund and the Paris Club) and other financial institutions. In 2006, Argentina cancelled all its outstanding debt with the International Monetary Fund totaling approximately $9.5 billion, and through various exchange offers made to bondholders between 2004 and 2010, restructured over approximately $74.2 billion of the defaulted debt. As of December 31, 2010, the Argentine government was still in default with respect of over $6.8 billion of debt to bondholders. As of September 30,December 31, 2011, Argentina’s total public debt amountsamounted to $175.324$178.9 billion and as of June 30, 2012, Argentina’s total public debt amounted to $182.7 billion (excluding the debt in default to bondholders).

In 2010, the Argentine government applied US$6.4 billion of the Argentine Central Bank’s reserves to the payment of public debt. In the first quarter of 2011, the Argentine government applied US$7.5 billion from the Central Bank’s reserves to repay indebtedness maturing in 2011. In March 2011, the Argentine government applied US$2.1 billion of the Argentine Central Bank’s reserves to the payment of public debt, cancelling the entire debt with international financial institutions. In addition, during 2012During 2013, the Argentine government faces the payment of approximately US$ 1516 billion of public debt (including US$2.2debt. In addition, the Argentine government faces several claims at the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes for approximately $65 billion (on some of which the arbitral tribunal has already ruled against Argentina).

Pursuant to an order dated February 23, 2012, as amended by an order dated November 21, 2012, based on the Bonos del Gobierno Nacional en Dólares Estadounidenses Libor 2012)equal treatment provision under the defaulted debt, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted an injunction requiring Argentina to pay the holders of the defaulted debt as a precondition to making a single interest payment under the restructured debt. The injunction further required Argentina to pay into an escrow account over $1.3 billion prior to making the payment of the restructured debt on the December 15, 2012 scheduled payment).

However, on November 28, 2012, the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on the above-mentioned orders and scheduled oral arguments by the parties for February 27, 2013. At the hearing the Argentine representatives argued that Argentina would be willing to pay to the holders of the defaulted debt on the same terms as those of the restructured debt, but would not voluntarily comply with the injunction ordered by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Since Argentina had another payment on the restructured debt due on March 2013. On March 1, 2013, the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals requested Argentina that it submit in

writing to the Court the precise terms of any payment alternatives and repayment schedule. On March 29, 2013, Argentina offered an alternative of payment at par or discount option packages, pursuant to which the holders of defaulted debt would receive new bonds in exchange for the defaulted bonds. On April 4, 2013, the court instructed the plaintiffs to respond to the payment proposal submitted by Argentina. On April 19, the plaintiffs filed a response rejecting the Argentine offer. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals may now either request more expert opinions or decide the case in a four to six week period. If the court ratifies the order of the district court of the Southern District of New York, Argentina may be required to make a single payment of a 100% of the entire amount owed to the holders of the defaulted debt.

The lack of a final solution on the outstanding defaulted debt limits the access of Argentina to foreign financing in the international markets. Due to the lack of access to the international capital markets on March 28, 2012, the Argentine government approved a reform of the Argentine Central Bank’s Charter by which, among other things: (i) limited the availability of economic information (i.e. expected rate of inflation, amount and composition of reserves and of the monetary base); (ii) significantly increased the Argentine government’s access to financing from the Argentine Central Bank; (iii) granted the Board of Directors of the Argentine Central Bank the discretion to determine the required level of reserves; (iv) determined that any reserves above the required level fixed by the Board of Directors constitutes freely available reserves; and (v) provided that in addition to the payment of obligations with international financial institutions, the freely available reserves may also be applied to the payment of official bilateral external debt (i.e. Paris Club).

The reduction of the Argentine Central Bank’s reserves may weaken Argentina’s ability to overcome economic deterioration in the future. As a result of this economic instability, the foreign debt rating of Argentina has been downgraded on multiple occasions based upon concerns regarding economic conditions and rising fears of increased inflationary pressures. This uncertainty may also adversely impact Argentina’s ability to attract capital. Without access to international private financing, Argentina may not be able to finance its obligations, and financing from multilateral financial institutions may be limited or not available. This could also inhibit the ability of the Argentine Central Bank to adopt measures to curb inflation and could adversely affect Argentina’s economic growth and public finances, which could, in turn, adversely affect our operations in Argentina, our financial condition or the results of our operations.

Argentine law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina.

Law No. 26,737, recently passed by the Argentine congress in December 2011, and its implementing regulation Decree No. 274/2012 of February 28, 2012, impose limits on the ownership or possession of rural land by foreign legal entities or foreign individuals (excluding foreign individuals who have resided in Argentina 10ten years or more; who have Argentine children and also have resided at least 5-yearsfive-years in Argentina; or who have been married to Argentine citizens for at least 5five years prior to the transfer of the property rights over rural land and have resided in Argentina for at least 5five years).

Law No. 26,737 and its implementing regulation require that, “foreign ownership” of rural land may not exceed 15% of the total amount of rural land in the Argentine territory calculated also in relation to the territory of the Province, Department or Municipality where the relevant lands are located. For purposes of the law, “foreign ownership” means the ownership (whether by acquisition, transfer, assignment of rights or otherwise) over rural land by: (i) foreign individuals, regardless of whether they are Argentine residents or not; (ii) legal entities where more than 51% of the stock is directly owned by foreign individuals or entities; (iii) legal entities which are indirectly linked to or controlled by foreign entities or individuals through ownership of (a) 25% or more of their stock or (b) a number of votes sufficient to prevail in the local entity’s decision-making process; (iv) any foreign legal entity or individual operating as de facto shareholder; (v) companies that issue bonds (a) convertible in stock representing 25% or more of the company’s stock and (b) whose holders are foreign individuals or entities; (vi) trusts whose beneficiaries are foreign individuals or entities, as defined pursuant to (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) above; (vii) joint ventures in which foreign entities or individuals hold a participating interest higher than those set forth by the law (51% under (ii) or 25% under (iii), (iv), (v) or (vi) above); (viii) foreign public law-governed legal entities; and (ix) simple associations or de facto corporations in which foreigners hold shares in the percentage set forth by the new law in relation to corporations or which are controlled by foreigners. Any modification to the capital stock of companies that own or possess rural land, by public or private instrument, may be reported to the National Registry of Rural Land (Registro Nacional de Tierras Rurales) within 30 days from the date of such modification.

In addition, foreign entities or individuals of the same nationality may not own more than 4.5% of rural land in Argentina and a single foreign entity or individual may not own more than 1,000 hectares in the “core area”, or the “equivalent surface”, as determined by the Interministerial Council of Rural Land (Consejo Interministerial de Tierras Rurales) in accordance with the provinces’ proposal, specifying districts, sub-regions or areas and taking into consideration the location of the land, the proportion of the land area in respect of the total territory of the relevant Province, Department or Municipality and, the quality of the land for use and exploitation. The “equivalent surface” regime may be modified by the Interministerial Council of Rural Lands (Consejo Interministerial de Tierras Rurales) taking into account possible changes in the quality of the land or the growth of urban populations. Pursuant to Decree No. 274/2012 the departments that comprise the “core area” are: Marcos Juarez and Union in the Province of Córdoba; Belgrano, San Martin, San Jeronimo, Iriondo, San Lorenzo, Rosario, Constitución, Caseros and General Lopez in the Province of Santa Fe; and the districts of Leandro N. Alem, General Viamonte, Bragado, General Arenales, Junin, Alberti, Rojas, Chivilcoy, Chacabuco, Colon, Salto, San Nicolas, Ramallo, San Pedro, Baradero, San Antonio de Areco, Exaltacion de La Cruz, Capitan Sarmiento and San Andres de Giles in the Province of Buenos Aires.

Foreign legal entities or individuals may not own rural land that comprise or are located beside permanent and significant bodies of water to be determined by the Interministerial Council of Rural Land (Consejo Interministerial de Tierras Rurales) and will include hydrological works and projects considered strategic and of public interest.

Law No. 26,787 createscreated a National Registry of Rural Land (Registro Nacional de Tierras Rurales) in charge of the enforcement of the provisions of the law and registry of rural land. Foreign owners will bewere required to report their ownership of rural land to the National Registry of Rural Land within the 180 days immediately following the issuance of the law’s implementing regulations.

Acquisition of rural land will not be deemed as an “investment” under bilateral investment treaties signed by the Argentine Republic, since rural land is deemed as “a non-renewable natural resource”.

Certain provisions of Law No. 26,787 and its implementing regulation raise questions over their precise meaning. Law No. 26,787 states that any act in violation of its provisions will be considered null and void, notwithstanding, the law expressly provides that it “does not affect any vested rights”. Hence, it should not have an adverse effect on the current rural land owned by our Argentine subsidiaries. However, our Argentine subsidiaries may be prevented from acquiring additional rural land in Argentina, which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of our operations.

The lack of financing for Argentine companies may have an adverse effect on the results of our operations in Argentina and on the market price of our common shares.

The prospects for Argentine companies accessing financial markets are limited in terms of the amount of the financing available and the conditions and costs of such financing. The default on the Argentine sovereign debt and the global economic crisis have significantly limited the ability of Argentine companies to access international financial markets.

In addition, in November 2008, the Argentine Congress passed a law eliminating the private pension fund system and transferring all retirement and pension funds held by the pension fund administrators (Administradoras de Fondos de Jubilaciones y Pensiones, or “AFJPs”) to the National Social Security Administrative Office (Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social). Because the AFJPs had been the major institutional investors in the Argentine capital markets, the nationalization of the pension fund system has led to a reduction of the liquidity available in the local Argentine capital markets.markets. As of December 31, 2011,2012, our subsidiaries in Argentina have relied on local Argentine financing for 43%50% of our total indebtedness. Lack of access to international or domestic financial markets could affect the projected capital expenditures for our operations in Argentina and, therefore, may have an adverse effect on the results of our operations in Argentina and on the market price of our common shares.

There are concerns about the accuracy of the INDEC’s measurements.Official data regarding inflation may be unreliable.

In JanuarySince 2007, the INDEC modified its methodology used in calculatinghas experienced a process of institutional and methodological reforms that have given rise to controversy with respect to the consumer price index. Atreliability of the same time,information produced by the INDEC. The intervention of the Argentine government also replaced several key personnel atin the INDEC prompting complaintsand the change in the way the inflation index is measured have resulted in disagreements between the Argentine government and private consultants as to the country’s actual annual inflation rate. Members of government interferencethe political opposition in the House of Representatives of the Argentine Congress periodically disseminate inflation data produced by certain private analysts and non-governmental sources which differ significantly from, and which present higher estimates of inflation than) those published by the technical staff atINDEC. According to the INDEC inflation was approximately 8.5% for 2007, 7.2% for 2008, 7.7% for 2009, 9.5% for 2011 and 10.8% for 2012. Uncertainty surrounding future inflation rates has slowed the rebound in the long-term credit market. Private estimates, on average, refer to annual rates of inflation substantially in excess of those published by the INDEC. In addition, the International Monetary Fund requestedpast, inflation has materially undermined the Argentine economy and the government’s ability to create conditions that the government clarify itswould permit stable growth. High inflation rates.may also undermine Argentina’s foreign competitiveness in international markets and adversely affect economic activity and employment, as well as our business and results of operation. In June 2008, the INDEC published a new consumer price index, that eliminated nearly half of the items included in previous surveys and introduced adjustable weightings for fruit, vegetables and clothing, which have seasonal cost variations.

The new index has been criticized by economists and investors after its initial report found prices rising well below expectations. These events have affected the credibility of the consumer price index published by the INDEC, as well as other indices published by the INDEC that use the consumer price index in their calculation, including the poverty index, the unemployment index and real GDP. See “Risks AssociatedBeginning November 23, 2010, the Argentine government consulted with the CountriesIMF for technical assistance in order to prepare a new national consumer price index with the aim of modernizing the current statistical system. During the first quarter of 2011, a team from the IMF started working in conjunction with the INDEC to create such new national consumer price index. Notwithstanding the foregoing, reports published by the IMF state that their staff also uses alternative measures of inflation for macroeconomic surveillance, including data produced by private sources, which We Operate—Inflation in somehave shown inflation rates considerably higher than those issued by the INDEC since 2007, and the IMF has called on Argentina to adopt remedial measures to address the quality of official data. In its meeting held on February 1, 2013, the Executive Board of the countriesIMF found that Argentina’s progress in which we operate, along with governmentalimplementing remedial measures to combat inflation, may have a significant negative effect on the economies of those countriessince September 2012 has not been sufficient, and as a result, the IMF issued a declaration of censure against Argentina in connection with its breach of its related obligations to the IMF under the Articles of Agreement, and called on our financial conditionArgentina to adopt remedial measures to address the inaccuracy of inflation and resultsGDP data without further delay. Any required correction or restatement of operations.”

If it is determined that it is necessary to correct the consumer price index and other INDEC indices there could beresult in a significantfurther decrease in confidence in the ArgentineArgentina’s economy, which could, in turn, have a materiallyan adverse effect on our ability to access the international credit markets at marketmarkets rates to finance our operations.operations and growth.

Government intervention in Argentina may have a direct impact on our prices and sales.

The Argentine government has in the past set certain industry market conditions and prices. In March 2002, the Argentine government fixed the price for milk after a conflict among producers and the government. In 2005, the Argentine government adopted measures in order to increase the domestic availability of beef and reduce domestic prices. The export tax rate was increased and a minimum weight requirement for animals to be slaughtered was established. In March 2006, sales of beef products to foreign markets were temporarily suspended until prices decreased. Furthermore, in 2007 the Argentine government significantly increased export tax rates on exports of crops. A number of restrictions are also imposed on the grain and oilseed markets that essentially limit the access of traders to exports, resulting in a disparity between domestic and world prices. In March 2012, the Undersecretary of Transport created an “indicative price” for the transportation of grains by road which will be fixed on a quarterly basis. The actual price paid for the road transportation of grains should not be lower than 5% or higher than 15% of the “indicative price” fixed for the applicable period. In some cases, the imposition of this “indicative price” would produce increases in our transportation costs. In addition, on April 9, 2013, the Secretary of Commerce issued a resolution that established a fixed price for selling liquid hydrocarbons for a six months period. The fixed price would be the highest selling price on the date of issuance of the resolution, in certain regions of the country.

We cannot assure you that the Argentine government will not interfere in other areas by setting prices or regulating other market conditions. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to freely negotiate the prices of all our Argentine products in the future or that the prices or other market conditions that the Argentine government might impose will allow us to freely negotiate the prices of our products, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The approval of judicial reforms proposed by the Argentine government could adversely affect the operation of our business

On April 8 2013, the Argentine government submitted to the Argentine Congress three bills for: (a) the creation of three courts of cassation and the amendment to the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code (“Courts of Cassation Bill”); (b) the amendment to the Law which regulates the Council of the Judiciary No. 24,937 (“Council of the Judiciary Bill”); and (c) a new regulation of precautionary measures in proceedings involving the federal government or any of its decentralized entities (“Precautionary Proceedings Bill”).

The Court of Cassation Bill, proposes the creation of (i) a federal court of cassation on Administrative Law matters; (ii) a federal and national court of cassation on Labor and Social Security law matters; and (iii) a federal and national court of cassation on Civil and Commercial law matters, which will have jurisdiction to decide the cassation, unconstitutionality and to review appeals against the decisions rendered the by Federal and National Court of Appeals on Administrative Law, Labor and Social Security and Civil and Commercial matters, respectively. The proposed bill sets forth that the judges of the Cassation Courts have to meet the conditions required to be a Supreme Court judge and will be similarly appointed. Abbreviated designations may be followed to speed up the appointment. Finally, such bill reduces the members of the Supreme Court of Argentina from seven to five. The passing of this bill would imply that, since there would be a new instance for judicial review before having access to the Federal Supreme Court, judicial proceedings before federal and national courts would probably take longer and likely result in higher legal costs.

The Council of the Judiciary Bill increases the number of members of the Council of the Judiciary from thirteen to nineteen, which will include three judges, three lawyer’s representatives, six representatives from academia, six congressmen (4 selected by the majority in the Argentine Congress and two selected by the minority) and a Federal Executive Branch representative. Furthermore, the Bill changes the method for appointing the Members of the Council, while they are currently appointed by their peers, after the passing of the bill, would be appointed together with the general presidential elections by means of a previous open, compulsory and simultaneous primary elections. The Council of the Judiciary is entrusted with broad powers to organize and run the system to train, appoint and remove judges; approve the draft proposal for the annual budget, establish the system of compensation of all the judicial system and provide for the administration of all the judicial personnel; sanction judges and retired judges; and amend the regime applicable to the judiciary system. Pursuant to this bill the election of the members of the Council of the Judiciary would be politically based and the majorities for the removal of judges would be limited.

According to the Precautionary Proceedings Bill, when granting a precautionary measure against the Argentine government and its agencies, judges will have to establish, under penalty of nullity, a period of effectiveness of such measure of no longer than six months in normal proceedings and three months in abbreviated proceedings and in the cases of “amparo”. The term can be extended for six months considering that the public interest involved in the process. Special consideration will be given to the dilatory tactics or proactive measures taken by the party that was awarded the measure. In addition, under such legislation Judges are not allowed to grant precautionary measures that will affect or detract from its purposes or in any way disrupt the property or revenues of the Federal Government, nor impose personal monetary charges to public officers. Moreover, the bill establishes that the precautionary measures against the Federal Government or its decentralized entities will be effective once the requesting party places an injunction bond for the expenditures or damages that the measure may cause. The injunction bond will not be required when the precautionary measure is granted in favor of the Federal Government or any of its decentralized entities.

As of the date of this annual report, the Council of the Judiciary Bill and the Precautionary Proceedings Bill have been passed into law by the Argentine Congress. While an earlier version of the Court of Cassation Bill was approved by the Argentine Senate, due to the inclusion of certain amendments by the Argentine House of Representatives, the legislation will be subject to debate in Senate in its current form before it is passed into law. When these legislative measures become effective, they may have a negative impact on our business and operations as such legislation could make a timely and impartial administrative process more difficult.

Government measures to preempt or respond to social unrest may adversely affect the Argentine economy and our business.

During the Argentine economic crisis in 2001 and 2002, Argentina experienced significant social and political turmoil, including civil unrest, riots, looting, nationwide protests, strikes and street demonstrations. Despite

Argentina’s economic recovery and relative stabilization, social and political tension and high levels of poverty and unemployment continue. In 2008, Argentina faced nationwide strikes and protests from farmers due to increased export taxes on agricultural products, which disrupted economic activity and have heightened political tensions. Currently, Argentina is facing national protests from the Argentine population. On November 8, 2012 there was a massive protest against the government and on November 20, 2012 a general strike led by opposition trade unions. The social unrest increased during the last months of 2012, and in December there were new riots and lootings to shops and supermarkets in various cities around the country. In addition, on April 18, 2013 there was a new protest against the government mainly due to the proposed judicial reforms.

Future government policies to preempt, or in response to, social unrest may include expropriation, nationalization, forced renegotiation or modification of existing contracts, suspension of the enforcement of creditors’ rights, new taxation policies, including royalty and tax increases and retroactive tax claims, and changes in laws and policies affecting foreign trade and investment. Such policies could destabilize the country and adversely and materially affect the Argentine economy, and thereby our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Disputes between the Argentine government and the agricultural sector may adversely affect the Argentine economy and our business.

In 2008, the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance issued a resolution which applied variable export tariffs (retenciones móviles) to the agricultural sector, thereby increasing the tariffs applicable to such exports. The resolution caused a strong reaction by organizations and individuals related to the agricultural sector, who considered the increase a direct confiscation of their private property. This reaction was publicly evidenced by large-scale demonstrations all over the country, resulting in the largest agricultural strike in Argentina’s history, which included road blocks by strikers to prevent traffic of any freight related to agricultural production. As a consequence, markets reacted adversely, causing a recession in local demand and a disruption in the local financial markets. After a serious institutional crisis between the Argentine congress and the executive branch, the Argentine government issued decrees limiting the effectiveness of the original resolution. However, we cannot assure you that the government’s dispute with the agricultural sector will not resume or whether a similar reaction or conflict with the same sector will not arise. In fact, on December 21, 2012, through Decree No. 2552 the Argentine government revoked the sale of a facility of the Argentine Rural Society (Sociedad Rural Argentina) in the City of Buenos Aires that has been occupied by the Argentine Rural Society since 1875 and title was transferred to it pursuant to Decree No. 2699 of the Argentine government in the 1990’s. Cattle farmers engaged in a one-day strike in protest of this decision and the Argentine Rural Society has warned that it will organize new protests against this decision and all other actions of the Argentine government against the agricultural and cattle sectors.

Although, to date, the dispute has not materially affected us, we cannot assure you that a similar dispute will not arise and, if it were to arise, that it will not have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition in the future.

The Argentine government may order salary increases to be paid to employees in the private sector, which would increase our operating costs.

In the past,August 2012, the Argentine government has passed laws, regulations and decrees requiring companiesestablished a 25% increase in the private sectorminimum salary and as of February 2013 the applicable minimum salary is AR$2.875. Due to maintain minimum wagethe high levels and provide specified benefits to employees and may do so again in the future. In the aftermath of the Argentine economic crisis,inflation, employers both in the public and private sectors have experiencedare experiencing significant pressure from organized labor and their employees to further increase salaries. During the beginning of 2013, organized labor has agreed with employers’ associations on salary increases between 22% and labor organizations to increase wages and to provide additional employee benefits. Due to the high levels of inflation, the employees and labor organizations have begun again demanding significant wage increases.25%. It is possible that the Argentine government could adopt measures mandatingestablishing further minimum salary increases, and/or the provision of additional employee benefits in the future. Any such measures could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

An increase in export and import duties and controls may have an adverse impact on our sales.

Since 2002, the Argentine government has imposed duties on the exports of various primary and manufactured products, including some of our products. During the last eightten years, such export taxes have undergone significant increases, reaching a maximum of 35%. in the case of soybean. We cannot assure you that there will not be further

increases in the export taxes or that other new export taxes or quotas will not be imposed. Imposition of new export taxes or quotas or a significant increase in existing export taxes or the application of export quotas could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Pursuant to a recent resolution of the Argentine Federal Tax Authority (“Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos—blicos - AFIP”) since February 2012, prior to the execution of any purchase order or similar document, Argentine importers are required to file before the AFIP a “Prior Import Statement” (Declaración Jurada Anticipada de Importación) providing information on future imports. Compliance with this requirement will be verified by the Argentine Customs upon arrival of the goods into Argentina and will be condition for the authorization of the payment of the purchase price by the Argentine financial entities. Even though this is intended merely as an information regime, it may be used for purposes of restricting imports into Argentina. A similar regime was also imposed in respect of the import and export of services, and could result in additional restrictions being imposed on the payments made by Argentine residents on services provided by foreign residents. The imposition of this regime may restrict the importsexports of goods and services of our Argentine subsidiaries which may adversely affect our financial conditions or results of operations.

Exchange controls could restrict the inflow and outflow of funds in Argentina.

In 2001 and 2002, the Argentine government implemented a number of monetary and currency exchange control measures that included restrictions on the withdrawal of funds deposited with banks and stringent restrictions on the outflow of foreign currency from Argentina, including for purposes of paying principal and interest on debt and distributing dividends.

Although most of these restrictions were eased in the past, as a consequence of the increase of the demand in Argentina for U. S. Dollars and the capital flows out of Argentina during 2011, the Argentine government recently

imposed additional restrictions on the purchase of foreign currency and on the transfer of funds from Argentina (e.g., to make portfolio investments) and reduced the time required to comply with the mandatory transfer of funds into Argentina (e.g., the mandatory transfer into Argentina of the proceeds of loans disbursed outside of Argentina). Since January 2012, the term for mandatory transfer was reduced from 365 days to 30 or 10 days following disbursement.disbursement depending on the indebtedness. Accordingly, we may face problemsdifficulties in the payment of external debt obligations from Argentina, we may not be able to fund and/or finance our operations in Argentina, or we may not be able to distribute dividends from Argentina. Additionally, by means of Resolutionresolution 142/2012 issued by the Ministry of Economy on April 24, 2012, and Communication “A” 5300 issued by the Central Bank on April 27, 2012, the term to comply with the mandatory transfer into Argentina of export proceeds was reduced to 15 days.days following shipment. This last term was increased to 30 days pursuant to Resolution 231/2012 issued by the Ministry of Economy on May 24, 2012. These restrictions and requirements could adversely affect our financial condition and the results of our operations, or the market price of our common shares

Changes in the Argentine tax laws may adversely affect the results of our operations.

The Argentine government is currently developing a Billbill to amend the Income Tax Law denominated “Anti-Evasion Plan III”. Pursuant to the proposed Bill,bill, among other things, deductible losses (that can be deducted within the following five years) would be limited to a 30% of the gains earned in each fiscal year; capital gains obtained from foreign individuals or entities from the sale, exchange or disposition of shares and other securities would be subject to the income tax at a rate of 35%; and payments made to individuals or entities located or incorporated in countries with law or no income taxation would be subject to withholding at a rate of 35% and would not be deductible. If these amendments are passed into law, the limitations on the deductions may adversely affect the results of our Argentine subsidiaries operations; and the taxation of the capital gains will adversely impact the results of the sale or disposition of our Argentine subsidiaries’ shares.

Risks Related to Brazil

Brazilian economic and political conditions and perceptions of these conditions in international markets have a direct impact on our business and our access to international capital and debt markets and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

A significant portion of our operations, properties and customers are located in Brazil. Accordingly, our financial condition and results of operations are substantially dependent on economic conditions in Brazil. The Brazilian economy has experienced significant volatility in recent decades, characterized by periods of low or negative growth, high and variable levels of inflation and currency devaluation. Brazil’s GDP, in real terms, grew by 6.1% in 2007, 5.1% in 2008, decreased 0.2% in 2009, increased by 7.5% in 2010, and increased 3.0% in 2011.2011 and increased 0.9% in 2012. We cannot assure you that GDP will increase or remain stable in the future. Future developments in the Brazilian economy may affect Brazil’s growth rates and, consequently, the consumption of sugar, ethanol, and our other products. As a result, these developments could impair our business strategies, results of operations and financial condition.

Historically, Brazil’s political situation has influenced the performance of the Brazilian economy, and political crises have affected the confidence of investors and the general public, which has resulted in economic deceleration and heightened volatility in the securities issued abroad by Brazilian companies. Future developments in policies of the Brazilian government and/or the uncertainty of whether and when such policies and regulations may be implemented, all of which are beyond our control, could have a material adverse effect on us..

Changes in Brazilian tax laws may increase our tax burden. have a material adverse impact on the taxes applicable to our business

The Brazilian government frequently implements changes to the Brazilian tax regime that may affect us and our customers.clients. These changes include changes in prevailing tax rates and, occasionally, imposition of temporary taxes, the proceeds of which are earmarked for designated government purposes. Some of these changes may result in increases in our tax payments, which could adversely affect industry profitability and increase the prices of our products, restrict our ability to do business in our existing and target markets and cause our financial results to suffer. For example, in JulySeptember 2011, the Brazilian government introduced a tax on currency derivative securities transactions (“IOF/Securities”) (where the underlying asset is linked to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the Reais) that are executed through the Brazilian markets at the time of the acquisition, sale or maturity of IOF/Securities-DerivativesSecurities. The tax is calculated at the rate of 1.0% on the notional adjusted value of the financial derivatives. Also, thederivative transaction. The government changed twicealso implemented several changes to the tax charged on consumer financial credit transactions in 2011:. In April 2011, the rate was increased from 0.0041% per day to 0.0082% per day, which represents an increase of 1.5% per year. In April, andDecember 2011, it was changed again, to a rate of 0.0068% per day, representing a reduction of 0.5% per year in December.year. In May 2012, it was reduced again to 0.0041% per day. On March 1, 2012, the Brazilian government issued new regulations effective immediately relating to new export prepayment financing, limiting the tenor of these financings to 360 days and excluding financial institutions as eligible lenders. Exporters may continue to obtain long-term

financing from financial institutions, but these financings will not benefit from reduced foreign exchange tax IOF rate applicable to the conversion of foreign currency into raise related to borrowings under export prepayment financings and will no longer be subject to an exemption on withholding tax payable for interest. In addition, the Brazilian government implemented a 6% IOF/Exchange tax rate applicable to foreign exchange transactions related to financing from foreign financial institutions (“IOF/Exchange”) on loan transactions with an average lifematurity of less than five years and reduced the IOF/Exchange rate for foreign financings with an average life360 days. In December 2012, the Brazilian government modified the regulation , allowing early receipt of more than five years to 0%.resources for Brazilian exporters, for prepayment export facilities by importers or any corporate entity operating abroad, including financial institutions, without any incidence of taxes in certain cases. The effects of these changes and any other change that could result from the enactment of additional taxationlegislation cannot be quantified. . We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our projected cash flow and profitability following any increases in Brazilian taxes applicable to us and our operations.

Widespread corruption and fraud relating to ownership of real estate may adversely affect our business, especially our land transformation business.

Under Brazilian Legislation, real property ownership is normally transferred by means of a transfer deed, and subsequently registered at the appropriate Real Estate Registry Office under the corresponding real property record. There are uncertainties, corruption and fraud relating to title ownership of real estate in Brazil, mostly in rural areas. In certain cases, the Real Estate Registry Office may register deeds with errors, including duplicate and/or fraudulent entries, and, therefore, deed challenges frequently occur, leading to judicial actions. Property disputes over title ownership are frequent in Brazil, and, as a result, there is a risk that errors, fraud or challenges could adversely affect us.

Social movements and the possibility of expropriation may affect the normal use of, damage, or deprive us of the use of or fair value of, our properties.

Social movements, such asMovimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem TerraandComissão Pastoral da Terra, are active in Brazil and advocate land reform and mandatory property redistribution by the federal government. Land invasions and occupations of rural areas by a large number of individuals is common practice for these movements, and, in certain areas, including those in which we have invested or are likely to invest, police protection and effective eviction proceedings are not available to land owners. As a result, we cannot assure you that our properties will not be subject to invasion or occupation by these groups. A land invasion or occupation could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or the value of our common shares In addition, our land may be subject to expropriation by the federal government. Under Article 184 of the Brazilian legal system Constitution, the federal government may expropriate land that is not in compliance with mandated local “social““social functions” for purposes of land reform. “, upon prior and fair compensation by means of rural debt bonds (títulos da dívida agrária). “Social function” is described in Article 186 of the Brazilian Constitution as (i) rational and adequate exploitation of land,; (ii) adequate use of natural resources available and preservation of the environment,; (iii) compliance with labor laws,; and (iv) and exploitation of land to promote welfare of owners and employees. If the Brazilian government decides to expropriate any of our properties, our results of operations may be adversely affected, to the extent that potential compensation to be paid by the federal government may be less than the profit we could make from the sale or use of such land. Disputing the federal government’s government’s expropriation of land is usually time-consuming and the outcomes atatof such challenges are uncertain. In addition, we may be forced to accept public debt bonds, which have limited liquidity, as compensation for expropriated land instead of cash. A land invasion or occupation also could materially impair the normal use of our lands or have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or the value of our common shares.

Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.

Brazilian federal law establishesFederal Law No. 5,709, effective October 7, 1971 (“Law 5709”) established certain restrictions on the acquisition of rural property by foreigners, including that (i) foreign investors may only acquire rural properties in which agricultural, cattle-raising, industrial or colonization projects are going to be developed as approved by the relevant authorities; (ii) the total rural area to be acquired by a foreign investor cannot exceed one quarter of the surface of the municipality in whichwhere it is located, and foreigners with the same nationality may not own, cumulatively, more than 10% of the surface of the municipality in which it is located; and (iii) the acquisition or possession (or anyin remright) by a foreigner of rural property situated in an area considered important to national security must be previously approved by the General Office of the National Security Council (Secretaria-Geral do Conselho de Defesa Nacional)DefesaSeguran;a Nacional). The Pursuant to Article 23 of Law No. 8,629, of February 25, 1993 (“Law 8629”), the restrictions mentioned in items (i) and (ii) above established by Law 5709 are also applicable for rural lease agreements executed by foreigners. “Parcerias Rurales” (agriculture““Parcerias Rurales“Rurais”(agriculture partnerships agreements) have not been subject to these restrictions. However,Although, a broader interpretation construction of the existing regulations maycould have also includeincluded these agreements within the limitations for foreigners., the Federal General Attorney’s Office (“AGU”) on October 8, 2012 issued a legal opinion 005/2012, pursuant to which the AGU confirmed the understanding that the “Parcerias Rurais” are not subject to the restrictions or limitations of Law 5709 In addition, pursuant to Law 8629, the acquisition or lease by a foreigner of a rural property exceeding 100módulos de exploração indefinida(“MEI,” a

measurement unit defined by the National Institute for Colonization and Agrarian Reform (Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agraria, or “INCRA”) in hectares for each region of the country) must be previously approved by the Brazilian National Congress. Brazilian federal law enacted in 1971Law 5709 also establishes that the same restrictions apply to Brazilian companies that are controlled by foreign investors. Any acquisition or lease of rural property by foreigners in violation of thesethe terms of law 5709 would be considered null and void under Brazilian law.

However, the Brazilian Constitution enacted in 1988 and its amendments, in particular Constitutional Amendment No. 6, of August 15, 1995, set forthprovides that (i) no restrictions on the acquisition of rural land in Brazil should apply to Brazilian companies; and (ii) any company incorporated and headquartered in Brazil and controlled by foreign investors must receive the same treatment as any other company incorporated and headquartered in Brazil

and controlled by Brazilian investors. Since the enactment of the Brazilian Constitution in 1988, the interpretation had been that the restrictions imposed by federal lawlawLaw 5709 on the acquisition or lease of rural property above-mentioned did not apply to Brazilian companies controlled by foreigners, pursuant to the legal opinion No. GQ-22, issued by the Federal General Attorney’s Office (the “AGU”) in 1994, which was ratified by legal opinion No. GQ-181, also issued by the AGU’ in 1998. However, the Brazilian Justice National Council issued an Official Letter on July 13, 2010 addressed to all the Brazilian local State Internal Affairs Bureaus in order for them to adopt procedures within 60 days and instruct the local State Notary and Real Estate Registry Offices to observe the restrictions of the Brazilian law on the acquisitions of rural land by Brazilian companies with foreign equity holders. Thereafter, on August 19, 2010, the AGU revised its prior opinion, and published a new legal opinion confirming, which: (i) revoked the AGU’s legal opinions No. GQ-22 and GQ-181; and (ii) confirmed that Brazilian entities controlled by foreigners should be subject to the restrictions described above, and the transactions entered into by foreigners in connection with rural properties shall be subject to the analysis and approval from INCRA, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and the Brazilian National Congress, when applicable. This revised opinion was ratified by the President of Brazil and published in the Official Gazette of the Federal Executive on August 23, 2010, becoming binding as of such date. We therefore believe that the acquisitions of rural properties by Brazilian companies controlled by foreigners registered in the appropriate real estate registry prior to August 23, 2010 willare not be affected by this bindingthe AGU’s legal opinion. As a confirmation of such understanding, pursuant to the Joint Normative Ruling N. 1 issued on September 27, 2012 by the Ministries of: (i) Agricultural Development; (ii) Agriculture, Cattle-raising and Supply; (iii) Industry Development and Foreign Commerce; and (iv) Tourism, a Brazilian company controlled by foreign individuals or companies which acquired or leased rural properties, by means of an act or agreement entered into from June 7, 1994 and August 22, 2010, may register such property before the National System of Rural Registry (Sistema Nacional de Catastro Rural-SNCR), without any administrative sanction. However, going forward,in the future, the acquisition and leasing of rural land in Brazil, including through corporate transactions, will be subject to the above-mentioned restrictions, and will require several additional layers of review and approvals which may be discretionary (including the approvals from INCRA, Ministry of Agrarian Development and the Brazilian National Congress, when applicable), burdensome and time consuming. . Additionally, the Joint Normative Ruling N. 1 sets forth the administrative procedures applicable to requests for authorization for the acquisition or lease of rural properties by foreign investors pursuant to Law 5709. Under the Joint Normative Ruling, in order to obtain the authorization for the acquisition or lease of rural properties, foreign investors shall present a project to the Regional Superintendence of the National Institute of Colonizaçao and Land Reform (Superintendéncia Regional do Instituto Nacional de Coloniza;iio e Reforma Agrária), containing the following information: (i) the rationale for the relationship between the property to be acquired or leased and the project size; (ii) physical and financial schedule of the investment and implementation of the project; (iii) use of official credit (governmental funds) for the total or partial finance of the project; (iv) logistic viability of the execution of the project and, in case of a industrial project, proof of compatibility between the local industrial sites and the geographic location of the lands; and (v) proof of compatibility with the criteria established by the Brazilian Ecological and Economical Zoning (Zoneamento Ecológico Económico do Brasil- ZEE), relating to the location of the property.

While we conduct our operations in Brazil through local subsidiaries, we would be considered a foreign controlled entity within the meaning of the restrictions articulated above. Therefore, if we are not able to comply with these restrictions and obtain the required approvals in connection with future acquisitions, our business plan, contemplated expansion in Brazil and results of operations will be adversely affected.

Furthermore, there is currently proposed legislation under analysis in the Brazilian National Congress regarding the acquisition of rural land by Brazilian companies controlled by foreign holders, which if approved may further limit and restrict the investments of companies with foreign equity capital in rural land in Brazil. Such further restrictions, if adopted, may place more strain on our ability to expand our operations in Brazil.

The Brazilian government has exercised, and continues to exercise, significant influence over the Brazilian economy.

The Brazilian government frequently intervenes in the Brazilian economy and occasionally makes significant changes in policy and regulations. The Brazilian government’s actions to control inflation and other policies and regulations have often involved, among other measures, increases in interest rates, changes in tax policies, price controls, currency devaluations, capital controls and limits on exports and imports. We may be adversely affected by changes in policy or regulations involving or affecting factors such as:

 

interest rates;

monetary policy;

 

limitation on ownership of rural land by foreigners;

 

exchange controls and restrictions on remittances abroad;

currency fluctuations;

 

inflation;

 

the liquidity of domestic capital and financial markets;

 

tax policy; and

 

other political, social and economic policies or developments in or affecting Brazil.

Uncertainty over whether the Brazilian government will implement changes in policy or regulations affecting these or other factors in the future may contribute to economic uncertainty in Brazil and to heightened volatility in the Brazilian securities markets and securities issued abroad that are supported by Brazilian issuers. As a result, these uncertainties and other future developments in the Brazilian economy may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and may adversely affect the price of our common shares.

Our business in Brazil is subject to governmental regulation.

Our Brazilian operations are subject to a variety of national, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental, agricultural, health and safety and labor laws. We invest financial and managerial resources to comply with these laws and related permit requirements. Our failure to do so could subject us to fines or penalties, enforcement actions, claims for personal injury or property damages, or obligations to investigate and/or remediate damage or injury. Moreover, if applicable laws and regulations, or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, become more stringent in the future, our capital or operating costs could increase beyond what we currently anticipate, and the process of obtaining or renewing licenses for our activities could be hindered or even opposed by the competent authorities.

We are also subject to several laws and regulations, among others, imposed in Brazil by (i) the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Agência Nacional do Petróleo,Gás Natural e Biocombustível) and by the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) (“ANEEL”) due to our production of sugarcane and ethanol and (ii) the Ministry of Agriculture, Breeding Cattle and Supply (Ministerio da Agricultura,Pecuaria e Abastecimento), due to our agricultural, sugarcane and ethanol production activities. If an adverse final decision is issued in an administrative process, we could be exposed to penalties and sanctions derived from the violation of any of these laws and regulations, including the payment of fines, and, depending on the level of severity applied to the infraction, the closure of facilities and/or stoppage of activities and the cancellation or suspension of the registrations, authorizations and licenses, which may also result in temporary interruption or discontinuity of activities in our plants, and adversely affect our business, financial status, and operating results.

Government laws and regulations in Brazil governing the burning of sugarcane could have a material adverse impact on our business or financial performance.

In Brazil, approximately 54% of sugarcane is currently harvested by burning the crop, which removes leaves in addition to eliminating insects and other pests. The state of São Paulo and some local governments have established laws and regulations that limit and/or entirely prohibit the burning of sugarcane and there is a likelihood that increasingly stringent regulations will be imposed by the state of São Paulo and other governmental agencies in the

near future. We currently make significant investments to comply with these laws and regulations. Although our plans for the implementation of mechanized harvesting are underway, with 87%90% of our sugarcane harvest mechanized during the 2010-20112011-2012 harvest, the strengthening of these laws and regulations or the total prohibition of sugarcane burning would require us to increase our planned investment in harvesting equipment, which, in turn, would limit our ability to fund other investments. In addition, the state of São Paulo has imposed an obligation on growers to dedicate a certain percentage of land used for sugarcane cultivation for native or reclaimed forest area. The cost of setting aside this land is difficult to predict and may increase costs for us or our sugarcane suppliers. As a result, the costs to comply with existing or new laws or regulations are likely to increase, and, in turn, our ability to operate our plants and harvest our sugarcane crops may be adversely affected.

Any failure to comply with these laws and regulations may subject us to legal and administrative actions. These actions can result in civil or criminal penalties, including a requirement to pay penalties or fines, which may range from US$5 to US$50 million and can be doubled or tripled in case of recidivism, an obligation to make capital and other expenditures or an obligation to materially change or cease some operations.

Risks Related to a Luxembourg Company

We are a Luxembourg corporation (“société anonyme”) and it may be difficult for you to obtain or enforce judgments against us or our executive officers and directors in the United States.

We are organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Most of our assets are located outside the United States. Furthermore, most of our directors and officers and the experts named in this annual report reside outside the United States, and most of their assets are located outside the United States. As a result, you may find it difficult to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons or to enforce outside the United States judgments obtained against us or these persons in U.S. courts, including judgments in actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws. Likewise, it may also be difficult for you to enforce in U.S. courts judgments obtained against us or these persons in courts located in jurisdictions outside the United States, including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws. It may also be difficult for an investor to bring an action in a Luxembourg court predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us or these persons. Luxembourg law, furthermore, does not recognize a shareholder’s right to bring a derivative action on behalf of the company.

Service of process within Luxembourg upon the Company may be possible, provided that The Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters of November 15, 1965 is complied with.

As there is no treaty in force on the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters between the United States and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, courts in Luxembourg will not automatically recognize and enforce a final judgment rendered by a U.S. court. The enforceability in Luxembourg courts of judgments entered by U.S. courts will be subject prior any enforcement in Luxembourg to the procedure and the conditions set forth in particular in the Luxembourg procedural code, which conditions may include the following (subject to court interpretation which may evolve):

 

  

the judgment of the U.S. court is final and duly enforceable (exécutoire) in the United States;

 

the U.S. court had jurisdiction over the subject matter leading to the judgment (that is, its jurisdiction was established in compliance both with Luxembourg private international law rules and with the applicable domestic U.S. federal or state jurisdictional rules);

 

the U.S. court has applied to the dispute the substantive law which would have been applied by Luxembourg courts;

 

the judgment was granted following proceedings where the counterparty had the opportunity to appear, and if it appeared, to present a defense;

 

the U.S. court has acted in accordance with its own procedural laws; and

 

the judgment of the U.S. court does not contravene Luxembourg international public policy.

Under our articles of incorporation, we indemnify and hold our directors harmless against all claims and suits brought against them, subject to limited exceptions. Under our articles of incorporation, to the extent allowed or required by law, the rights and obligations among or between us, any of our current or former directors, officers and company employees and any current or former shareholder will be governed exclusively by the laws of Luxembourg and subject to the jurisdiction of the Luxembourg courts, unless such rights or obligations do not relate to or arise out of their capacities as such. Although there is doubt as to whether U.S. courts would enforce such provision in an action brought in the United States under U.S. securities laws, such provision could make enforcingthe enforcement of judgments obtained outside Luxembourg more difficult as to the enforcement against our assets in Luxembourg or jurisdictions that would apply Luxembourg law.

You may have more difficulty protecting your interests than you would as a shareholder of a U.S. corporation.

Our corporate affairs are governed by our articles of incorporation and by the laws governing joint stock companies organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as well as such other applicable local law, rules and regulations. The rights of our shareholders and the responsibilities of our directors and officers under Luxembourg law are different from those applicable to a corporation incorporated in the United States. There may be less publicly available information about us than is regularly published by or about U.S. issuers. Also, Luxembourg regulations governing the securities of Luxembourg companies may not be as extensive as those in effect in the United States, and Luxembourg law and regulations in respect of corporate governance matters may not be as protective of minority shareholders as state corporation laws in the United States. Therefore, you may have more difficulty protecting your interests in connection with actions taken by our directors and officers or our principal shareholders than you would as a shareholder of a corporation incorporated in the United States.

You may not be able to participate in equity offerings, and you may not receive any value for rights that we may grant.

Pursuant to Luxembourg corporate law, existing shareholders are generally entitled to preemptive subscription rights in the event of capital increases and issues of shares against cash contributions. However, under our articles of incorporation, the board of directors has been authorized to waive, limit or suppress such preemptive subscription rights until the fifth anniversary of the publication of the authorization granted to the board in respect of such waiver by the general meeting of shareholders.

Item  4. Information on the Company

Item 4.Information on the Company

A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

A.HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

General Information

Adecoagro is a Luxembourgsociété anonyme(a public company limited by shares)joint stock company). The Company’s legal name is “Adecoagro S.A.” Adecoagro was incorporated on June 11, 2010 and on October 26, 2010 all the shares in issue in Adecoagro were acquired by IFH LLC.

On October 30, 2010, the members of IFH LLC transferred pro rata approximately 98% of their membership interests in IFH LLC to Adecoagro in exchange for common shares of Adecoagro.

On January 28, 2011, Adecoagro completed the IPO of its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The shares are traded under the symbol “AGRO.”

During 2011, we contributed net proceeds of the IPO to increase our interest in IFH from 98% to 98.64%. In a series of transactions during 2012, we transferred shares of Adecoagro to certain limited partners of IFH in exchange for their residual interest in IFH increasing our interest in IFH to approximately 100%.

Adecoagro is registered with the Luxembourg Registry of Trade and Companies under number B153681. Adecoagro has its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Our telephone number is (+352) 2689-8213.

History

Since our inception in 2002, we have optimized the use of our portfolio of land acquired from time to time and effectively worked towards reaching its productive potential. We replaced the production model used by former owners of our assets with one that is more efficient and sustainable at the same time. Every hectare of our land capable of growing crops, other than land subject to land reserve requirements, is allocated to growing crops or producing sugarcane, while our other land is used for raising dairy cows or leased for raising cattle.

In September 2002, we commenced our operations with the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of Pecom Agropecuaria S.A., an Argentine corporation (sociedad anónima), and we rapidly became one of the largest agricultural companies in Argentina. Involving more than 74,000 hectares of farmland, this acquisition represented one of the largest stock purchase transactions in South America in 2002. In connection with the acquisition, Pecom Agropecuaria S.A. changed its name to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. (“Adeco Agropecuaria”).

Adeco Agropecuaria was the platform from which we executed our expansion plans, including the acquisition of additional land and the diversification of our business activities.

In 2004, we began our regional expansion and acquired our farm in Uruguay (approximately 5,000 hectares). In 2005, we continued the expansion of our crop business in Argentina with the acquisitions of La Agraria S.A. (approximately 4,857 hectares) and Establecimientos El Orden S.A. and Cavok S.A. (approximately 15,157 hectares).In. In 2005, we acquired our first sugar and ethanol mill, Usina Monte Alegre S.A., with a crushing capacity of 0.9 million tons of sugarcane per year at that time.

In 2006 and 2007, we continued our land portfolio expansion and vertical integration through the acquisitions of Pilagá S.A. (formerly Pilagá S.R.L. and before that, Pilagá S.A.G.), one of the largest and oldest agriculture companies in Argentina, with more than 88,000 hectares and two rice processing facilities, and one additional farm of approximately 2,400 hectares in Argentina and five farms of approximately 24,000 hectares in Brazil for the production of sugarcane and coffee. In 2007, we also acquired La Lácteo S.A., our Argentine dairy processing joint venture company, with two milk production facilities and an installed processing capacity of 150,000 liters of milk per day at that time. This joint-venture was entered with Agropur Cooperative, Canada’s second largest milk processing company.

Also, in December 2007, we acquired Bañado del Salado S.A. and Agro Invest S.A., with more than 43,000 hectares for crop production in Argentina, and one farm in Uruguay of approximately 3,177 hectares. In Brazil, we bought more than 13,000 hectares for the planting of sugarcane for our sugarcane cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Additionally, in August 2010, we acquired Dinaluca S.A., an agricultural company consisting of a farm located in the province of Corrientes, Argentina, and with more than 14,000 hectares for crop production in Argentina.

On October 30, 2010, as part of the corporate reorganization, referred to herein as the Reorganization, AFI Ltd., a subsidiary of IFH LLC and the parent of Adecoagro LLC, distributed its interest in Adecoagro LLC to IFH LLC and commenced a process of dissolution, making IFH LLC the direct parent of Adecoagro LLC. Thereafter, our shareholders transferred pro rata 98% of their membership interests in IFH LLC to Adecoagro (a corporation organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with no prior holdings or operations, formed for the purpose, among others, of facilitating our IPO) in exchange for 100% of the common shares of Adecoagro.

In connection with the Reorganization, Adecoagro converted IFH LLC from a limited liability company to a limited liability partnership, IFH LP, a Delaware limited partnership. Following the Reorganization, IFH LP was owned 2% by our shareholders, approximately 98% by Adecoagro, in each case as limited partners, and the remainder by Ona Ltd., a newly formed Maltese corporation, as its general partner. IFH LLC also converted Adecoagro LLC to Adecoagro LP, a Delaware limited partnership. Following the Reorganization, Adecoagro LP was owned approximately 100% by IFH LP as limited partner, and the remainder by Toba Ltd., a newly formed Maltese corporation, as its general partner.

On January 28, 2011, we successfully completed the IPO of our shares listed on the NYSE. WeNYSE and on February 2, 2011 we issued 28,405,925 shares, at a price of US$11 per share. The shares trade under the symbol “AGRO.”

On January 28,February 2, 2011, we also issued and sold to Al Gharrafa Investment Company (“Al Gharrafa”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Holding LLC and one of our shareholders, 7,377,598 common shares at a purchase price of $10.65 per share, which is equal to the price per common share paid by the underwriters acting in the initial public offering of the Company, pursuant to an agreement entered into on January 6, 2011.

During 2011, we contributed net proceeds of the IPO to IFH and increased our interest in IFH from 98% to 98.64%.

In addition, on February 11, 2011, we issued 4,285,714 shares when the over-allotment option was exercised by the underwriters in our IPO.

Furthermore, in AugustDuring 2011, we acquired:contributed net proceeds of the IPO to IFH and increased our interest in IFH from 98% to 98.64%.

Furthermore, between August and November 2011, we acquired in Argentina: (i) Compañía Agroforestal de Servicios y Mandatos S.A., an agricultural Argentine company owner of more than 4,900 hectares of land in the Argentine province of Santiago del Estero, and (ii) Simoneta S.A., an agricultural Argentine company owner of more than 4,600 hectares of land in the Argentine province of La Pampa.

Finally, in November 2011 we acquiredPampa, and (iii) 3,400 hectares of land for crop production in the province of San Luis.

During March, 2012, wethe Company issued 696,618in a series of transactions 1,654,752 shares to certain limited partners of IFHInternational Farmland Holdings LP (“IFH”) in exchange for their residual interest, in IFH, totaling 0.57230%, thereby increasing our1.36% interest in IFHIFH. After giving effect to 99.2%.this exchange, the Company held approximately 100% of IFH.

On February 26, 2013, Adecoagro formed CHS Agro, a joint venture with CHS Inc. CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) a leading farmer-owned energy, grains and foods company based in the United States. We hold 50% interest in CHS Agro. CHS Agro will build a sunflower processing facility located in the city of Pehuajo, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The facility will process blackoil and confectionary sunflower into specialty products such as in-shell seeds and oil seeds, which will be entirely exported to markets in Europe and the Middle East. The joint venture will grow confectionary sunflower on leased farms, while blackoil sunflower will be originated from third parties. We and CHS Inc. are committed to make a capital contribution to CHS Agro of approximately US$ 4 million each during 2013.

On February 5, 2013, we completed an underwritten secondary offering of 13.9 million common shares of Adecoagro offered by our shareholder, HBK Master Fund LP at a price per share to the public of $8.00. The shares were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the SEC.

On February 13, 2013, HBK Master Fund LP sold an additional 2,1 million common shares of Adecoagro pursuant to the overallotment option it granted to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, the sole underwriter in the secondary offering. As of March 31, 2013, and after the completion of the offering, public shareholders held approximately 51.9% of our capital stock.

The diagramsdiagram below illustrateillustrates our corporate structure as of DecemberMarch 31, 20112013.

 

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*Private Shareholders refer to shareholders of record prior to our IPO and transferees.
**Does not account for an immaterial amount of shares required to be owned by other persons pursuant to Maltese law.

Principal Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures totaled $ 301.7 million, $165.3 million $130.6 million and $138.6$130.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively.

For a discussion of our capital expenditures and future projections, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Capital Expenditure Commitments.”

B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW

B.BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Our Company

We are a leading agricultural company in South America, with operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. We are currently involved in a broad range of businesses, including farming crops and other agricultural products, cattle and dairy operations, sugar, ethanol and energy production and land transformation. Our sustainable business model is focused on (i) a low-cost production model that leverages growing or producing each of our agricultural products in regions where we believe we have competitive advantages, (ii) reducing the volatility of our returns through product and geographic diversification and use of advanced technology, (iii) benefiting from vertical integration in key segments of the agro-industrial chain, (iv) acquiring and transforming land to improve its productivity and realizing land appreciation through strategic dispositions; and (v) promoting sustainable agricultural production and development.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, we owned a total of 293,423283,942 hectares, comprised of 2322 farms in Argentina, 1315 farms in Brazil and 1 farm in Uruguay. In addition we own and operate several agro-industrial production facilities including four rice processing facilities in Argentina, a dairy operation with approximately 46036,765 milking cows in Argentina, two coffee processing plants in Brazil, twelve grain and rice conditioning and storage plants in Argentina and twothree sugar and ethanol mills in Brazil with a sugarcane crushing capacity of 5.27.2 million tons as of December 31, 2011.2012.

We believe that we are:

 

one of the largest owners of productive farmland in South America, with more than 230,549228,601 owned hectares as of December 31, 20112012 used in productive activities (excluding legal land reserves pursuant to local regulations and other land reserves) located in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, producing a wide range of agricultural products.

 

a leading producer of agricultural commodities in South America. During the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, we harvested 167,104199,418 hectares (including 37,69455,754 leased hectares and 48,286 second crop hectares) and produced 491,533564,800 tons of grains, including soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflower and cotton.

 

  

one of the largest producers of rough (unprocessed) rice in the world, planting 27,54231,497 hectares (including 4,5684,255 leased hectares) and producing 172,034171,137 tons during the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, which accounted for 10%13% of the total Argentine production according to theConfederacion de Molinos Arroceros del Mercosur(“Conmasur”). We are also a large processor and exporter of white rice in Argentina, accounting for 13%18% of total white rice production capacity in Argentina and 16%21% of total Argentine white rice exports during 2011,2012, according toAduana ArgentinaCamara de Industriales Arroceros de Entre Ríosand theFederacion de Entidades Arroceras, respectively.

a leading dairy producer in South America in terms of our cutting-edge technology, productivity per cow and grain conversion efficiencies, producing over 51.2approximately 55.0 million liters of raw milk during 2011.2012.

 

one of the largest producers of green bean coffee in the world, with 1,632 fully integrated and mechanized hectares devoted to coffee production as of December 31, 2011.2012.

a growing producer of sugar and ethanol in Brazil, where we are in the process of building what we expect will be one of the most cost-efficient sugarcane crushing clusters in Brazil. In the sugar and ethanol area:

weWe currently own twothree sugar and ethanol mills in Brazil (two in operation and one under construction) with an aggregate installed crushing capacity of 5.27.2 million tons per year and cogeneration (the generation of electricity from sugarcane bagasse, the fiber portion of sugarcane that remains after the extraction of sugarcane juice) capacity of 112148 MW as of December 31, 2011;2012;

 

we are currently building our third sugar and ethanol mill in Brazil, which,named Ivinhema. As of December 31, 2012, we had completed the assembly of the first phase of the mill, with a total crushing capacity of 2.0 million tons per year. We expect to complete the second phase of the mill in 2015, reaching a total crushing capacity of 4.0 million tons per year, and the third and final phase is expected to be completed in 2017, reaching a total crushing capacity of 6.3 million tons per year. Once the construction of Ivinhema is completed, when combined with our existing Angélica mill (“Angélica”), it will form a cluster that we believe will allow us to become one of the lowest-cost producers of sugar, ethanol and energy from sugarcane in Brazil; and,

 

we expect our planned cluster to have a total installed sugarcane crushing capacity of 10.3 million tons per year and a cogeneration capacity of 296 MW once it reaches full capacity in 2017, resulting in a total sugarcane crushing capacity of 11.5 million tons per year for our three mills together at that time.

 

one of the leading companies in South America involved in the acquisition and transformation of undermanaged land to more productive uses, generating higher cash yields. During the last sixseven fiscal years we have consistently sold over 29,608 hectaresa portion of developed land,our fully mature farmland every year. In aggregate, we have sold 11 farms generating capital gains of approximately $104$132 million.

We are engaged in three main businesses:

Farming Business: We believe we are one of the largest owners of productive farmland in South America. As of December 31, 20112012 we owned 280,142270,721 hectares (excluding sugarcane farms) of farmland in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, of which 130,344138,154 hectares are croppable, 18,21013,508 hectares are being evaluated for transformation, 72,21967,794 hectares are suitable for raising beef cattle and are mostly leased to a third party beef processor, constituting a total of 220,773219,456 productive hectares, and 63,50351,265 hectares are legal land reserves pursuant to local regulations or other land reserves. During 2011/20122012/2013 harvest year we held leases or have entered into agriculture partnerships for an additional 61,41754,250 croppable hectares. We own the facilities and have the resources to store and condition 100% of our crop and rice production. We do not depend on third parties to condition our production for sale. Our farming business is subdivided into five business areas:

 

  

Crop business: We produce a wide range of agricultural commodities including soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflower and cotton, among others. In Argentina, our farming activities are conducted mainly in the Argentine humid pampas region, where agro-ecological conditions are optimal for low-cost production. Since 2004, we have expanded our operations throughout the center-west region of Uruguay and the western part of the state of Bahia, Brazil, as well as in the northern region of Argentina. During the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, we planted approximately 163,033199,418 hectares of crops, including second harvests, producing 491,813564,800 tons of grains, including soybeans, wheat and corn, sunflower and cotton. We also planted an additional 4,0714,679 hectares where we produced over 44,15862,636 tons of forage that we used for cow feed in our dairy operation. During the 2011/122012/13 harvest year, we planted approximately 199,465181,876 hectares of crops, including second harvest, and also planted an additional 4,8894,727 hectares of forage.forage .

  

Rice business: We own a fully-integrated rice operation in Argentina. We produce irrigated rice in the northeast provinces of Argentina, where the availability of water, sunlight, and fertile soil results in one of the most ideal regions in the world for producing rice at low cost. We believe that we are one of the largest producers of rough (unprocessed) rice in Argentina, producing 172,034171,137 tons during the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, which accounted for 10%13% of the total Argentine production according to Conmasur. We own four rice mills that process our own production, as well as rice purchased from third parties. We produce different types of white and brown rice that are both sold in the domestic Argentine retail market and exported. During the 2011/122012/13 harvest year, we planted 31,49735,249 hectares of rice.

  

Coffee business: Our integrated coffee operation is located in the western part of the state of Bahia, Brazil, where conditions are well-suited for producing “specialty coffee” due to the availability of water for irrigation, the absence of frosts and the flat topography that allows for a fully mechanized harvest. We grow coffee on 1,632 owned hectares and have available land and water to expand our operations to 2,700 hectares.

 

  

Dairy business: We believe that we are a leading dairy producer in South America in terms of our utilization of cutting-edge technology, productivity per cow and grain conversion efficiencies, producing over 51.2approximately 55.0 million liters of raw milk during 2011,2012, with an average of 4,6035,025 milking cows, delivering an average of 30.530.0 liters of milk per cow per day. Through the production of raw milk, we are able to transform forage and grains into value-added animal protein. We believe that our “free-stall” dairy in Argentina is the first of its kind in South America and allows us to optimize our use of resources (land, dairy cow feed and capital), increase our productivity and maximize the conversion of forage and grain into raw milk.

 

  

Cattle business: Until December 2009, we owned 58,348 headOur cattle business consists primarily of cattle, which we fattened for sale to meat processors and in Argentina’s livestock auction markets. In December 2009, we sold 55,543 head of cattle from our herd, not including cattle used in our dairy business, to a meat processor for a total price of $14.2 million. Additionally, we entered into a long-term lease agreement pursuant to which thea meat processor leases over 72,219approximately 69,369 hectares of grazing land from us to raise and fatten the purchasedbeef cattle. The lease agreement is tied to the market price of beef at the end of each quarter.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain data relating to our farming business:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Sales

  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

Crops(l)

   147,946     108,162     92,029     196,206     147,946     108,162  

Rice(2)

   83,244     61,585     69,350     93,904     83,244     61,585  

Coffee

   14,170     7,572     14,265     8,363     14,170     7,572  

Dairy

   19,697     14,297     11,894     18,868     19,697     14,297  

Cattle(3)

   5,709     6,125     28,478     5,027     5,709     6,125  
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   270,766     197,741     216,016     322,368     270,766     197,741  

 

Production

  2011/2012
Harvest
Year
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
   2008/2009
Harvest
Year
   2012/2013
Harvest
Year
   2011/2012
Harvest
Year
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
 

Crops (tons)(5)

   98,403     491,813     524,890     317,582  

Crops (tons)(4)(5)

   52,353     564,800     488,185     524,360  

Rice (tons)(6)

   NA     172,034     91,723     94,968     —       171,137     172,034     91,723  

Coffee (tons)

   NA     2,742     2,221     2,412     —       2,873     2,742     2,221  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   NA     666,589     618,723     414,962     52,353     738,810     662,961     618,304  

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Dairy (thousands of liters)(7)

   51,239     41,597     47,479     54,954     51,239     41,597  

Cattle (tons)(3)(8)

   108     359     4,149     416     118     359  

  2011/2012
Harvest
Year
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
   2008/2009
Harvest
Year
   2012/2013
Harvest
Year
   2011/2012
Harvest
Year
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
 

Planted Area

  (In hectares, including second harvest)   (In hectares, including second harvest) 

Crops (9)

   204,354     167,104     168,241     139,518     186,418     204,097     167,104     168,680  

Rice

   31,497     27,542     18,142     17,258     35,249     31,497     27,542     18,142  

Coffee (10)

   1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632  

Cattle (11)

   72,219     76,245     87,392     106,375     69,369     74,017     78,891     82,157  

 

(1)Includes soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflower and cotton, among others.
(2)Sales of processed rice, including rough rice purchased from third parties and processed in our facilities.

(3)In December 2009, we sold 55,543 head of cattle to a third party. The third party currentlywho leases grazing land from us to raise and fatten the cattle, and ourcattle. Our payments under the lease are tied to the market price of beef. See “—Operations and Principal Activities—Farming—Cattle Business.”
(4)As of the date of this annual report, the 2011/20122012/2013 harvest yearsyear crops were not fully harvested. Harvested tons correspondscorrespond to wheat, harvest, which had been harvested until the 31stas of December.31th of December, 2012.
(5)Crop production does not include 44,15862,636 tons, 52,48246,749 tons and 52,96052,482 tons of forage produced in the 2012/2011, 2010/2011, and 2009/2010 and 2008/2009 harvest years, respectivelyrespectively.
(6)Expressed in tons of rough rice produced on owned and leased farms. As of December 31, 2012, the date of this annual report, the 2011/20122012/2013 harvest year of rice harvest had not began.
(7)Raw milk produced at our dairy farms.
(8)Measured in tons of live weight. Production is the sum of the net increases (or decreases) during a given period in “live weight” of each head of beef cattle.
(9)Include 4,889Includes 4,727 hectares, 4,679 hectares, 3,841 hectares 3,653 hectares and 4,5613,653 hectares used for the production of forage during the 2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011 2010/2009 and 2008/2010/2009 harvest years, respectively.
(10)Reflects the size of our coffee plantations, which are planted only once every 18 to 20 years.
(11)Comprised of land devoted to raising beef cattle, which, since December 2009, is mostly leased to a third party. See “—Operations and Principal Activities—Farming—Cattle Business.”

Sugar,Ethanol and Energy Business:We believe we are a growing and efficient producer of sugar and ethanol in Brazil. We cultivate and harvest sugarcane which is then processed in our own mills to produce sugar, ethanol and energy. As of December 31, 2011,2012, our total sugarcane plantation consisted of 65,30885,531 hectares, planted over both own and leased land. We currently own and operate twothree sugar and ethanol mills, UMA, Angélica and Angélica,Ivinhema, with a total crushing capacity of 5.27.2 million tons of sugarcane per year. UMA is a small but efficient mill with over 75 years of history which is located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a sugarcane crushing capacity of 1.2 million tons per year, full cogeneration capacity and an associated sugar brand with strong presence in the regional retail market (Açúcar Monte Alegre). We plant and harvest 99% of the sugarcane milled at UMA, with the remaining 1% acquired from third parties. Angélica is aand Ivinhema are two new, advanced mill,mills, which we built in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, with a current sugarcane crushing capacitycapacities of 44.0 and 2.0 million tons per year, respectively. They both have highly mechanized harvest, two high pressure boilers and three turbo-generators with the capacity to use all the sugarcane bagasse by-product to generate electricity that is used to power the mill, with excess electricity being sold to the grid, resulting in the millmills having full cogeneration capacity. We plant and harvest over 91%95% of the sugarcane milled at Angélica and Ivinhema and we are able to vary the product slate between ethanol and sugar with a 60%/40% production ratio for both sugar and ethanol.

We have started theThe construction of our thirdthe first phase of the Ivinhema mill was completed as of December 31, 2012. The Ivinhema mill is located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 45 km from our Angélica mill,mill. It was built in order to complete our planned sugarcane cluster (consisting of Angélica and Ivinhema) in that region. As of December 31, 2012, we had incurred a total of $280 million for the acquisition and assembly of industrial equipment, manufacturing costs, agricultural equipment and sugarcane planting expenses. We planestimate that we will need to fund part ofinvest an additional $418 million to complete the construction costs of the Ivinhema mill using $230 million from the proceeds of our IPO.mill. Subject to procuring the necessary licenses and the remainder of the required funding, we anticipate

completing the construction of the Ivinhema mill in 2017. See “—Sugar, Ethanol and Energy—Our Mills” and “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industries—Adverse conditions may create delays in or the suspension of the construction of our Ivinhema mill and/or significantly increase the amount of our expected investments.” We expect the Ivinhema mill to begin operating during the first halfsecond quarter of 2013, reachingwith 2.0 million tons of nominal crushing capacity, during that year, and gradually increasingincrease its milling capacity until it reaches a full milling capacity of 6.3 million tons of sugarcane per year by 2017.

InFor the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, we crushed 4.174.5 million tons of sugarcane. Our mills produce both sugar and ethanol, and accordingly, we have some flexibility to adjust our production (within certain capacity limits that

generally vary between 40% and 60%) between sugar and ethanol, to take advantage of more favorable market demand and prices at given points in time. In the year ended December 31, 2009, we produced 52,968 tons of sugar and 132,492 cubic meters of ethanol. During the first half of 2010, we completed the construction of our Angélica mill in Mato Grosso do Sul with the sugar factory commencing the production of sugar in July 2010. As a result, in the year ended December 31, 2010, sugar production increased to 235,690 tons while ethanol production reached 174,303 cubic meters. InFor the year ended December 31, 2011, sugar production was 247,805 tons while ethanol production reached 161,385 cubic meters. For the year ended December 31, 2012 we produced 247,805281,622 tons of sugar and 161,385183,713 cubic meter of ethanol.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, our overall sugarcane plantation consisted of 65,30885,531 hectares of sugarcane in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Minas Gerais, Brazil, of which 9,145 hectares of sugarcane were planted on owned land, and 56,16376,386 hectares were planted on land leased from third parties under long term agreements.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain data relating to our sugar, ethanol and energy business:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2008   2012   2011   2010 

Sales

  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

Sugar

   130,348     98,385     26,143     20,495     134,766     130,348     98,385  

Ethanol

   116,599     114,793     62,811     29,385     121,544     116,599     114,793  

Energy

   24,393     15,040     8,216     —       25,649     24,393     15,040  

Other

   5,978     308     417     1,291     373     5,978     308  

Total(1)

   277,318     228,526     97,587     51,171  
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   282,332     277,318     228,526  

 

(1)Includes sales of sugarcane and other miscellaneous items to third parties.
   Year Ended December 31, 

Production

  2012   2011   2010 

Sugar (tons)

   281,622     247,805     235,690  

Ethanol (cubic meters)

   183,713     161,385     174,303  

Energy (MWh exported)

   238,540     245,474     168,644  

 

   Year Ended December 31, 

Production

  2011   2010   2009 

Sugar (tons)

   247,805     235,690     52,968  

Ethanol (cubic meters)

   161,385     174,303     132,492  

Energy (MWh exported)

   245,389     168,644     128,291  

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 

Other Metrics

  2011 2010 2009   2012 2011 2010 

Sugarcane milled (% owned)

   93  95  94   96  93  95

Sugarcane crushing capacity (millions of tons)

   5.2    5.2    3.3     7.2    5.2    5.2  

% Mechanized harvesting operations — Consolidated

   87  80  66   90  87  80

% Mechanized /harvesting operations — Angélica mill

   100  100  99   100  100  100

Land Transformation Business:We believe we are one of the leading companies in South America involved in the acquisition and transformation of land. We acquire farmlands we believe are underdeveloped or underutilized and, by implementing cutting-edge production technology and agricultural best practices, transform the land to be suitable for more productive uses, enhance yields and increase the value of the land. During the eight-yearten-year period since our inception, we have effectively put into production 96,906162,768 hectares of land that was previously undeveloped or undermanaged. During 2011,2012, we put into production 13,6768,961 hectares and in addition continued the transformation process of over 120,460128,133 hectares we own. We realize and capture land transformation value through the strategic disposition of assets that have reached full development potential. We believe that the rotation of our land portfolio allows us to re-allocate capital efficiently, maximizing our return on invested capital. Our current owned land portfolio consists of 293,423283,942 hectares, distributed throughout our operating regions as follows: 86% in Argentina, 13% in Brazil, and 1% in Uruguay. During the last sixseven years, we have traded 29,608 hectaressold 11 of developed land,our fully mature farms, generating capital gains of approximately $ 104,446$132 million.

We promote sustainable land use through our land transformation activities, which seek to promote environmentally responsible agricultural production and a balance between production and ecosystem preservation. We do not operate in heavily wooded areas or primarily wetland areas.

From time to time, the company seeks to recycle its capital by disposing of a portion of its fully developed mature farms in order to acquire farms with higher potential for transformation. This allows the company to monetize the capital gains generated by its fully transformed farms and allocate its capital to acquire land with higher transformation potential, thereby enhancing the return on invested capital. Please see also “—Risks Related to Argentina—Recent Changes in Argentine law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina” and “—Risks Related to Brazil— Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.”

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain data relating to our land transformation business:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011 2010   2009   2012 2011   2010 

Undeveloped/Undermanaged land put into production (hectares)

   13,676    6,490     11,255     8,961    13,676     6,490  

Ongoing transformation of croppable land (hectares)

   120,460    120,738     110,751     128,133    120,460     120,738  

Number of farms sold

   1(*)   1     1     2(*)   1     1  

Hectares sold

   2,439    5,086     5,005     9,475    2,439     5,086  

Capital gains from the sale of land ($ thousands)

   8,832    20,837     18,839     27,513    8,832     20,837  

 

*On November 30, 2011,June 29, 2012, we completed the sale of La Alegria,San Jose, a 2,4397,630 hectare farm located in Villegas, Buenos Aires province,the Province of Santa Fe for US$ 13.79.3 million, 23%31% over the Cushman & Wakefield independent appraisal dated September 30, 2011. On December 27, 2012, we completed the sale of a 51% stake of Santa Regina S.A for $12.4 million, 11% above Cushman & Wakefield independent appraisal dated September 30, 2012. The sale of the 51% stake and the fair value adjustment of the remaining 49% still owned by Adecoagro generated a $19.4 million capital gain.

Our Strengths

We believe the following are our competitive strengths:

 

  

Unique and strategic asset base.We own strategically located farmland and agro-industrial assets in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. We engage in continued improvement of our operations and practices, resulting in the reduction of operating costs and an increase in productivity, ultimately enhancing the value of our properties and generating capital gains. Our operations also benefit from strategically located industrial facilities throughout Argentina and Brazil, increasing operating efficiencies and reducing operating and logistical costs. We are vertically integrated where economics and returns are attractive, where the efficiency of our primary operation is significantly enhanced, or where lack of a competitive market results in the absence of a transparent price determination mechanism. Our diversified asset base creates valuable synergies and economies of scale, including (i) the ability to transfer the technologies and best practices that we have developed across our business lines, (ii) the ability to apply value-adding land transformation strategies to farmland in connection with our farming and sugarcane operations, and (iii) a greater ability to negotiate more favorable terms with our suppliers and customers.

Owning a significant portion of the land on which we operate is a key element of our business model.

 

  

Low-cost production leveraging agro-ecological competitive advantages. Each of the commodity products we grow is produced in regions where agro-ecological conditions provide competitive advantages and which, through the implementation of our efficient and sustainable production model, allow us to become one of the lowest cost producers.

 

Our grain and oilseed production is based in the Argentine humid pampas region where soil fertility, regular rainfalls, temperate climate, availability of land and proximity to ports contribute to the reduced use of fertilizers and agrochemicals, high productivity and stable yields and efficient logistics, ultimately resulting in one of the lowest costs per ton of grain produced and delivered.

Our cotton and coffee production is focused in western Bahia, Brazil. This region is excellent for producing high quality cotton fiber and specialty coffee at a low cost due to its ideal climate, well drained soils, high altitude, availability of water for irrigation, and absence of frosts.

 

Our rice operation is located in the northeast provinces of Argentina, one of the best rice farming regions in the world due to plentiful sunlight, abundant availability of water for low cost irrigation and large potential for expansion.

 

Our dairy operation is situated in the Argentine humid pampas region, where cow feed (grains, oilseeds and forage) is efficiently and abundantly produced at a low cost and climate and sanitary conditions are optimal for cow comfort, which enhances productivity, cow reproduction rates and milk quality.

 

We produce sugarcane in the center-south region of Brazil, which has the lowest production costs in the world, significantly lower than other major sugar producing regions, including India, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

  

Standardized and scalable agribusiness model applying technological innovation.We have consistently used innovative production techniques to ensure that we are at the forefront of technological improvements and environmental sustainability standards in our industry. We are implementing an agribusiness model that consists of specializing our workforce and defining standard protocols to track crop development and control production variables, thereby enhancing management decision-making. We further optimize our agribusiness model through the effective implementation and constant adaptation of a portfolio of advanced agricultural and information technologies and best practices tailored to each region in which we operate and commodity we produce, allowing us to improve our crop yields, reduce operating costs and maximize margins in a sustainable manner.

 

In our farming business, we use “no-till” technology as the cornerstone of our crop production and have been able to implement this technique in areas within our production regions where it had not been used before. Furthermore, we also utilize crop rotation, second harvests, integrated pest management, balanced fertilization, water management and mechanization. Additionally, we use the innovative silo bag storage method, utilizing large polyethylene bags with a capacity of 180-200 tons which can be left on the field for 12 months, resulting in low-cost, scalable and flexible storage on the field during harvest, which we believe allows us to expand our crop storage capacity at a low cost, generate important logistic and freight savings by moving our production in the off-season when freight fares are lower, and time the entry of our production into the market at optimal price points. See “—Operations and Principal Activities—Farming—Storage and Conditioning.”

 

In our dairy business, we believe that we were the first company in South America to implement the “free-stall” infrastructure in dairy operations, resulting in more efficient conversion of feed to raw milk and higher production rates per cow compared to our peers in the region.

 

In our sugar, ethanol and energy business, our Cluster, constituted by the Ivinhema and Angélica millmills (i) has a highly mechanized planting and harvesting operation, which has increased our sugarcane production, reduced our operating costs and contributed to environmental sustainability by eliminating the need to burn the sugarcane before harvest; (ii) has the capacity to use all the bagasse (a by-product of the sugar and ethanol production process) that is produced, with no incremental cost, to cogenerate 96132 MW of clean and renewable electricity; (iii) is what we believe to be one of the largest continuously operating sugar plantsclusters in Brazil designed for enhanced efficiency and non-stop processing, with a production capacity of 1,8002,800 tons of sugar per day; and (iv) has the ability to recycle by-products such as filter cake and vinasse by using them as fertilizers in our sugarcane fields, as well as recycling water and other effluents, generating important savings in input costs and protecting the environment.

 

  

Unique diversification model to mitigate cash flow volatility.We pursue a unique multi-tier diversification strategy to reduce our exposure to production and market fluctuations that may impact our cash flow and operating results. We seek geographic diversification by spreading our portfolio of farmland and agro-industrial assets across different regions of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, thereby lowering our risk exposure to weather-related losses and contributing to stable cash flows. Additionally, we produce a variety

of products, including cotton, coffee, soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflower, rice, barley, sorghum, raw milk, sugar, ethanol and energy, which lowers our risk exposure to potentially depressed market conditions of any specific product. Moreover, through vertical integration in the rice, dairy, sugar, ethanol and energy businesses, and to a lesser extent in our coffee business, we process and transform a portion of our agricultural commodities into branded retail products, reducing our commodity price risk and our reliance on the standard market distribution channels for unprocessed products. Finally, our commercial committee defines our commercial policies based on market fundamentals and the consideration of logistical and production data to develop a customized sale/hedge risk management strategy for each product.

 

  

Expertise in acquiring farmland with transformation and appreciation potential. During the last eighteleven fiscal years, we have executed transactions for the purchase and disposition of land for over $521$542 million and sold 29,60839,083 hectares of developed land, generating capital gains of approximately $104.4$132 million. We believe we

have a superior track record and have positioned ourselves as a key player in the land business in South America. Our business development team has gained extensive expertise in evaluating and acquiring farmland throughout South America and has a solid understanding of the productivity potential of each region and of the potential for land transformation and appreciation. To date, we have analyzed over 9.7 million hectares of farmland spread throughout the regions in which we operate and other productive regions in the world. We have developed a methodology to assess farmland and to appraise its potential value with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency by using information generated through sophisticated technology, including satellite images, rain and temperature records, soil analyses, and topography and drainage maps. Our management team has gained extensive experience in transforming and maximizing the appreciation potential of our land portfolio through the implementation of our agribusiness techniques described above. We also have an extensive track record rotating our asset portfolio to generate capital gains and monetize the transformation and appreciation generated through our operations.

 

  

Experienced management team, knowledgeable employees. Our people are our most important asset. We have an experienced senior management team with an average of more than 20 years of experience working in our sector and a solid track record of implementing and executing large scale growth projects such as land transformations, greenfield developments of industrial plants, and integrating acquisitions within our organization. Recruiting technically qualified employees at each of our farms and operating sites is a main focus of our senior management and a key to our success.

Our Business Strategy

We intend to maintain our position as a leading agricultural company in South America by expanding and consolidating each of our business lines, creating value for our shareholders. The key elements of our business strategy are:

 

  

Expand our farming business through organic growth,leasing and strategic acquisitions.We will continue to seek opportunities for organic growth, target attractive acquisition and leasing opportunities and strive to maximize operating synergies and achieve economies of scale in each of our four main farming business areas (crops, rice, dairy and coffee). We plan to continue expanding and consolidating our crop production throughout South America. We also intend to continue expanding our rice segment in terms of production and processing capacity, consolidating our leading position in Argentina and increasing our presence throughout Brazil, Uruguay and other regions, to become a leading regional player. We plan to expandincrease our current dairymilk production capacity using the “free-stall” model. We are currently buildingcompleted the assembly of our second free-stall in Argentina, which will start operating during 2012 and will reachAugust 2012. We expect to gradually populate this facility until it reaches its full capacity of 3,500 cows by the end of 2013. We believe that the know-how and skills gained from the construction of our first “free-stall” module can be easily replicated, allowing us to scale-up our production efficiently and at a fast rate.

 

  

Consolidate our sugar and ethanol cluster in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Our main strategy for our sugar and ethanol business is to build our cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, through the construction of the Ivinhema mill, our second greenfield project, which we expect to reach a full crushing capacity of 6.3 million tons per year by 2017. See “—Sugar, Ethanol and Energy—Our Mills.” Completion of the Ivinhema mill will allow us to complete our advanced cluster with a planned total crushing capacity of 10.3 million tons per year. The consolidation of the cluster will generate important synergies, operating efficiencies and economies of scale such as (i) one centralized management team, reducing total administration cost per ton of sugarcane milled; (ii) a large sugarcane plantation supplying two mills, allowing for non-stop harvesting; and (iii) a reduction in the average distance from the sugarcane fields to the mills, generating important savings in sugarcane transportation expenses. We believe that the Ivinhema mill will allow us to become one of the

most efficient and low cost producers of sugar, ethanol and energy in Brazil. Additionally, we plan to continue to monitor closely the Brazilian sugar and ethanol industries and may pursue selective acquisitions that provide opportunities to increase our economies of scale, operating synergies and profitability.

 

  

Further increase our operating efficiencies while maintaining a diversified portfolio. We intend to continue to focus on improving the efficiency of our operations and maintaining a low-cost structure to increase our profitability and protect our cash flows from commodity price cycle risk. We seek to maintain our low-cost platform by (i) making additional investments in advanced technologies, including those related to agricultural, industrial and logistical processes and information technology, (ii) improving our economies of scale through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and more efficient production methods, and (iii) fully utilizing our resources to increase our production margins. In addition, we intend to mitigate commodity price cycle risk and minimize our exposure to weather related losses by (i) maintaining a diversified product mix and vertically integrating production of certain commodities and (ii) geographically diversifying the locations of our farms.

 

  

Continue to implement our land transformation strategy. We plan to continue to enhance the value of our owned farmland and future land acquisitions by making them suitable for more profitable agricultural activities, thereby seeking to maximize the return on our invested capital in our land assets. In addition, we expect to continue rotating our land portfolio through strategic dispositions of certain properties in order to realize and monetize the transformation and appreciation value created by our land transformation activities. We also plan to leverage our knowledge and experience in land asset- management to identify superior buying and selling opportunities.

Operations and Principal Activities

Farming

Our Farming business line is divided into five main reportable operating businesses, namely crops, rice, coffee, dairy and cattle. We conduct our farming operations primarily on our own land and, to a lesser extent, on land leased from third parties. During harvest year 2010/112011/12 our farming operations were conducted on a total of 317,836262,957 hectares of land, of which we own 280,142202,948 hectares (excluding sugarcane farms) and we leaseleased the remaining 37,69460,009 hectares from third parties. Some of the farms we own are used for more than one production activity at a time. The following table sets forth our production volumes for each of our farming business lines.

 

  Harvest Year   Harvest Year 
  2011/2012(1)   2010/2011   2009/2010   2008/2009   2012/2013(1)   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 

Crops (thousands of tons)(2)(3)

   98,403     491,813     524,890     317,582     52,353     564,800     488,185     524,360  

Rice(3) (thousands of tons)

   N/A     172,034     91,723     94,968  

Rice (thousands of tons)(4)

   —       171,137     172,034     91,723  

Coffee (thousands of tons)

   N/A     2,742     2,220     2,412     —       2,873     2,742     2,221  

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Dairy(4) (thousands of liters)

   51,239     41,597     47,479  

Cattle (thousands of tons)(5)(6)

   118     359     4,149  
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 

Dairy (thousands of liters)(5)

   54,954     51,239     41,597  

Cattle (thousands of tons)(6)

   416     118     359  

 

(1)As of the date of this annual report, the harvest of soybean, corn, sunflower and cotton, rice and coffee pertaining to the 2011/122012/2013 harvest year is ongoing. The only crop which has been fully harvested for the 2012/2013 harvest year is wheat, with a total production of 98,40352,353 tons.
(2)Crop production does not include 44,15862,636 tons, 52,48246,719 tons and 52,96052,482 tons of forage produced in the 2011/2012, 2010/2011, and 2009/2010 and 2008/2009 harvest years respectively.
(3)As of the date of this annual report, the 2012/2013 harvest years crops were not fully harvested. Harvested tons correspond only to the wheat harvest
(4)Expressed in tons of rough rice. As of the date of this annual report, the 2012/2013 harvest year of rice harvest is ongoing.
(4)(5)Raw milk produced.
(5)(6)Measured in tons of live weight. Production is the sum of the net increases (or decreases) during a given period in live weight of each head of beef cattle we own.
(6)In December 2009, we sold 55,543 heads of cattle to a third party. The third party currently leases most of our grazing land to raise and fatten the cattle. Lease prices under the lease agreements are tied to the market price of cattle. See “—Cattle Business”.

Crops Business (Grains, Oilseeds and Cotton)

Our agricultural production is mainly based on planting, growing and harvesting crops over our owned croppable area. During the 2010/112011/12 harvest year, we planted crops over a total area of approximately 167,104,204,097 hectares, including our owned land, land leased from third parties and hectares planted in second harvests. During mid 20112012 we began the planting of crops pertaining to the 2011/122012/13 harvest year, which was concluded during the first quarter of 2012, increasing2013, with a total planted area to 204,354of 186,418 hectares. Our main products include soybean, corn, wheat, sunflower, and cotton. Other products, such as sorghum and barley, among others, are sown occasionally and represent only a small percentage of total sown land.

The following table sets forth, for the harvest years indicated, the planted hectares for our main products:

 

  Harvest Year   Harvest Year 
  2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010   2008/2009   2012/2013   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 

Product Area

  (In hectares)   (In hectares) 

Soybeans(l)

   92,922     90,126     87,522     63,973     91,746     92,789     90,126     87,522  

Corn(l)(2)

   45,263     30,480     27,720     20,200     45,795     47,409     31,894     34,617  

Wheat(3)

   39,640     26,361     21,728     18,917     28,574     43,235     28,058     26,332  

Sunflower

   9,598     9,943     14,784     16,539     12,478     9,596     9,943     14,784  

Cotton

   6,372     3,242     425     3,159     3,098     6,389     3,242     425  

Other crops(2)

   5,670     3,111     11,501     11,348  

Forage(3)

   4,889     3,841     4,561     5,382  

Forage(4)

   4,727     4,679     3,841     4,561  

Total

   204,354     167,104     168,241     139,518     186,418     204,097     167,104     168,241  

 

(1)

Includes hectaressoybean first crop and second crop planted until the 29th of February.

area.
(2)Includes barley and sorghum crop.
(3)Includes barley crop.
(4)Forage includes corn silage, wheat silage and alfalfaalfafa used for cow feed in our dairy operation.

The following table sets forth, for the harvest years indicated, the production volumes for our main products

 

  Harvest Year   Harvest Year 
  2011/2012(1)   2010/2011   2009/2010   2008/2009   2012/2013(2)   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 

Crop Production(1)

  (In thousands of tons)   (In thousands of tons) 

Soybeans

   N/A     199,533     241,848     96,982     —       189,014     199,533     241,848  

Corn

   N/A     165,679     180,613     115,900     —       237,294     169,711     203,573  

Wheat

   98,403     87,445     49,592     41,556     52,353     113,121     92,908     61,208  

Sunflower

   N/A     20,916     17,193     22,128     —       18,667     20,916     17,193  

Cotton

   N/A     8,746     1,068     9,218  

Other crops

   N/A     9,495     34,576     31,799  

Cotton lint

   —       6,704     5,117     539  

Total

   98,403     491,813     524,890     317,582     52,353     564,800     488,185     524,360  

 

(1)Does not include 62,636 tons, 46,749 tons and 52,482 tons of forage produced in the 2011/2012, 2010/2011, and 2009/2010 harvest years respectively.
(2)As of the date of this annual report, the harvest of soybean, corn, sunflower and cotton pertaining to the 2011/122012/13 harvest year is ongoing. The only crop which has been fully harvested is wheat.

The following table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the sales for our main products:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Sales

  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

Soybeans(l)

   61,385     64,890     44,116     66,721     61,385     64,890  

Corn(l)

   42,959     23,968     14,654     68,790     44,196     23,968  

Wheat(2)

   24,232     7,939     10,218     34,831     25,060     9,110  

Sunflower

   7,413     4,880     5,517     7,887     7,413     4,880  

Cotton

   9,101     2,395     11,905     16,489     9,101     2,395  

Other crops(2)(3)

   2,856     4,090     5,619     1,488     791     2,919  

Total

   147,946     108,162     92,029     196,206     147,946     108,162  

 

(1)Includes sales of soybean oil and soybean meal accounting for $8,420 thousand and $1,692 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.sorghum.
(2)Includes barley.
(3)Includes other crops and farming services.

Soybeans

Soybeans are an annual legume widely grown due to their high content of protein (40%) and oil (20%). They have been grown for over 3,000 years in Asia and, more recently, have been successfully cultivated around the world. Today, theThe world’s top producers of soybeans currently are the United States, Brazil, Argentina, China and India. Soybeans are one of the few plants that provide a complete protein supply as they contain all eight essential amino

acids. About 85% of the world’s soybeans are processed, or “crushed,” annually into soybean meal and oil. Approximately 98% of soybean meal is further processed into animal feed, with the balance used to make soy flour and proteins. Of the oil content, 85% is consumed as edible oil and the rest is used for industrial products such as fatty acids, soaps and biodiesel. We sell our soybeans mainly to crushing and processing industries, which produce soybean oil and soybean meal used in the food, animal feed and biofuel industries.

We grow soybeans in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total soybean production was 96,982 tons, representing 31% of our total crop production and 48% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we planted a total area of 87,522 hectares of soybeans, producing a total of 241,848 tons representing 54%52% of our total planted area that year, and 46% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of 90,126 hectares of soybeans. Soybeans comprised 16%soybeans, producing a total of 199,533 tons representing 54% of our total sales in 2008, 14%planted area that year, and 41% of our total sales in 2009,crop production. In the 2011/ 2012 harvest year, we planted a total area of 92,789 hectares of soybeans, producing a total of 189,014 tons representing 45% of our total planted area that year, and 33% of our total crop production.

Soybeans comprised 15% of our total consolidated sales in 2010 and 11 % of our total consolidated sales in 2011 and 2012.

Corn

Corn is a cereal grown around the world and is one of the world’s most widely consumed foods. The main component of corn grain is starch (72% to 73% of grain weight), followed by proteins (8% to 11%). Corn grain is directly used for food and animal feed (beef, swine and poultry meat production and dairy). Corn is also processed to make food and feed ingredients (such as high fructose corn syrup, corn starch and lysine), or industrial products such as ethanol and polylactic acid (PLA). Oil, flour and sugar are also extracted from corn, with several uses in the food, medicine and cosmetic industries. Additionally, there are specific corn types used for direct human consumption such as popcorn and sweet corn.

We grow corn in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total corn production was 115,900 tons, representing 36% of our total crop production and 15% of our total planted area. In the 2009/201010 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 27,72034,617 hectares of corn, including the second harvest, producing a total of 180,613203,573 tons of corn representing 17%21% of our total planted area that year, and 34%39% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 30,48031,894 hectares of corn, including the second harvest, producing a total of 165,679169,711 tons of corn representing 19% of our total planted area that year, and 35% of our total crop production. In the 2011/2012 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 47,409 hectares of corn, including the second harvest, producing a total of 237,294 tons representing 18%24% of our total planted area that season and 34%42% of our total production.

Corn comprised 9%8% of our total sales in 2008, 5% of our total sales in 2009, 6% of our totalconsolidated sales in 2010 and 8%2011, and 11% of our total consolidated sales in 2011.2012.

Wheat

Wheat is the world’s largest cereal-grass crop. Unlike other cereals, wheat grain contains a high amount of gluten, the protein that provides the elasticity necessary for excellent bread making. Although most wheat is grown for human consumption, other industries use small quantities to produce starch, paste, malt, dextrose, gluten, alcohol, and other products. Inferior and surplus wheat and various milling byproducts are used for livestock feed. We sell wheat to exporters and to local mills that produce flour for the food industry.

We grow wheat in Argentina and Uruguay. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total wheat production was 41,556 tons, representing 13% of our total crop production and 14% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 21,72826,332 hectares of wheat, producing a total of 49,59261,208 tons of wheat representing 13%16% of our total planted area that year, and 10%12% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 26,36128,058 hectares of wheat, producing a total of 87,44592,908 tons of wheat representing 16%17% of our total planted area that year, and 18%16% of our total crop production. In the 2011/12 harvest year we planted a total area of approximately 43,235 hectares of wheat, producing a total of 113,121 tons of wheat representing 21% of our total planted area that year, and 20% of our total crop production. In the 2012/13 harvest year we planted a total area of approximately 28,574 hectares of wheat, producing a total of 52,353 tons of wheat.

Wheat comprised 2% of our total consolidated sales in 2010, 4% of our total consolidated sales in 2011 and 6% of our total consolidated sales in 2008, 3% of our total sales in 2009, 2% of our total sales in 2010 and 4% of our total sales in 2011.2012.

Sunflower

There are two types of sunflower, the most important in terms of volume being the oilseed sunflower, which is primarily grown for the oil extracted from the seed. Sunflower oil is considered one of the top three oils for human consumption, due to its high oil content (39-49%) and its oil composition (90% of oleic and linoleic oil). The other type of sunflower is the confectionary sunflower, which is used for direct human consumption. Sunflower seeds are an exceptional source of vitamin E, omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fiber and minerals. We grow both types of sunflower.

We grow sunflower in Argentina and Uruguay. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total sunflower production was 22,128 tons, representing 7% of our total crop production and 7% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 14,784 hectares of sunflower, producing a total of 17,193 tons of sunflower, representing 9% of our total planted area that year, and 3% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 9,943 hectares of sunflower, producing a total of 20,916 tons of sunflower, representing 6% of our total planted area that year, and 4% of our total crop production. Sunflower comprised 2%In the 2011/2012 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 9,596 hectares of sunflower producing a total of 18,668 tons of sunflower representing 5% of our total sales in 2008, 2%planted area that year, and 3% of our total sales in 2009,1%crop production.

Sunflower comprised 1% of our total consolidated sales in 2010, 2011 and 1% in 2011.2012.

Cotton

Cotton is the world’s most popular natural fiber. The cotton fiber is made primarily into yarns and threads for use in the textile and apparel sectors. Clothing accounts for approximately 60% of cotton consumption. Cotton is also used to make home furnishings, such as draperies (the third major end use), or professional garments (about 5% of cotton fiber demand). The cottonseed is used in animal feeding or crushed in order to separate its three products — oil, meal and hulls. Cottonseed oil is used primarily for cooking oil and salad dressing. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for cotton oil for biodiesel production.

We plant upland cotton, the most common type of cotton planted and processed around the world. We produce and sell cotton lint and cotton seed.

We grow cotton in northern Argentina and in the western part of Bahia, Brazil. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total cotton production was 9,218 tons, representing 3% of our total crop production and 2% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 425 hectares of cotton, including the second harvest, producing a total of 1,068539 tons of cotton lint, representing 1% of our total planted area that year, and less than 1% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 3,242 hectares of cotton producing a total of 8,7465,117 tons of cotton lint, representing 2% of our total planted area that year, and 2% of our total crop production. Cotton comprised 2% of our total sales in 2008, 4% of our total sales in 2009, 0.6% of our total sales in 2010 and 2% of our sales in 2011.

Other Crops

In addition to wheat, sunflower, corn, soybeans, and cotton, we produce barley and sorghum on approximately 3,111 hectares in certain farms located in Argentina and Uruguay. In addition, we also provide farming services.

In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total production from these crops was 31,799 tons, representing 10% of our total crop production and 8% of our total planted area. In the 2009/20102011/12 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 11,5016,389 hectares of other crops,cotton, including the second harvest, producing a total of 34,5766,704 tons of cotton lint, representing 7%1% of our total planted area that year, and 7%1% of our total crop production. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a

Cotton comprised 1% of our total area of approximately 3,111 hectares of other crops producing a total of 9,495 tons, representingconsolidated sales in 2010, 2% of our total planted area that year,consolidated sales in 2011 and 2% of our total crop production. Other crops comprised 3% of our total consolidated sales in 2008, 2% of our total sales in 2009,1.0% of our total sales in 2010 and 0.3% of our sales in 2011.2012.

Forages

In addition to the above mentioned crops, we are engaged in the production of forage in Argentina, including corn silage, wheat silage, soybean silage and alfalfa silage. We use forage as cow feed in our dairy operation. During the 2009/20102011/2012 harvest year, we planted 4,561 hectares and produced 52,482 tons of forage. During the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted 3,8414,679 hectares of forage and produced 44,15846,749 tons of forage.

Crop Production Process

Our crop production process is directly linked to the geo-climatic conditions of our farms and our crop cycles, which define the periods for planting and harvesting our various products. Our crop diversification and the location

of our farms in various regions of South America enable us to implement an efficient planting and harvesting system throughout the year, which includes second harvests in many cases. Our production process begins with the planting of each crop. After harvesting, crops may go through a processing phase where the grain or seeds are cleaned and dried to reach the required market standards.

For additional discussion of our harvest years and the presentation of production and product area information in this annual report, see “Presentation of Financial and Other Information—Fiscal Year and Harvest Year.”

Rice Business

Rice is the main food staple for about half of the world’s population. Although it is cultivated in over 100 countries and on almost every continent, 90% of the world’s rice is grown and consumed in Asia. Globally, rice is the most important crop in terms of its contribution to human diets and production value. There are three main types of rice: short grain, medium grain and long grain rice. Each one has a different taste and texture. We produce long grain rice and Carolina double rice, a variety of medium grain rice.

We conduct our rice operation in the northeast of Argentina, which is one of the most efficient locations in the world for producing rice at a low cost. This is a result of optimum natural agronomic conditions, including plentiful sunlight, abundant availability of water for low cost irrigation and large quantities of land. The use of public water for artificial irrigation is governed by provincial regulations and is subject to the granting of governmental permits. We have current permits for our use of water in our production of rice in the provinces of Corrientes and Santa Fe. Maintenance of our permits is subject to our compliance with applicable laws and regulations, which is supervised by the corresponding governmental authority (e.g., the Ministry of Water, Public Services and Environment (Ministerio de Agua,Servicios Publicos y Medio Ambiente), in the province of Santa Fe, and the Water Institute of the Province of Corrientes (Instituto Correntino del Agua).

The following table sets forth, for the harvest years indicated, the total number of planted rice hectares we owned and leased as well as the overall rough rice we produced:

 

  Harvest Year   Harvest Year 

Rice Product Area & Production

  2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010   2008/2009   2012/2013   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 

Owned planted area (hectares)

   27,242     22,973     10,831     13,417     32,167     27,242     22,973     10,831  

Leased planted area (hectares)

   4,255     4,568     7,311     3,840     3,082     4,255     4,568     7,311  

Total rice planted (hectares)

   31,497     27,542     18,142     17,258     35,249     31,497     27,542     18,142  

Rough rice production (thousands of tons) (1)

   NA     172,542     91,723     94,968     —       171,137     172,034     91,723  

 

(1)As of the date of this annual report, the harvest of rice pertaining to the 2011/20122012/2013 harvest year is ongoing.

We grow rice on 5 farms we own and 42 farms we lease, all located in Argentina. In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total rice production was 94,968 tons, representing 23% of our total farming production and 11% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, our total rice production was 94,968 tons, representing 23% of our total farming production and 11% of our total planted area. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 18,142 hectares of rice our total rice producing a total of 91,723 tons, representing 10% of our total planted area that year, and 15% of our total farming production.production and 7% of our total planted area. In the 2010/2011 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 27,542 hectares of rice producing a total of 172,542172,034 tons, representing 14%26% of our total farming production and 10% of our total planted area. In the 2011/2012 harvest year, we planted a total area of approximately 31,497 hectares of rice, producing a total of 171,137 tons, representing 10% of our total planted area that year, and 26%23% of our total farming production.

During mid 2010,In August 2012, we begancompleted the construction of our fourththe Franck rice mill. The new mill, is located in Franck, Santa Fe province, Argentina. The mill has already began operating andwhich has a currenttotal processing capacity of 72,000 tons. We expect the facility to reach its full processing capacity of 110,000120,000 tons during the second half of 2012.per year.

Production Process

The rice production year lasts approximately five to six months, beginning in September of each year and ending in April of the following year. Rice planting continues until November, followed by treatment of the rice, which lasts approximately three months, until January. In February we begin harvesting, which lasts until April. After harvesting, the rice is ready for processing.

We process rice in our 4 rice mills in Argentina, where we are able to process our entire rice crop and utilize our excess milling capacity to process rough rice we purchase from third party growers.

At the mill, we clean the rice to remove all impurities. We then put it through a dryer to remove excess moisture from the grains. Proper drying results in increased storage life, prevents deterioration in quality and leads to optimum milling. Once dried, the rice grain, now known as rough rice or paddy rice, is ready for storage. We store rice in elevators or in silo bags until milling. During the milling process, the rough rice goes through a de-husking machine that removes the husk from the kernel. The rice that is obtained after this process is known as brown rice and is ready for human consumption. Brown rice becomes white rice after it is then polished to remove the excess bran, thereby creating white rice.bran.

The main objective of the milling process is to remove the husk and the bran, preserving the quality of the whole grain. Although the process is highly automated and uses advanced technology, some rice grains are broken in the process. The percentage of broken rice depends on a number of factors such as the crop development cycle at the farm, the variety of the grain, the handling and the industrial process. Average processing of rough rice results in 58% white rice, 11% broken rice and 31% rice husk and bran which is sold for use as cattle feed or floor bedding in the poultry business.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Processed Rice Production

  (In thousands of tons) 

Rough rice processed — own

   163,033     75,752     94,968  

Rough rice processed — third party

   58,720     52,957     62,083  

Total rough rice processed

   221,753     128,709     157,051  

White rice

   91,176     66,035     77,440  

Brown rice

   33,166     6,699     11,559  

Broken rice

   23,880     14,792     19,859  

Total processed rice

   148,223     87,526     108,858  

  Year Ended December 31, 
  2012   2011   2010 

Processed Rice Production

  (In thousands of tons) 

Rough rice processed — own

   163,035     163,033     75,752  

Rough rice processed — third party

   86,512     58,720     52,957  

Total rough rice processed

   249,587     221,753     128,709  

White rice

   86,092     91,176     66,035  

Brown rice

   57,505     33,166     6,699  

Broken rice

   28,787     23,880     14,792  
  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total processed rice

   172,383     148,223     87,526  
  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Processed Rice Sales

  (In thousand of $)   (In thousand of $) 

Total Sales

   83,244     61,585     69,350     93,904     83,244     61,585  

Rice comprised 19% of our total sales in 2007, 23% of our total sales in 2008, 22% of our total sales in 2009, 14% of our total consolidated sales in 2010, and 15% of our total consolidated sales in 2011.2011 and 16% 2012.

Rice Seed Production

In our rice seed facility in Argentina, we are involved in the genetic development of new rice varieties adapted to local conditions to increase rice productivity and quality to improve both farm production as well as the manufacturing process. In connection with these efforts, we have entered into agreements with selected research and development institutions such as the National Institute of Agriculture Technology (Institute Nacional de Tecnología

Agropecuaria, or “INTA”) in Argentina, the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (Fondo Latinoamericano para Arroz de Riego, or “FLAR”) in Colombia, the Santa Catarina State Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Agency (Empresa de pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina, or “EPAGRI”) in Brazil andBadische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik(“Basf”) in Germany. Our own technical team is continuously testing and developing new rice varieties. Our first rice seed variety was released to the market in 2008, and we are currently in the final stages of releasing three new varieties. These seeds are both used at our farms and sold to rice farmers in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. We are also developing, alongside Basf, a herbicide-tolerant rice variety to assist in the control of harmful weeds.

Coffee Business

The coffee plant is a woody perennial evergreen. Brazil is the biggest coffee producing country in the world, followed by Vietnam and Colombia. Coffee is exported as a green bean and is then processed depending on the market. While there are several different coffee species, two main species of coffee are cultivated today. Arabica coffee accounts for approximately 60% of the world’s production, and Robusta coffee accounts for about 40% and

differs from the Arabica coffees in terms of quality and taste. We produce Arabica coffee, distinguished by its high quality, that is considered to be an “estate coffee,” which, according to international markets standards, is coffee produced and processed on a specific farm and thus not mixed with coffee from other farms or farmers.

Our Mimoso farm produces world renowned “specialty coffee,” which is sold to the best roasters in Europe, the U.S. and Japan. Coffee quality experts consistently select our coffee as a top quality estate coffee. It is certified according to the rigorous sustainability standards of the Rainforest Alliance, Utz and the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association — BSCA. We are equally concerned with the quality of our coffee and with bridging the gap between the consumer and the producer to assure the sustainable quality demanded in the specialty market. We strive to develop long-term relationships with our clients to guarantee consistent supply.

We grow mainly high quality coffee varieties, using center pivot and drip irrigation, adopting a stress period to induce flowering, which guarantees a gradual and uniform maturation.

The following table sets forth, for the harvest years indicated, the production and sales volumes for our coffee business:

 

  Harvest Year   Harvest Year 

Coffee Production & Sales

  2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010   2008/2009   2012/2013   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 

Coffee plantation (hectares)

   1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632  

Coffee pruning area (hectares)

   62     227     406     241     —       62     227     406  

Coffee production (thousands of tons) (1)

   NA     2,742     2,220     2,412     —       2,873     2,742     2,220  

 

As the date of this annual report, the 2011/2012 harvest year coffee were not harvested

(1)As of the date of this annual report, the 2012/2013 harvest year coffee had not yet been harvested.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
   (In thousands of $) 

Coffee sales

   14,170     7,572     14,265  
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
   (In thousands of $) 

Coffee sales

   8,363     14,170     7,572  

We grow coffee in western Bahia, Brazil, where agro-ecological conditions are well-suited for producing “specialty coffee” due to the availability of water for irrigation, the absence of frosts, and the possibility of having a fully mechanized harvest due to flat topography. These conditions allow us to obtain a stable bean quality and to reduce yield volatility. We grow coffee on 3 farms and have 1,632 hectares of planted coffee trees and have available land and water to expand our operations to 2,700 hectares. . In the 2008/2009 harvest year, our total coffee production was 2,412 tons. In the 2009/2010 harvest year, we produced 2,412 tons of coffee. In the 2010/11 harvest year, we produced 2,742 tons of coffee. In the 2011/12 harvest year, we produced 2,873 tons of coffee. Coffee comprised 7%5% of our total sales in 2008, 5% of our totalconsolidated sales in 2009, 2% of our total consolidated sales 2010, and 3% of our total consolidated sales in 2011.2011 and 1% of our total consolidated sales in 2012.

Coffee Production Process

Coffee seeds are initially planted in nursery beds where they are raised and nurtured in a protected environment until they reach a height of approximately 50 to 60 cm, which takes between 8 to 12 months. Coffee plants are then transplanted to the coffee fields where they grow for about two years, after which the coffee tree is harvested for the first time and begins its productive cycle. Productive maturity is achieved during the fifth year, and coffee trees remain productive until the tree reaches 15 to 20 years of age, at which point the tree must be replaced. Coffee trees require annual maintenance consisting of fertilization, pest and disease control and irrigation if necessary. Additionally, coffee trees must undergo a pruning program every 4 to 5 years to maintain the shape of the tree adequate for mechanized harvesting, which usually results in higher yields.

The coffee harvest year lasts from August of each year to August of the following year. The plantation is treated for approximately nine months, from August of each year until May of the following year. In late May or early June, the harvest begins, which lasts until September. After harvesting, we begin the processing process, which lasts until the end of October.

We process coffee at our facilities. The three processing stages coffee undergoes prior to commercialization are pulping, drying and sorting into various types according to world market demand.

Dairy Business

We conduct our dairy operation in two of our farms located in the Argentine humid pampas region. This region is one of the best places in the world for producing raw milk at a low cost, due to the availability of grains, forage and grass produced efficiently and at low cost, and the favorable weather for cow comfort.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated below, the total number of our dairy cows, average daily liter production per cow and our total milk production:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 

Dairy Herd & Production

  2011   2010   2009   2008   2012   2011   2010 

Total dairy herd (head)

   10,803     9,178     9,743     9,587     6,765     10,803     9,178  

Average milking cows

   4,603     4,225     4,594     4,377     5,025     4,603     4,225  

Average daily production (liters per cow)

   30.5     27.0     28.3     26.9     30.0     30.5     27.0  

Total production (thousands of liters)

   51,239     41,597     47,479     43,110     54,954     51,239     41,597  

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sales (thousands of $)

   19,697     14,297     11,894  
   Year Ended December, 31 
   2012   2011   2010 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sales

   18,868     19,697     14,297  

As of December 31, 2010, we owned a dairy herd of 9,178 head, including 4,225 cows and heifers in milk. In 2010, our cows produced an average of 27.0 liters of milk per cow per day compared to approximately 28.3 liters per cow per day in 2009. Our facilities allow us to milk 5,000 cows per day. As of December 31, 2011, we owned a dairy herd of 10,803 head, including 4,603 milking cows with an average production of 32.5230.5 liters per cow per day. As of December 31, 2012, we owned a dairy herd of 6,765 head, including 5,025 milking cows with an average production of 30.0 liters per cow per day. Our dairy operation consists of three dairy facilities — twoone traditional grazing dairiesdairy and onetwo advanced “free-stall” dairy. Aboutdairies. We completed the construction of the second free stall dairy in August 2012, and as of December 31, 2012, the new facility held over 1,500 cows. We expect to continue gradually populating this facility until it reached its maximum capacity of 3,500 cows by the end of 2011, we began the construction of a new free stall which will have a final capacity of 3,500 milking cows. This operation will start in July 2012 with the gradual incorporation of cows. It is expected to finish in December 2012 with 1,500 milking cows, December 2013 with 3,200 and go on filling the barns to reach full capacity in March 2014.2013.

Dairy comprised 3% of our total consolidated sales in 2007, 6% of our total sales in 2008,2010, 4% of our total consolidated sales in 2009,2011 and 3% of our total sales 2010 and 4% of ourconsolidated sales in 2011.2012.

Production Process

We have genetically improved our Holando Argentine Holstein dairy herd through the use of imported semen from North American Holstein bulls. We wean calves during the 24 hours subsequent to birth and during the next 60 days raise them on pasteurized milk and high protein meal. Male calves are fed concentrates and hay for an

additional 30 days in the farm before they are sent to our feedlot to be fattened for sale. Young heifers remain in open corrals during the next 13 months where they are fed with concentrates and forage until they are ready for breeding. Calving occurs nine months later. Heifers are subsequently milked for an average of 320 days. Dairy cows are once again inseminated during the 60- to 90-day period following calving. This process is repeated once a year for a period of six or seven years. The pregnancy rate for our herd is between 85% and 90% per year.

Each cow in our dairy herd is mechanically milked two or three times a day depending on the production system. The milk obtained is cooled to less than four degrees centigrade in order to preserve its quality and is then stored in a tank. Milk is delivered to our joint venture, “La Lácteo,” on a daily basis by tank trucks. We feed our dairy cows mainly with corn and alfalfa silages, some grass and corn grain, supplemented as needed with soybean by-products, hay, vitamins and minerals.

We have invested in technology to improve the genetics of our cows, animal health and feeding in order to enhance our milk production. These investments include top quality semen from genetically improved North American Holstein bulls, agricultural machinery and devices, use of dietary supplements and modern equipment to control individual milk production and cooling. Our feeding program is focused on high conversion of feed into milk, while maintaining cows in good health and comfort. We have also invested in technology and know-how so as to increase our forage production and utilization.

In 2007, we began the construction of an advanced “free-stall” dairy in Argentina, which we believe was the first of its kind in South America, and started operating in March 2008. This new technology allows large- scale milk production at increased efficiency levels. Our free-stall dairy model consists of 3,000 cows confined inside a large barn where they are free to move within the indoor corrals. We feed our cows specific protein rich diets composed of corn grain and silage and milk them three times a day, using a milking mechanism consisting of an 80-cow rotary platform, which milks an average of 400 cows per hour. In 2011, we started the construction of the first phase of the second free stall, which will startstarted operating duringin August 2012. It will reachWe expect to gradually populate this facility until it reaches its full capacity (of 3,500(3,500 milking cows) by March 2014.the end of 2013.

Implementation of the free-stall system allows us to position ourselves as a key player in the dairy industry and will boost our agricultural and industrial integration presence in the South American agricultural sector. By eliminating cow grazing, we reduce the amount of land utilized for milk production, and freewhich frees up more land for our agricultural and land development activities. Cow productivity (measured in liters of milk produced per day) using the free-stall system increases by up to 40% compared to traditional grazing systems. These productivity gains are because the free-stall system significantly improves the conversion rate of animal feed to milk, resulting in an approximate 40% increase in the conversion ratio, or the production of 1.4 liters of milk for each 1 kg of animal feed as compared to the average of 1 liter of milk for each 1 kg of feed associated with the usual grazing model.

This increased productivity and conversion rate are mainly due to improved cow comfort and an enhanced diet quality. We assess cow comfort through the engagement of expert consultants, who recommended designing beds covered with sand. The sand plays a significant role in helping cows to rest comfortably. Additionally, we installed a cooling system to increase cow comfort as well. This system relies on water sprinklers and ventilation fans located all over the facility to create a controlled, cool atmosphere, which improves cow comfort since the Holstein herd is originally adapted to cold regions. Additionally, we manage diet quality by adapting our feeding regimen based on the various feeding stages in the lifetime of each cow. The actual feeding is fully mechanized, and we carefully control the harvesting and storage of feed. The control of all productivity variables, such as reproduction, health and operations, supports efficiency gains through standardized processes. Finally, the physical concentration of the animals facilitates efficient overall management of the dairy business as a whole. In terms of the environment, the free-stall model allows for a better effluent treatment, which includes a sand-manure separator stage, a decantation pool and an anaerobic lagoon. All these processes help to decrease the organic matter content of the effluent and deliver a cleaner output. The final treated effluent is used to fert-irrigate crops adjacent to the dairy operation. Accordingly, we transform dairy waste into a high value-added by-product, which reduces fertilizer usage.

The free-stall dairy is expected to allow us to become an efficient large-scale milk producer and optimize the use of our resources (land, cattle and capital) through the standardization of processes. Process standardization provides high operational control and allows us to scale-up our production efficiently and quickly.

La Lácteo Joint Venture

In 2007, Adecoagro entered into an agreement with Agropur Cooperative, a Canadian-based dairy cooperative, to form a joint venture named Grupo La Lácteo. In this transaction, we contributed our wholly owned subsidiary La Lácteo S.A., an entity engaged in the processing and sale of milk and milk-related products (previously acquired in August 2007), while Agropur Cooperative contributed cash. Each of us and Agropur Cooperative owns 50% of the joint venture, and the joint venture agreement in place creates joint control over Grupo La Lácteo. The formation of this joint venture was completed in December 2007. As of December 31, 2011,2012, La Lácteo manages approximately 214,000183,000 liters of milk per day, producing a broad variety of dairy products including fluid milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, and others.

On November 7, 2007, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. entered into a Milk Supply Offer Agreement with La Lácteo S.A. (as amended on February 1, 2010), pursuant to which we committed to sell and La Lácteo S.A. committed to purchase, approximately 80,000 liters of Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.’s milk production per day. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—B. Related Party Transactions—Milk Supply Agreement.” All of our production for the domestic market is industrialized at La Lácteo S.A., while our export volumes of powdered milk are industrialized in plants operated by third parties.

Cattle Business

Until December 2009, we owned approximately 58,348 head of cattle — other than our cows used for the production of raw milk — which we fattened for sale to meat processors and in local livestock auction markets. Our cattle business primarily consisted of beef breeding and fattening activities during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. In December 2009, we strategically decided to sell almost all of our cattle herd — other than our dairy cows — to Quickfood S.A. (“Quickfood”(now “Marfrig Argentina S.A.”), an Argentine company listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and a subsidiary of the Brazilian company, Marfrig Alimentos S.A. (“Marfrig”), for a purchase price of $14.2 million. Additionally, we entered into a lease agreement under which QuickfoodMarfig Argentina S.A. leases grazing land from us to raise and fatten the purchased cattle. As required by antitrust law, we reported this transaction to Argentina’s National Commission for the Defence of Competition (Comision Nacional de Defensa de de la Competencia, or “CNDC”). The CNDC’s administrative approval of the transaction is pending. We do not believe that the CNDC will object to the form and substance of the transaction. See “—Material Agreements—Argentina—Agreement with Quickfood S.A.”

After this sale, our cattle business primarilyThe agreement consists of leasing (i) approximately 72,80069,369 hectares of grazing land located in the Argentine provinces of Corrientes, Formosa, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero, for an annual price equal to the equivalent in Argentine Pesos of 30 kilograms of meat per hectare, calculated in accordance with the Steer Index of the Liniers Market (INML), for a period of 10 years, renewable by the parties and (ii) two feed lots located in the Argentine provinces of Corrientes and Santa Fe, for an annual price of $25,000 each. Additionally, as of December 31, 2011,2012, we owned approximately 2,0391,375 head of cattle. We may purchase additional cattle in the future.

The following table indicates, for the periods set forth below, the number of cattle (other than dairy cows) for each activity we pursued:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 
  (Head of cattle)   (Head of cattle) 

Breeding(l)

   2,039     —       79,784     1,375     2,039     —    

Fattening

   —       1,254     2,804     —       —       1,254  

Total

   2,039     1,254     2,804     1,375     2,039     1,254  

 

(1)For classification purposes, upon birth, all calves are considered to be in the breeding process.

The cattle business comprised 4% of our total sales in 2008, 9% of our total sales in 2009, 1% of our total sales 2010 and 1% of ourconsolidated sales in 2011.2010, 2011 and 2012.

Storage and Conditioning

Our storage and conditioning facilities for our farming line of business allow us to condition, store and deliver our products with no third-party involvement. All our crop storage facilities are located close to our farms, allowing us to (i) reduce storage and conditioning costs; (ii) reduce freight costs since we only commence moving the product once the final destination is determined, whether locally or to a port, (iii) capitalize on fluctuations in the prices of commodities; and (iv) improve commercial performance by mixing grains to avoid discounts due to sub-standard quality.

We own five conditioning and storage facilities for grains and oilseeds, with a total built storage capacity of 28,800 tons. Our largest storage facility, with a capacity of 18,700 tons, is located in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, in the town of Christophersen. It has a railway loading terminal, providing logistical flexibility and savings. We also own in Argentina four rice mills, which account for over 135,919 tons of total storage capacity, and two additional storage and conditioning facilities for rice handling, with a total storage capacity of 5,700 tons.

Set forth below is our storage capacity as of December 31, 2011:2012:

 

Storage Capacity

  Nominal 

Crops (tons)

   28,800  

Rice (tons)

   135,919  

In addition, we use silo bags to increase our storage capacity at low cost. Silo bags are a revolutionary andan efficient low-cost method for grain storage. As crops are harvested, they are placed inside large polyethylene bags that can be left in the fields for approximately 12 months without damaging the grain. Each silo bag can hold up to 180 to 200 tons of product, depending on the type of grain. During the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, we stored approximately 40%36 % of our grain production through silo bags.

Silo bags offer important operational and logistic advantages, such as (i) low cost storage; (ii) flexible and scalable capacity that is adapted based on production and commercial strategy; (iii) harvest efficiencies since the bags are filled on the field allowing for a non-stop harvest operation regardless of any logistical setbacks; (iv) logistic efficiencies leading to lower freight since grains are transported during the off-season when truck fares are lower; (v) increased ability to monitor quality and identify different grain qualities, since grains are stored in relatively small amounts (200 tons) and easily monitored, maximizing our commercial performance; and (vi) better use of our drying capacity throughout the year. Silo bags are commercially accepted. Grains stored in silo bags can be sold in the market, and if such grains are to be delivered post harvest, we charge storage costs. Additionally, we can store grains to be used as seed during the following season (soybeans, rice and wheat), achieving quality seed management. We have expanded the use of silo bags from Argentina to our operations in Brazil and Uruguay. Currently, we are extending the usage of silo bags to store fertilizers and are developing their use with respect to coffee beans.

Grain conditioning facilities at our farms allow our trade desk to optimize commercialization costs and to achieve commercial quality standards and avoid price discounts. These facilities are operated to dry, clean, mix and separate different qualities of each grain in order to achieve commercial standards. By mixing different batches of a same grain type, differentiated by quality parameters such as moisture, percentage broken, and percentage damaged, among others, we can achieve commercial standards without having to discount a lower-quality stand-alone batch. Efficient management of these facilities results in a lower cost for grain conditioning and a better achievable price. In order to maximize this situation, our conditioning facilities trend to process as much grain as possible, which is roughly more than four times their storage capacity.

Set forth below is our drying capacity as of December 31, 2011:2012:

 

Drying Capacity

  Nominal 

Crops (tons/day)

   2,400  

Rice (tons/day)

   6,6006,700  

Some grains such as soybeans, wheat and rice, can be used for seed during the next planting season. We produce almost 97% of the seed used for planting these crops in our fields. The seed is stored in silo bags and/or grain facilities, where it can be processed, classified, and prepared for planting during next crop season. A deep survey and monitoring process is carried out in order to evaluate, control and deliver high quality seed to our farms.

The rest of our seed requirements are purchased from seed suppliers in order to incorporate new enhanced varieties into our planting plan.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2011,2012, we owned two coffee processing facilities in Brazil, where we clean, dry and classify different types of commercial coffee beans. Apart from processing, those facilities have a storage capacity of 30,400 bags, or 1,800 tons of processed coffee.

Marketing, Sales and Distribution

Crops

In Argentina, grain prices are based on the market prices quoted on Argentine grain exchanges, such as theBolsa de Cereales de Buenos Airesand theBolsa de Cereales de Rosario, which use as a reference the prevailing prices in international grain exchanges (including CBOT and ICE-NY). In Uruguay, local prices are based on an export parity (during harvest) or import parity in the case of post-harvest sales, which, in each case, take into account the prices and costs associated with each market. In Brazil, the grain market includes theBolsa de Mercadorias e Futuros

(Brazilian Grain Exchange), which, as in Argentina, uses as a price reference the international grain exchanges (including CBOT and ICE-NY). Prices are quoted in relation to the month of delivery and the port in which the product is to be delivered. Different conditions in price, such as terms of storage and shipment, are negotiated between us and the end buyer. We negotiate sales with the top traders and industrial companies in our markets. We also engage in hedging positions by buying and selling futures and options in commodities exchanges, including the Chicago Board of Trade, the New York Board of Trade, BM&FBOVESPA and theMercado a Término de Buenos Aires(MATBA).

Soybeans: Our soybean crop is sold to local companies and is ultimately exported or diverted to the crushing industry. Approximately 72%80% of the soybean crop is hedged pre-harvest, by forward sales, sales in the futures markets, and production agreements. Post-harvest sales are a function of the export market versus local premiums paid by crushers (oil, meal and biodiesel). Our largest customers are Bunge International Commerce Ltd. (“Bunge”), Molinos Rio de la Plata S.A, Noble Americas Corp. (“Noble”), Louis Dreyfus Co., Bunge International Commerce Ltd. (“Bunge”) and Alfred C. Toepfer International,Cargill SACI, comprising approximately 64%74% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. In Argentina, the applicable export tax rate on soybeans is 35%.

Corn: Approximately 84% and 52%95% of our Argentine and Uruguayantotal production, respectively, is exported, of which 24% are FOB sales, with the remainder destined for domestic use in feedlots, the poultry industry and in our dairy operations. All of our Brazilian production is sold domestically for regional consumption. We typically sell about 55%Approximately 66% of ourthe crop corn is hedged pre-harvest, due to logistical issues. We sell approximately 5% of our corn production for special products such as corn seed. Our largest customers are Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A. (“LDC”), Noble, Alfred C. Toepfer International, Crossland Marketing Pte.Seaboard Overseas Ltd., Nidera, Multigrain Argentina and Leiva Chavés María Luz (poultry industry),Molino Americano, comprising approximately 62%56% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. In Argentina, the applicable export tax rate on corn is 20%.

Wheat: Approximately 84% and 77% of95% our Argentine and Uruguayantotal production is exported, of which 78% are FOB sales, with the remainder destined for domestic use. Approximately 31% of the wheat crop is hedged pre-harvest through forward sales, futures markets sales and production agreements. Brazil is the main importer of Argentine wheat. Due to logistics, we sell to the export market during harvest time and store the higher quality wheat to sell later in the year to local millers. We typically sell half of our wheat production pre-harvest. Our five largest customers are LDC, NideraLouis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A, NIDERA S.A., Seaboard Overseas Ltd., Amaggi Argentina S.A. and Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas Coop. Ltda. ,Agrograin Ltd, comprising approximately 63%76% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. In Argentina, the applicable export tax rate on wheat is 23%.

Sunflower: Our sunflower production from Argentina and Uruguay is sold to local companies. Sales are made pursuant to forward sales, spot sales and production agreements (as sunflower for confectionary, high oil content sunflower and seed). Our largest customers are Dow AgroscienciesAgrosciences Argentina S.A., Argensun S.A. and Molinos Río de la PlataCHS Argentina S.A., comprising approximately 85%97% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. In Argentina, the applicable export tax rate is 32%.

Cotton: We typically make pre-harvest sales of cotton fiber produced in Brazil and Argentina into the export market. Sales for the textile industry are based on domestic demand and premiums. During 2011 we started producing in Argentina, and due the small amounts, we sold 100% to local textile industry. Our largest customers are LDC, NobleCGG Trading, OLAM, Algodoeira Ouro Branco Ltda, Plexus Cotton LTD and Coopernorpi Cooperativa Agricola do Norte Pioneiro and Algodonera Avellaneda SA,Algodoeira Serrana, comprising approximately 68%64% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. Cottonseed is sold in the domestic market to meet feed demand.

Rice: Rough rice is available for sale commencing after the harvest of each year. White rice availability is based on our milling capacity. 73%78% of our total rice production is sold into the export market, with the remainder sold in Argentina in the retail market. EuropeBrazil is the largest importer of our rice with 31%28% of our exported volume, followed by BrazilAngola with 25%, AngolaEurope with 21%, IrakIraq and Iran with 17%12% and the remainder soldis exported to the Brazilian retail market, promoted by our Monte Alegre brand of sugar.Southamerican countries. Argentina’s retail market is comprised of four types of rice and four brands that have a 16.8%16.6% market share. Rice prices are based on regional supply demand and exchange rate in Brazil.

Our largest customers for rice are Herba Rice Mills, Camil Alimentos, Webcor S.A., Companhia de Distribuicao Araguaia, LDC Argentina S.A.,Glencore Grains, Ameropa AG, Josapar Joaquim Oliveira S.A. Participacoes, Euricom S.P.A. and Ameropa AG, comprising approximately 41%42% of our sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012. In Argentina, the applicable export tax rate is 10% for rough rice and 5% for white rice.

Coffee: Coffee is available for sale commencing after it is harvested and processed since July of each year. We export our own high quality coffee to the European, U.S. and Japanese markets, where our “specialty coffee” grade product is received by the gourmet segment. Our coffee is certified by the most respected organizations in the sector such as UTZ and Rainforest Alliance. Our largest importer is the is the European Union with 49%, followed by Japan with 38% and the United States with 13% of our sales. 73% of our coffee production is sold in the domestic Brazilian market. Coffee prices are based on international grain exchanges (ICE-NY) and have a local reference in BM&FBOVESPA. We negotiate quality premiums or discounts and delivery conditions to the end buyer. Our largest customers for coffee are Outspan Brasil Importacao e Exportacao LTDA (“Olam”), Mitsui Foods Inc., Paragon Coffee Trading Company L.P. and Empresa Interagricola S.A. (Eisa), comprising approximately 63% of our net sales in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012.

Dairy

During most of 2007, we sold our entire raw milk production to top Argentine dairy companies such as Groupe Danone, Nestlé Dairy Partners Americas and Mastellone Hermanos S.A. These companies manufacture a range of consumer products sold in Argentina and abroad. On November 7, 2007, we entered into a Milk Supply Agreement with La Lácteo S.A., pursuant to which we committed to sell to La Lácteo S.A. approximately 80,000 liters of our milk production per day subject to certain conditions. See “Material Agreements—Argentina—Milk Supply Agreement” and “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—B. Related Party Transactions.” We negotiate the price of raw milk on a monthly basis in accordance with domestic supply and demand with these companies, including La Lácteo S.A. The price of the milk we sell is mainly based on the percentage of fat and protein that it contains and the temperature at which it is cooled. The price we obtain for our milk also rises or falls based on the content of bacteria and somatic cells.

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

Sugarcane

Sugarcane is the most efficient agricultural raw material used in the production of sugar and ethanol. Ethanol produced from sugarcane is highly regarded as an environmentally friendly biofuel with the following characteristics.

 

 

Renewable: Sugarcane ethanol, unlike coal or oil, which can be depleted, is produced from sugarcane plants that grow back year after year, provided that they are replanted every six to eight years.

 

Sustainable: Sugarcane only needs to be replanted every five to seven years, as a semi-perennial crop. It can be harvested without uprooting the plant, and therefore its cultivation has less of an impact on the soil and the surrounding environment. The mechanization of the harvesting and planting process further improves sustainable agricultural management.

 

 

Energy Efficient: Sugarcane is highly efficient in converting sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into stored energy. The energy output of sugarcane is equal to nine times the energy input used in the production process, whereas the energy output of corn ethanol is only about 1.9 to 2.3 times the energy input used in its production process. Sugarcane produces seven times more energy compared to corn in ethanol production.

 

 

Low Carbon Emissions: Compared to gasoline, sugarcane ethanol reduces greenhouse gases by more than 61%, which is the greatest reduction of any other liquid biofuel produced today in large quantities. Ethanol made from sugarcane is deemed an advanced biofuel by the United States EPA.

 

 

Synergies: The main raw material used in the production of electricity in sugar mills is bagasse, which is a by-product of the sugarcane milling process, allowing for a renewable source of co- generated electricity.

Sugarcane is a tropical grass that grows best in locations with stable, warm temperatures and high humidity, although cold and dry winters are an important factor for the sucrose concentration of sugarcane. The climate and topography of the center-south region of Brazil is ideal for the cultivation of sugarcane and accounts for approximately 85% of Brazil’s sugarcane production.

WeAs of December 31, 2012, we grow sugarcane in the center-south region of Brazil on 9,145 hectares of our own land and 56,16376,386 hectares of land leased through agriculture partnerships. Under these agreements, our partners lease

land to us for periods of between one and two sugarcane cycles, equivalent to periods of between 10 to 12 years, on which we cultivate sugarcane. Lease payments are based on the market value of the sugarcane set forth by the regulations of the State of Sao Paulo Sugarcane, Sugar and Alcohol Growers Counsel (Conselho dos Produtores de Cana-de-Açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do Estado de Sao Paulo, or “Consecana”). We planted and harvested approximately 93%96% of the total sugarcane we milled during 2011,2012, with the remaining 7%4% purchased directly from third parties at prices set forth by the Consecana system, based on the sucrose content of the cane and the prices of sugar and ethanol. The following table sets forth a breakdown during the time periods indicated of the amount of sugarcane we milled that was grown on our owned and leased land or purchased from third parties:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Grown on our owned and leased land (tons)

   3,891,125     3,869,283     2,075,531     4,304,038     3,891,125     3,869,283  

Purchased from third parties (tons)

   276,957     196,833     139,498     184,897     276,957     196,833  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total (tons)

   4,168,081     4,066,115     2,215,029     4,488,935     4,168,081     4,066,115  

Sugarcane Harvesting Cycle

The annual sugarcane harvesting period in the center-south region of Brazil begins in April and ends in November/December of each year. We plant several sugarcane varieties, depending on the quality of the soil, the local microclimate and the estimated date of harvest of such area. Once planted, sugarcane can be harvested, once a year, up to six to eight consecutive years. With each subsequent harvest, agricultural yields decrease. The plantations must be carefully managed and treated during the year in order to continue to attain sugar yields similar to a newly-planted crop.

We believe we own one of the most mechanized harvesting operations in Brazil. Our sugarcane harvesting process is currently 87%90% mechanized (100% at Angélica mill and 49%50% at UMA mill) and the remaining 13%10% is harvested manually. Mechanized harvesting does not require burning prior to harvesting, significantly reducing environmental impact when compared to manual harvesting. In addition, the leaves that remain on the fields after the sugarcane has been harvested mechanically create a protective cover for the soil, reducing evaporation and protecting it from sunlight and erosion. This protective cover of leaves decomposes into organic material over time, which increases the fertility of the soil. Mechanized harvesting is more time efficient and has lower costs when compared to manual harvesting. Sugarcane is ready for harvesting when the crop’s sucrose content is at its highest

level. Sucrose content and sugarcane yield (tons of cane per hectare) are important measures of productivity for our harvesting operations. Geographical factors, such as soil quality, topography and climate, as well as agricultural techniques that we implement, affect our productivity. Since most sugar mills produce both sugar and ethanol in variable mixes, the industry has adopted a conversion index for measuring sugar and ethanol production capacity, the Total Recoverable Sugar (“TRS”) index, which measures the amount of kilograms of sugar per ton of sugarcane.

During the 20112012 harvest, UMA and Angelica harvested sugarcane with aan average TRS content of 139,134, compared to an average of 138136 in the center-south region of Brazil generally. Angélica’s TRS for the same period reached 125, due to the effect of a frost in January 2011. In addition, during the 20112012 harvest, we harvested an average of 75.671.4 tons of sugarcane per hectare of our own and leased land.

Once the sugarcane is harvested, it is transported to our mills for inspection and weighing. We utilize our own trucks and trailers for transportation purposes. The average transportation distance from the sugarcane fields to the mills is approximately 26 kilometers at UMA and 35 kilometers at Angélica. The construction of our new mill at Ivinhema is expected to halve the average transportation distance for Angélica, significantly reducing our transportation costs, as 42%35% of the cane currently processed at Angélica has been planted closer to the site where the Ivinhema mill is being built.

Our Mills

We currently own and operate twothree sugar mills in Brazil, Angélica and UMA and Angélica, which are currently operating, and Ivinhema, whose first phase of the construction was completed in 2012 and will start operating in the processfirst half of construction of our third sugar mill, Ivinhema, to complete our sugarcane crushing cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul.2013. Our mills produce sugar, ethanol and energy, and accordingly, we have some flexibility to adjust our production between sugar and ethanol, to take advantage of more favorable market demand and prices at given points in time. As of December 31, 2011,2012, our sugar mills had a total installed crushing capacity of 5.27.2 million tons of sugarcane.sugarcane, out of which 2.0 million tons of crushing capacity correspond to the Ivinhema mill, which will start operating in 2013. As of the date of this annual report, we have concluded the 20112012 harvest at boththe Angélica and UMA mills, crushing an aggregate volume of 4.16 million tons of sugarcane.

The Usina Monte Alegre mill (“UMA”) is located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has a sugarcane crushing capacity of 1.2 million tons per year, full cogeneration capacity and an associated sugar brand with strong presence in the regional retail market (Açúcar Monte Alegre). We plant and harvest 99.7%98.9% of the sugarcane milled at UMA, with the remaining 0.3%1.1% acquired from third parties. On December 31, 2011,2012, UMA concluded its harvest operations for the 20112012 season, crushing 1.011.0 million tons of sugarcane.

Angélica is a new, advanced mill, which we built in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, with a total sugarcane crushing capacity of 4.0 million tons per year. Angélica has been equipped with two modern high pressure boilers and three turbo-generators with the capacity to use all the sugarcane bagasse by-product to generate approximately 96 MW of electricity that is used to power the mill with an excess of 64MW available for sale to the power grid. During the first half of 2010, we concluded the construction of the sugar factory commencing the production of sugar in July 2010. Angélica now has the flexibility to vary the product slate between 60% to 40% for either product. During the 2010/20112012/2013 harvest, we grew and harvested over 91%95% of the sugarcane milled at Angélica, allowing us to have a stable supply and superior quality control of our raw material. OnAs of December 31, 2011,2012, Angélica concluded its harvest operations for the 2011/20122012/2013 season, crushing a total of 3.153.5 million tons of sugarcane. Although construction of the mill and industrial equipment has been concluded, Angélica will not mill at full capacity until 2013, when the size of our sugarcane plantations are expected to support the capacity of the mill.

AsThe construction of December 31, 2011, accumulatedthe Angelica mill was completed by the end of 2011. Accumulated capital expenditures, in Angélica, including cost expensed in cane planting and excluding investments in land and working capital, reached R$1,013 million, or approximately $134.7 per ton of crushing capacity. The table below shows our investment breakdown:

 

Capital Expenditures

  R$ millions   US$ per ton(l) 

Industrial equipment

   541     72  

Agricultural equipment

   144     19  

Sugarcane planting cost

   327     44  

Total

   1,013     135  

 

(1)Considers an average R$/US$ exchange rate of 1.876.

During mid 2011, we started the construction of our third mill, Ivinhema, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, approximately 45 kilometers south of our existing Angelica mill, in order to complete our planned sugarcane cluster in that region. The Ivinhema mill is expected to have a crushing capacity of 6.3 million tons of sugarcane per year when it reaches full capacity in 2017, increasing our total sugarcane crushing capacity to 11.5 million tons per year. We expect the Angelica and Ivinhema mills to form a cluster of 10.3 million tons of crushing capacity, which we expect will generate operational synergies and economies of scale that will result from a large-scale sugarcane production and industrial operation, including centralized management of both mills, harvesting efficiencies due to the ability to conduct non-stop harvesting and a reduction in sugarcane transportation costs. Ivinhema mill will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology including full cogeneration capacity, flexibility to produce sugar and ethanol and fully mechanized agricultural operations. We expect to source a majority of sugarcane for the Invinhema mill from our own supply and expand our cluster’s plantation to over 120,000 hectares.

As of the date of this report, the first phase of the construction of Ivinhema mill is well advanced and on schedule. The boiler has already been delivered on-site and is currently being assembled. The foundations and buildingswas completed, reaching a nominal crushing capacity of the sugarcane reception and milling processes have been completed and we expect to begin their assembly in May 2012. Construction of the powerhouse and the foundations for the first generator, as well as the assembly of other parts of the sugar and ethanol processes are also progressing according to plan.2.0 million tons per year. We expect the Ivinhema mill to begin operating during the first halfsecond quarter of 2013, reaching 2.0 million tons of sugarcane nominal crushing capacity during that year, and increasing its milling capacity to 4.0 million tons in 2015 and finally reachingreach full capacity of 6.3 million tons by 2017.

We plan to fund part of the construction costs of theThe Ivinhema mill using $230 millionis located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 45 km from the proceedsour Angélica mill. It was built in order to complete our planned sugarcane cluster (consisting of our IPO.Angélica and Ivinhema) in that region. As of December 31, 2011,2012, we havehad incurred $49.2a total of $280 million infor the acquisition and assembly of industrial equipment, manufacturing costs, agricultural equipment and sugarcane planting expenses (45% of the first phase). Furthermore, as of the date of this report, we have contracted the manufacturing of certain key equipment for an additional $27.0 million, including juice evaporator, substations, sugar warehouse, pipes metallic structures, steel plates, among other equipment.expenses. We estimate that we will need to invest an additional $711$418 million to complete the construction of the Ivinhema mill. Subject to procuring the necessary licenses and the remainder of the required funding, we anticipate completing the construction of the Ivinhema mill in 2017. See “—Sugar, Ethanol and Energy—Our Mills” and “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industries—Adverse conditions may create delays in or the suspension of the construction of our Ivinhema mill and/or significantly increase the amount of our expected investments.”

The construction and operation of the Ivinhema mill is subject to environmental licensing. Generally, the environmental agencies of each state are responsible for issuing environmental permits. The criteria for environmental licensing is defined and regulated by the National Council of the Environment (CONAMA), under Resolution No. 237 of December 19, 1997. On June 27, 2011,March 23, 2012, we obtained the installation license (licença de instalaçâo)from Instituto de Meio Ambiente de Mato Grosso do Sul (“IMASUL”) for the commencement of the construction and assembly of the first and second phase of the Ivinhema mill, for a nominal crushing capacity of up to 3.64.1 million tons of sugarcane.

In addition to the installation license, the Ivinhema mill must obtain operational licenses and other permits including licenses for water capture and use of controlled products, among others. Failure to obtain the necessary environmental licenses may prevent us from operating the Ivinhema mill or may subject us to sanctions.

Our Main Products

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our production volumes by product for the years indicated:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Sugar

   247,805     235,690     52,968     281,662     247,805     235,690  

Ethanol

   161,385     174,303     132,492     183,713     161,385     174,303  

Energy

   245,389     168,644     128,291  

Energy (MWh exported)

   238,540     245,389     168,644  

Note: Sugar volumes are measured in thousands of tons (raw value), ethanol volumes are measured in thousand cubic meters and electricity is measured in MWh.

The following table sets forth our sales for each of the sugarcane by-products we produce for the years indicated:

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sugar

   130,348     98,385     26,143  

Ethanol

   116,599     114,793     62,811  

Energy

   24,393     15,040     8,216  

Other(1)

   5,978     308     417  

Total

   277,318     228,526     97,587  

(1)Includes sales of sugarcane and other miscellaneous items to third parties.
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sugar

   134,766     130,348     98,385  

Ethanol

   121,544     116,599     114,793  

Energy

   25,649     24,393     15,040  

Other

   373     5,978     308  

Total

   282,332     277,318     228,526  

Sugar

During 2012, sugar production capacity increased by approximately 1,000 tons per day, as a result of the completion of the first phase of the construction of the Ivinhema Mill. Our current maximum sugar production capacity is 2,400now of 3,400 tons per day which, in a normal year of 4,4004,500 hours of milling, results in an annual sugar maximum production capacity of over 455,000637,515 tons of sugar. Angélica’s sugar factory started operations during 2010 and has a production capacity of 1,800 tons per day. UMA’s capacity was increased last year to 600 tons per day when cogeneration was installed. In 2009,2012, we produced 52,968281,662 tons of sugar, at the UMA mill compared to 87,388247,805 tons of sugar in 20102011 and 77,793235,690 tons of sugar in 2011.2010.

We produce two types of sugar: very high polarization (“VHP”) standard draw sugar and white crystal sugar. VHP sugar, a raw sugar with a 99.3% or higher sucrose content, is similar to the type of sugar traded in major commodities exchanges, including the standard NY11 contract. The main difference between VHP sugar and NY11 raw sugar is the sugar content of VHP sugar, and it therefore commands a price premium over NY11 raw sugar. Crystal sugar is a non-refined white sugar (color 150 ICUMSA) produced directly from sugarcane juice.

Sugar sales comprised 8% of our total sales in 2008, 8% of our total sales in 2009 , 23% of our total consolidated sales in 2010, and 24% of our total consolidated sales in 2011.2011 and 22% of our total consolidated sales in 2012.

Ethanol

During 2012, ethanol production capacity increased by approximately 624 cubic meters per day, as a result of the completion of the first phase of the construction of the Ivinhema Mill. Our current maximum ethanol production capacity is now of 1,4002,024 cubic meters per day which, in a normal year of 4,4004,500 hours of milling, results in an annual ethanol maximum production capacity of over 263,000379,845 cubic meters of ethanol. In 2010, we produced 174,303 cubic meters of ethanol compared to 161,385 cubic meters of ethanol in 2011.2011 and 183,713 cubic meters in 2012

We produce and sell two different types of ethanol: hydrous ethanol and anhydrous ethanol (as further described in “—Production Process—Ethanol”). Ethanol sales comprised 5%23% of our total consolidated sales in 2007, 12% of2010, 21% or our total consolidated sales in 2008,2011 and 20% of our total consolidated sales in 2009 and 23% of our total sales in 2010 and 21% or our total sales un 2011.2012.

Cogeneration

We generate electricity from sugarcane bagasse (the fiber portion of sugarcane that remains after the extraction of sugarcane juice) in our twothree mills located in Brazil. During 2012, our cogeneration production and export capacity increased by 36 MW and 22 MW, respectively, as a result of the completion of the first phase of the construction of our Ivinhema mill. Our total installed cogeneration capacity is now of approximately 112148 MW, and 7597 MW are available for resale to third parties after supplying our mills’ energy requirements. Having this ability to generate electricity from the by-product of the sugarcane crushing process on a large enough scale to fully power a mill with excess electricity being available is referred to as having full cogeneration capacity. Our twothree mills are duly licensed by ANEELthe Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (“ANEEL”) to generate and sell electricity. During the year ended December 31, 2012 , 2011 and 2010 we sold 317,211 MWh, 245,389 MWh to the local electricity market, comprising 4% of our total sales in 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2010 we soldand 178,914 MWh to the local electricity market, comprising 3%, 4% and 3.1% of our totalconsolidated sales in 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we sold 128,291 MWh to the local electricity market, comprising 3% of our total sales in 2009. We did not sell electricity in 2008.respectively.

Production Process

Sugar. There are essentially five steps in the sugar manufacturing process. First, we crush the sugarcane to extract the sugarcane juice. We then treat the juice to remove impurities. The residue is used to make an organic compost used as fertilizer in our sugarcane fields. The juice is then boiled until the sugar crystallizes, and sugar is then separated from the molasses (glucose which does not crystallize) by centrifugation. The resulting sugar is dried and sent to storage and/or packaging. We use the molasses in our production of ethanol.

Ethanol. Ethanol is produced through the fermentation of sugarcane juice or diluted molasses. Initially, we process the sugarcane used in ethanol production the same way that we process it for sugar production. The molasses resulting from this process is mixed with clear juice and then with yeast in fermentation vats, and the resulting wine has an ethanol content of approximately 8% to 10%. After the fermentation is complete, the yeast is separated for recycling in the ethanol production process. We distill the wine to obtain hydrous ethanol. In order to produce anhydrous ethanol, hydrous ethanol undergoes a dehydration process in a molecular sieve. The liquid remaining after these processes is called vinasse, which we further process to make liquid organic fertilizer that we use in our sugarcane plantations.

Cogeneration. Sugarcane is composed of water, fibers, sucrose and other sugars and minerals. When the sugarcane goes through the milling process, we separate the water, sugar and minerals from the fibers or sugarcane bagasse. Bagasse is an important sub-product of sugarcane, and it is used as fuel for the boilers in our mills. Sugarcane bagasse is burned in our state-of-the-art boilers to produce high pressure steam (67 atm) which is used in our high-efficiency turbo-generators to generate electricity to power our mills. The excess electricity, about 67%66% of production, is sold to the national power grid.

The following flow chart demonstrates the sugar, ethanol and cogeneration production process:

LOGOLOGO

Historically, the energy produced by Brazilian mills has not been price competitive when compared to the low-cost Brazilian hydro-electricity, which accounts for almost 90% of the country’s electricity matrix. Consequently, the majority of the groups in the sugar and ethanol sector have not invested in expanding their energy generation for sale, and the majority of the mills were constructed with less efficient, low-pressure boilers. Since 2000, the Brazilian economy has experienced significant growth, which in turn has resulted in increased demand for energy.

However, hydro- and thermo-electricity have not been able to keep pace for the following reasons: (1) new hydro-electric plants are located in regions (such as the Amazon) distant from consumption centers; (2) significant lead-time is required to construct new hydro- and thermo-electric plants; (3) significant investments are required for transmission lines, pipelines (for natural gas used in thermo-electric plants) and barges; (4) significant environmental costs are associated with both types of electricity generation; and (5) prices for fuel (natural gas) used in the generation of thermo-electricity have increased resulting in greater dependence on Bolivia (Brazil’s principal natural gas supplier). As a result, energy prices in Brazil have been increasing, and alternative sources, such as the

electricity from the cogeneration of sugarcane bagasse, have become increasingly competitive and viable options to satisfy the increasing energy demands. Sugarcane bagasse cogeneration is particularly competitive since sugarcane-based electricity is generated following the sugarcane harvest and milling which occurs during the dry season in Brazil, when hydroelectric generation is at its lowest levels.

The main advantages of energy generated by sugarcane bagasse are:

 

It is a clean and renewable energy;

 

It complements hydropower, the main source of Brazilian energy, as it is generated during the sugarcane harvest period (April to December) when water reservoirs are at their lowest level;

 

It requires a short period of time to start operations; and

 

It requires only a small investment in transmission lines when plants are located close to consumer centers.

Our total installed cogeneration capacity at the Angélica and UMA mills together is 112 MW, of which 75 MW are available for sale to the market. The Ivinhema mill is planned to have full cogeneration capacity as well and is expected to generate 184 MW by 2017, of which 131 MW are expected to be available for sale to the market.

We believe that there is a high potential for growth in the generation of electricity, and we are prepared to make investments to the extent that prices of Brazilian energy justify making such investments. We are currently investing $7.2 million in a “trash separation” system at Angélica, which will allow us to increase our energy output by over 50%.

Storage and Conditioning

Our sugar and ethanol storage and conditioning facilities are located at our mill sites and allow us to deliver our products when they are ready to be commercialized with no third-party involvement. Having such facilities at mill sites allows us to (i) reduce storage and conditioning costs; (ii) reduce freight costs since we only commence moving the product once the final destination is determined, whether locally or to a port; and (iii) capitalize on fluctuations in the prices of sugar and ethanol.ethanol

 

Nominal Storage Capacity

  Angélica   UMA   Total   Angélica   Ivinhema   UMA   Total 

Ethanol (cubic meters)

   120,800     27,000     147,800     120,800     20,000     27,000     167,800  

Sugar (tons)

   90,000     36,400     126,400     90,000     65,000     36,400     191,400  

Marketing, Sales and Distribution

Sugar: We sell sugar both in the domestic and the international markets at prices that depend on our price parity calculation, which considers each market’s price and the associated costs. Prices for the sugar we sell in Brazil are set, using an index calculated by the Agriculture College of the University of São Paulo (Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz, or “ESALQ”), with a premium in the state of Minas Gerais due to the use of our regional brand, “Monte Alegre,” the market leader in the southern part of that state. Prices for the sugar we export are set in accordance with international market prices. International prices for raw sugar are established in accordance with the NY11 futures contracts. Our largest customers for sugar are Dreyfus., Bunge, Noble and Copersucar Trading AVV and ED&F MAN, comprising approximately 96%75% of our sales in the period ended December 31, 2011.2012.

Ethanol: Almost all of our ethanol sales are in the domestic Brazilian market given the increasing demand generated from the increase in flex-fuel vehicles in Brazil. Our ethanol sales are not made through the execution of formal agreements. Instead, sales are made through daily sale orders intermediated by specialized brokerage firms that act in the ethanol domestic market, whose role is to intermediate the sale of ethanol between the ethanol producers and the domestic ethanol distribution companies, and prices are set using the ESALQ and the futures and commodity exchange of the BM&FBOVESPA indices for ethanol as a reference. Our largest customers by volume were Petrobras Distribuidora S/A, Raizen Combustives, GavilonShipping and Trading LLC, Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo S/A, Petrobras Distribuidora S/A, Cargill Agricola S.A., Dreyfus and Shell Brasil Ltda.,Vitol INC comprising approximately 76%80% of our sales in the period ended December 31, 2011.2012.

Cogeneration: We also sell electricity co-generated at our sugar and ethanol mills to local electricity commercialization companies and directly to the spot market. Sales are made in the spot market with brokers, through government auctions, to distributors and through long-term contracts. Our largest customers are CemigCEMIG, a state-owned power generator and distributor, Geração e Transmissão S/A, Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica and Nova Energia Comercializadora Ltda., comprising approximately 92%100% of our sales in the period ended December 31, 2011.2012.

The Brazilian energy agency, ANEEL, has organized yearly auctions for alternative energy and for renewable sources at favored rates. As a hedging strategy, we sell the electricity production of our mills through long-term contracts adjusted for inflation by reference to the national indexNational Index of consumer pricesConsumer Prices (“IPCA”)

In 2009, UMA entered into a 10-year agreement with CEMIG a state distribution company, for the sale of 9 MWMWh (approximately 52,704 MWh) during the harvest periods each year (May to November of each year) at a rate of R$184,15 per megawatt hour. In 2009, Angélica sold energy in a public auction carried out byCamara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica(“CCEE”), whereupon Angélica entered into a 15-year agreement with CCEE for the sale of 87,600 MWh per year at a rate of R$180,26 per megawatt hour.MWh. In August 2010, Angélica participated in a public auction, whereupon Angélica entered into a second 15-year agreement with CCEE starting in 2011, for the sale of 131,400 MWh per year at a rate of R$154.25/MWh. The delivery period for both agreements starts in May and ends in November of each year. The rates under both agreements are adjusted annually for inflation by reference to the National IndexIPCA. In July

2012, Ivinhema entered into an agreement with CEMIG for the sale of Consumer Prices (“IPCA”).5 MWh (approximately 25,675 MWh) during the harvest period (May to November of each year) of 2013 at a rate of R$134/MWh. In January 2013, Ivinhema entered into an agreement withBTG Pactual comercializadora de energia, for the sale of 5 MW (approximately 21,960 MWh) between June 1, 2013, and November 30, 2013 at a rate of R$131.50 per megawatt hour.

Land Transformation

Land transformation is an important element of our business model and a driver of value creation. Through land transformation, we optimize land use and increase the productive potential and value of our farmland. Our land transformation model consists of changing the use of underutilized or undermanaged agricultural land to more profitable cash generating agricultural activities, such as turning low cash-yielding cattle pasture land into high cash-yielding croppable land, allowing profitable agricultural activities, such as crop, rice and sugarcane production.

Since our inception, we have successfully identified multiple opportunities for the acquisition of undeveloped or undermanaged farmland with high potential for transformation. During the ten-year period since our inception, we have effectively put into production over 154,248 and that were previously undeveloped or inefficiently managed and are undergoing the transformation process.

The land transformation process begins by determining the productive potential of each plot of land. This will vary according to soil properties, climate, productive risks, and the available technology in each specific region. Before commencing the transformation process, we perform environmental impact studies to evaluate the potential impact on the local ecosystem, with the goal of promoting environmentally responsible agricultural production and ecosystem preservation, thereby supporting sustainable land use. We do not operate in heavily wooded areas or primarily wetland areas.

The transformation process for underdeveloped and undermanaged land requires us to make initial investments during a period of one to up to three years, and the land reaches stable productive capability the third to seventh year following commencement of the land transformation activities.

We are engaged in three different categories of the land transformation process, which are defined by the previous use of the land:

(i) Undeveloped land (savannahs and natural grasslands): This is the most drastic transformation phase since it demands both physical and chemical transformation of the soil. First, the land is mechanically cleared to remove native vegetation. The soil is then mechanically leveled for agricultural operations: in the case of land being transformed for rice production, this process involves heavy land movements and systematization required for irrigation and drainage channels, roads and bridges. In the case of land destined for sugarcane plantations, land movements will also be necessary for the construction of terraces to prevent the excess of water runoff.

Certain soils must be chemically treated and corrected by incorporating nutrients such as limestone, gypsum and phosphorous, as is the case of the Brazilian ‘Cerrado’. Soil correction is not required in Argentina or Uruguay due to the natural fertility of the soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are then applied to the soil in preparation for planting. In the case of land destined for crop production (grains and oilseeds), soybean, which is sometimes referred to as a colonizing crop, is usually planted during the first years due to its resistance to pests, weeds and extreme weather and soil conditions. Thereafter, the land will enter into a crop rotation scheme to reduce the incidence of plague and disease and to balance soil nutrients. In the case of rice and sugar cane, which are produced in a monoculture system, there is no colonizing crop or rotation involved. Intensive plague and weed controls and additional soil correction will take place during these first three to five years. Land productivity or yields, measured in tons of soybean or other crops per hectare, will be initially low and will gradually increase year by year. During the first five to seven years, the yields will increase at high and sustained rates. After the seventh year we consider the land developed as yield volatility is reduced and growth is only achievable at marginal rates. Since our inception in 2002, we have put into production 57,34162,541 hectares of undeveloped land into productive croppable land.

(ii) Undermanaged or underutilized farmland (cultivated pastures and poorly managed agriculture): This transformation process is lighter than the one described above since it does not require the initial mechanical clearing of vegetation or land leveling. Only in the case of land being prepared for rice production will leveling

be required for efficient flood-irrigation. The transformation of cattle pastures or poor agriculture in the Brazilian ‘Cerrado’ will begin with soil correction and soil tillage in preparation for planting of the first soybean or sugarcane crop. The process will then continue as described in the case above. Land productivity or crop yields will grow at high rates during the first three to five years of the transformation process and will then commence to stabilize and grow at marginal rates, at which point we consider the land developed. Since our inception in 2002 we have put into production 96,906100,227 hectares of undermanaged or underutilized farmland into croppable land.

(iii) Ongoing transformation of croppable land: The application of efficient and sustainable crop production technologies and best practices such as “no-till”, crop rotations, integrated pest and weed management and balanced fertilization, among others, incrementally increases soil quality and land productivity over time, maximizing return on invested capital and increasing the land value of our properties. Our entire farmland portfolio is constantly undergoing this phase of land transformation. During the 2010/20112011/2012 harvest year, we operated 120,460120,160 hectares of own developed farmland which were enhanced by the use of best productive practices and technology.

In each of these categories of transformation, the metric the company uses to track the level and analyze the progress of the transformation process is the level and tendency of crop yields and the number of years the land has been under crop production. Consequently, the process of land transformation is evidenced by the results of the activities within our other business segments, primarily our crops, rice and sugarcane segments. Accordingly the costs associated to the transformation process described above are allocated within these other business segments. As a result, there may be variations in our results from one season to the next according to the amount of farmland undergoing transformation and the amount of land sold and our ability to identify and acquire new farmland.

Our land transformation segment seeks not only to profit from crop and rice cultivation, but also from the opportunistic disposition of successfully transformed farmland. We strategically sell farms that have reached productive maturity with marginal potential for further productivity increases (years three to seven after commencing the land transformation process) to realize and monetize the capital gains arising from the land transformation process. Land transformation proceeds are in turn reinvested in the purchase of strategic farmland with potential for transformation and appreciation. The rotation of our land portfolio allows us to allocate capital efficiently. Since 2006 we have had a solid track record of selling farmland for highly profitable returns. During the last sixseven years, we have sold 29,608 hectares of farm land,11 farms, generating capital gains of approximately $104$132 million.

These capital gains are generated by three main factors:

(i) the acquisition of land at opportunistic prices below the market value or fair value of the land;

(ii) the land transformation and ongoing land transformation process described above enhances the productivity and profitability of land, ultimately increasing the value of the land; and

(iii) general market appreciation of land driven by increase in commodity prices and supply and demand dynamics in the land market. In this regard, during the last 30 years, since 1982,1977, farmland prices in Argentina’s core production region have increased an average of 9.1%7.3% per year according to data published byMargenes Agropecuarios. The value of the farms we sold between 2006 and 2011,2012, as well as our overall land portfolio, has been positively impacted by this external factor.

We believe we are one of the most active players in the land business in South America. During the last nine years,Since our inception in 2002, we have executed transactions for the purchase and sale of land for over $521$542 million. Our business development team is responsible for analyzing, selecting, acquiring and selling land. The team has gained extensive expertise in evaluating and acquiring farmland throughout South America, and has a solid understanding of the productivity potential of each region and of the potential for land transformation and appreciation. To date,Since 2002, the team has analyzed over 9.7 million hectares of farmland with a total value of approximately $13 billion. We have developed a methodology to analyze investment opportunities, taking into account price, transformation potential, productive model, financial projections, and investment requirements, among others. Our analysis also employs advanced information technology, including the use of satellite images, rain and temperature records, soil analyses, and topography and drainage maps. From time to time, we may leverage our favorable position in and knowledge of the land market to engage in opportunistic buying and selling transactions.

The following table sets forth our acquisitions and divestitures since our inception:

 

  Acquisition   Divestitures   Total Land Holdings   Acquisition   Divestitures   Total Land Holdings 

Year Ended December 31,

  (In hectares)   (In hectares) 

2002

   74,924     —       74,924     74,898     —       74,898  

2003

   —       —       74,924     —       —       74,898  

2004

   34,659     —       109,583     34,659     —       109,557  

2005

   22,103     —       131,686     22,262     —       131,819  

2006

   5,759     3,507     133,938     5,759     3,507     134,071  

2007

   113,893     8,714     239,117     113,197     8,714     239,274  

2008

   43,940     4,857     278,200     43,783     4,857     278,200  

2009

   —       5,005     273,195     —       5,005     273,195  

2010

   14,749     5,086     282,858     14,755     5,086     282,864  

2011

   13,003     2,439     293,423     12,992     2,439     293,417  

2012

   —       9,475     283,942  

Our Farms

Appraisal of Farms. In September 2011,2012, in order to assess the market value of rural properties in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, we requested an appraisal by Cushman & Wakefield Argentina S.A., independent real estate valuation firm knowledgeable about the agriculture industry and the local real estate market. As part of these appraisals, the value of each of our properties was determined using the sales comparison approach taking into account current offerings and analyzed prices buyers had recently paid for comparable sites, adjusted for the differences between comparable properties and the subject property to arrive at an estimate of the value of the subject property. The major elements of comparison used to value the properties included the property rights conveyed, the financial terms incorporated into the transaction, the conditions or motivations surrounding the sale, changes in market conditions since the sale, the location of the real estate and the physical characteristics of the property.

The abovementioned valuations assumed good and marketable title to subject properties, which were assumed to be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. The valuation did not include site measurements and no survey of the subject properties were undertaken. In addition, the valuations also assumed (a) responsible ownership and competent management of the subject properties; (b) there were no hidden or unapparent conditions of the subject properties, subsoil or structures that render the subject properties more or less valuable; (c) full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local zoning and environmental regulations and laws and (d) all required licenses, certificates of occupancy and other governmental consents were or can be obtained and renewed for any use on which the value opinion contained in the appraisals is based. Unless otherwise stated in the appraisals, the existence of potentially hazardous or toxic materials that may have been used in the construction or maintenance of the improvements or may be located at or about the subject properties was not considered in arriving at the opinion of value. These materials (such as formaldehyde foam insulation, asbestos insulation and other potentially hazardous materials) may adversely affect the value of the subject properties.

Cushman & Wakefield has informed us their assessment of the market value of our farmland as of September 30, 2011.2012. According to Cushman & Wakefield, the market value of our farmland totaled $899.1$938.0 million, out of which $764.9$800.3 million correspond to the market value of our farmland in Argentina and Uruguay, and the remaining $134.2$137.7 million correspond to the market value of our farmland in Brazil. These valuations are only intended to provide an indicative approximation of the market value of our farmland property as of September 30, 20112012 based on then current market conditions. This information is subject to change based on a host of variables and market conditions.

Farm

 

State, Country

  Gross Si
(Hectares)
   

Current Use

El Meridiano

 Buenos Aires, Argentina   6,302    Grains

Las Horquetas

 Buenos Aires, Argentina   2,0892,086    Grains & Cattle

San Carlos

 Buenos Aires, Argentina   4,2394,215    Grains

Santa ReginaRegina(*)

 Buenos Aires, Argentina   3,6181,773    Grains

Huelen

 La Pampa, Argentina   4,633    Grains

La Carolina

 Santa Fe, Argentina   8,2978,444    Grains & Cattle

El Orden

 Santa Fe, Argentina   6,8606,875    Grains & Cattle

La Rosa

 Santa Fe, Argentina   4,087    Grains & Cattle

San JoseJoaquín

 Santa Fe, Argentina   7,630Grains
San JoaquínSanta Fe, Argentina37,08237,273    Rice, Grains & Cattle

Carmen

 Santa Fe, Argentina   10,02010,021    Grains

Abolengo

 Santa Fe, Argentina   7,4767,473    Grains

La Cañada (1)

 San Luis, Argentina   3,4003,399    Grains

Santa Lucia

 Santiago del Estero, Argentina   17,49517,484    Grains & Cattle

El Colorado

 Santiago del Estero, Argentina   4,9704,960    Grains

La Guarida

 Santiago del Estero, Argentina   15,451    Grains & Cattle

La Garrucha

 Salta, Argentina   3,6073,606    Grains

Los Guayacanes

 Salta, Argentina   7,2417,242    Grains

Ombú

 Formosa, Argentina   18,32018,321    Grains & Cattle

Oscuro

 Corrientes, Argentina   33,429    Rice, Grains & Cattle

Itá Caabó

 Corrientes, Argentina   26,65026,396    Rice, Grains & Cattle

San Agustín

 Corrientes, Argentina   5,067    Rice, Grains & Cattle

Alto Alegre

 Tocantins, Brazil   6,082    Grains & Cotton

Conquista

 Tocantins, Brazil   4,325    Grains & Cotton

Lagoa de Oeste

 Bahia, Brazil   1,132    Coffee

Palmeira

 Bahia, Brazil   1,000    Coffee

Heloisa

 Bahia, Brazil   800    Coffee

Mimoso

 Bahia, Brazil   902    Coffee

Rio de Janeiro

 Bahia, Brazil   10,012    Grains & Coffee

Bela Manhã

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   381    Sugarcane

Ouro Verde

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   683    Sugarcane

Don Fabrício

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   3,304    Sugarcane

Takuarê

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   490    Sugarcane

Agua Branca

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   1,6751,614    Sugarcane

Nossa Senhora Aparecida

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   540    Sugarcane

Sapálio

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   6,062    Sugarcane

Carmen (Agua Santa)

 Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil   146    Sugarcane

La Pecuaria

 Duranzo, Uruguay   3,177    Grains

Doña Marina

 Corrientes, Argentina   14,74914,755    Rice
   

 

 

   

Total

    293,423283,942    

 

(1)(*)Acquired in November 2011, not included in Cushman ReportAccounts for 49% of the area of the Santa Regina farm.

A substantial portion of our assets consists of rural real estate. The agricultural real estate market in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay is particularly characterized by volatility and illiquidity. As a result, we may experience difficulties in immediately adjusting our portfolio of rural properties in response to any alterations in the economic or business environments. The volatility of the local market could affect our ability to sell and receive the proceeds from such sales, which could give rise to a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. See “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industries—A substantial portion of our assets is farmland that is highly illiquid.”

Land Leasing and Agriculture Partnerships. We enter into operating lease agreements based on criteria regarding the quality and projected profitability of the property, as well as our production and yield objectives in the short or medium term. Generally, we become aware of farms available for lease directly through the owners of farms near our farms and in some cases through regional brokers.

We tend to be more open to leasing farmland for sugarcane production than for our farming businesses, where we own the majority of the land that we farm. We lease land for our sugarcane production primarily because leases in this sector are long term, lasting between one or two sugarcane cycles (with each cycle lasting generally 6 years), which allows us to implement and reap the productivity benefits of our land transformation strategies. Sugarcane lease payments are established in terms of tons of sugarcane per hectare, depending on the productivity of the land in terms of tons per hectare and sucrose content per hectare and also on the distance from the land to the mill. Sugarcane prices are based on the market value of the sugarcane set forth by the regulations of the State of Sao Paulo Sugarcane, Sugar and Alcohol Growers Counsel (Conselho dos Produtores de Cana-de-Açúcar, Açúcar e Álcool do Estado de Sao Paulo, or “Consecana”). Given the strategic location of our mills in the region and the inherent inefficiency of growing crops other than sugarcane in this region, we expect to be able to renew our leases for the sugarcane farmland with minimal issues.

With respect to our farming business, the initial duration of lease agreements is generally one harvest year. Leases of farmland for production of grains include agreements with both fixed and variable lease payments in local currency or U.S. dollars per hectare.

Land Management. We manage our land through an executive committee composed of a country manager, regional manager, farm manager and members of the Technology Adecoagro Group (“TAG”) that meet on a monthly basis. We delegate individual farm management to farm managers, who are responsible for farm operations and receive advisory support from TAG to analyze and determine the most suitable and efficient technologies to be applied. Our executive committee establishes commercial and production rules based on sales, market expectations and risk allocation, and fulfilling production procedures and protocols.

Following an acquisition of property, we make investments in technology in order to improve productivity and to increase its value. Occasionally when we purchase property, a parcel of the property is sub-utilized or the infrastructure may be in need of improvement, including traditional fencing and electrical fencing, irrigation equipment and machinery, among other things.

Property, Plant and Equipment

In addition to our farmland, we also own the following principal industrial facilities:

 

Facility

 

Province, Country

 

Relevant

Operational Data

 

Current Use

“Christophersen” Santa Fe, Argentina 18,700 tons of storage capacity. 2,400 tons per day of drying capacityCapacity Seedbed and stockpiling plant (1)
“La Lácteo”(2) Cordoba, Argentina 250,000 liters per day processing capacity Dairy processing facilities
“Semillero Itá Caabó” Corrientes, Argentina  Rice genetic improvement program

“Molino San Agustín” Corrientes, Argentina Processing capacity of 3,500 tons of brown rice monthly, and husk rice drying capacity of 450 tons per day Brown rice processing and drying plant
“Molino Ala — Mercedes” Corrientes, Argentina Installed capacity of 5,000 tons of white rice monthly, and husk rice drying capacity of 2,400 tons per day Rice processing and drying plant

“Molino Ala — San Salvador” Entre Ríos, Argentina Installed capacity of 5,000 tons of white rice monthly, and husk rice drying capacity of 1,100 tons per day Rice processing and drying plant
Molino Franck Santa Fe, Argentina Processing capacity of 5,3005,600 tons of brownwhite rice monthly, and husk rice drying capacity ifof 1,800 tons per day Rice processing and drying plant
“Angélica Agroenergía” Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil Installed milling capacity of 4.0 million tons of sugarcane annually, 330,000 tons of VHP sugar and over 220,000 cubic meters of ethanol, and over 250,000 MWh Sugar and ethanol mill producing hydrated ethanol, anhydrous ethanol and VHP sugar. Sells energy to local network
“Ivinhema Agroenergía”Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilInstalled milling capacity of 2.0 million tons of sugarcane annually, 187,500 tons of VHP sugar, 117,000 cubic meters of ethanol, and over 82,000 MWhSugar and ethanol mill producing hydrated ethanol and VHP sugar. Sells energy to local network
“Usina Monte Alegre” Monte Belo, Brazil Present milling capacity of 1.2 million tons of sugarcane annually, 120,000 tons of VHP and white sugar and over 40,000 cubic meters of ethanol and 50,000 MWh Sugar mill producing VHP and white sugar and hydrated ethanol. Sells energy to local network

 

(1)Classification of wheat and soybean seeds.
(2)Joint venture of which we own 50%.

For additional information regarding our property, plant and equipment, see Note 6 of the consolidated financial statements.

Customers

In 2011,We sell manufactured products, agricultural products and offer services to a large base of customers. The type and class of customers may differs depending on our sales amounted to approximately $548.1 million. Sales to our ten largest customers represented approximately 53% of our net sales inbusiness segments. For the year ended December 31, 2011. Of these customers, our biggest three customers represented, in the aggregate, approximately 29%2012 more than 55% of our sales of crops were sold to 11 well-known customers (both multinational or local) with good credit history with us. In the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment, sales of ethanol were concentrated in 10 customers, which represented 89% of total sales of ethanol for the year ended December 31, 2011, and the remaining seven customers, in the aggregate, represented approximately 22%2012. Approximately 79% of our net sales of sugar were concentrated in 5 well-known traders for the courseyear ended December 31, 2012. The remaining 21%, which mainly relates to “crystal sugar”, were dispersed among several customers. In 2012, energy sales are 100% concentrated in 3 major customers. In the dairy segment, 43% of that year.the sales were completed with our joint venture La Lacteo.

Competition

The farming sector is highly fragmented. Although we are one of South America’s leading producers, due to the atomized nature of the farming sector, our overall market share in some of the industries in which we participate is insubstantial. Our production volume, however, improves our ability to negotiate favorable supply, transportation and delivery logistics with our suppliers, third-party transporters, ports and other facilities, and customers. Although

competition in agriculture varies considerably by product and sector, in general, there are a large number of producers, and each one of them controls only a small portion of the total production. Therefore individual

producers often have little influence on the market and cause little or no effect on market prices as a result of their individual strategies, explaining why producers are price takers and not price makers. In many cases, the price is established in international market exchanges. As the majority of agricultural products are commodities, which stifles product differentiation, the principal competition factors are cost of production and volume efficiency gains. In addition, agricultural producers face strong foreign competition, and with this competition the factors are often more difficult to identify.

The majority of farming producers in developed countries can rely on specific protectionist policies and subsidies from their governments in order to maintain their position in the market. In general, we have been able to obtain discounts for the acquisition of supplies and excess prices for our production in the farming sector. In this sector, we view SLC Agrícola S.A., BrasilAgro — Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas, Sollus Agrícola, Radar Propriedades Agrícolas, El Tejar S.A., Cresud SACIF y A, MSU S.A. and Los Grobo Agropecuaria, among others, as our competitors. We also compete in Argentina with retailers of agricultural products, including other branded rice products, such as Molinos Río de la Plata S.A., Dos Hermanos S.H., Sagemüller S.A. and Cooperativa Arroceros Villa Elisa Ltda.

The sugar and ethanol industries are highly competitive. In Brazil, we compete with numerous small-and medium-sized sugar and ethanol producers. Despite increased consolidation, the Brazilian sugar and ethanol industries remain highly fragmented, with more than 436 sugar mills. Some of the largest industry players with whom we compete are Cosan Ltd., Grupo São Martinho S.A., Açúcar Guarani S.A., Louis Dreyfus Commodities Brasil S.A., ETH Bioenergia S.A., Bunge, Grupo Zillo Lorenzetti, Grupo Carlos Lyra S.A. and Grupo Irmãos Biaggi. We also face competition from international sugar producers, such as those in the U.S. and the European Union, where local regulators have historically implemented tariffs, agriculture subsidies and/or other governmental incentive programs, of which some remain, to protect local sugar producers from foreign competition. The following table describes the Brazilian competitive landscape:

 

2011/20122012/2013 Harvest Year

  Brazil

Number of Mills(l)Mills

  440401

Sugarcane crushed (million tons)

  568.8 million tons588.9

Ethanol Production (million cubic meters)

  22.9 billion liters23.6

Sugar Production (million tons)

  36.9 million tons38.3

 

Source: Ministry of Agriculture & CONAB

(1)Based on Center-South region only.

With respect to farmland, there have historically been few companies competing to acquire and lease farmland for the purpose of benefiting from land appreciation and optimization of yields in different commercial activities. However, we believe that new companies, may become active players in the acquisition of farmland and the leasing of sown land, which would add competitors to the market in coming years.

Supplies and Suppliers

Our principal supplies for our farming business are seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and fuel, which represented respectively,9%, 11%, 12% and 12%, 15%, 14% and 4%respectively, of our total direct expenditures (including leasing cost) for supplies and services and were collectively 45% of our total expenditure for supplies in the farming business during 2011.for 2012. Further, these supplies represented 17%38% of our total production cost in 2011.for 2012. As we use direct sowing in 99% of our planted area, without requiring soil preparation, fuel represents only 12% of the direct cost of production.production for 2012.

Our principal supplies for our sugar, ethanol and energy business are diesel lubricants and fertilizers, which collectively represented 24%25% of our total expenditures incurred in the sugar, ethanol and energy business in 2011.for 2012. Further, these supplies represented 24%23% of our total production cost in 2010.for 2012. We have an extensive network of suppliers for each of our business segments and for each required input within each segment, resulting in lower reliance on any particular supplier. Our ten largest suppliers account for 21%49% of our total expenditures for supplies in 2011.2012. While we value the relationships we have developed with each of our suppliers given the quality we have come to expect, we do not consider any single supplier to be key to our production.

We have been able to obtain lower prices particularly due to the volume that derives from our large-scale operations.

Seasonality

Our business activities are inherently seasonal. We generally harvest and sell our grains (corn, soybean, rice and sunflower) between February and August, with the exception of wheat, which is harvested from December to January.-January. Coffee and cotton are unique in that while both are typically harvested from June to August, they require processing which takes about two to three months. Sales in our dairy business segment tend to be more stable. However, milk production is generally higher during the fourth quarter, when the weather is more suitable for production. The sugarcane harvesting period typically begins in April/May and ends in November/December. This creates fluctuations in our sugarcane inventory, usually peaking in December to cover sales between crop harvests (i.e., January through April). As a result of the above factors, there may be significant variations in our financial results from one quarter to another. In addition our quarterly results may vary as a result of the effects of fluctuations in commodities prices, production yields and costs on the determination of changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce.”

Sustainability

Our production model is based on sustainability standards that seek to produce food and renewable energy on a long-term basis by preserving the natural resources involved in the production process. The sustainable approach to farming requires taking into account economic, social and environmental factors adapted to local circumstances. Natural resources are the main foundation of our activities, with land being the most relevant natural resource in our operations. We have developed a sustainable land use strategy that considers factors beyond the requirements of local law and regulations. There are ecosystems that we do not consider appropriate for the use of agricultural development, such as heavy forest and key wetlands, and there are others that we evaluate using (savannahs, natural grasses, bush land, lowlands) only after carrying out an environmental impact assessment. In addition to such evaluations, we analyze the agricultural potential of the land in respect of the soil, the climate, crop productivity and available technology, among other factors. We then consolidate our analysis into a land transformation plan, which includes the best land use option and implements best practices such as the “no-till” technology, crop rotations, integrated pest and weed management, balanced fertilization, responsible pesticide usage and water management. All these best practices aim to increase resource efficiency and to decrease the risk of contamination and waste production and are consolidated into an environmental management plan, which includes biodiversity management when applicable. We aim to properly implement our sustainable production model to enhance land productivity and therefore increase land value.

Standardized and Scalable Agribusiness Model

We are developing an agribusiness model that allows us to engage in large-scale farming activities in an efficient and sustainable manner. Our agribusiness model consists of developing a specialized workforce and defining standard protocols to track crop development and control production variables, thereby enhancing efficient decision making and facilitating continuous improvement. This approach allows us to grow in scale and execute our expansion plan and efficiently manage various production units spread across different regions by effectively replicating our productive model. Process standardization also helps us assure compliance with local law and regulations and reduce social and environmental risks.

We continue to develop and implement crop protocols. The purpose of these protocols is to coordinate and consolidate the knowledge on crop management for each area in order to standardize the implementation of these protocols. The protocols contain all the technical information for managing crops. This information is constantly reviewed by agricultural teams and their advisors, making it possible to preserve the technical knowledge of the company and at the same time improve agricultural production and make decisions pursuant to the company’s guidelines. Based on the results of the application of these protocols, we conduct an annual review of the techniques used and their results. This evaluation is done by means of crop campaign analysis, in which all teams review and discuss the last harvest year’s productive performance and the technological package for the new harvest year.

When processes and protocols are defined they can be audited and certified by qualified third parties. Adecoagro is currently in the process of certifying its crop production in Argentina under ISO 9001. We are also working to implement ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 in some operating units.

In order to achieve efficient scales of production, we have redesigned our field sizes by removing useless cattle infrastructure such as fencing. Larger fields reduce the overlapping of farmworks, enhancing operating efficiency, reducing the use of inputs and achieving agronomic timing (planting or harvesting on time). The goal is to reduce operative time and to improve efficiency in the use of inputs. Large-scale production also requires the implementation of advanced technology such as GPS (Global Positioning System), GIS (Geographic Information System) and modern machinery as well.

Contractors

Contractors play a significant role in our farming business model. We seek to outsource most of the typical farmwork, such as planting, spraying and harvesting. Outsourcing allows us to reduce our investments in heavy machinery and equipments such as tractors or harvesters, enhancing the efficient allocation of our capital in our core productive activities.

The contractor model in the Argentine humid pampas region has existed for over fifty years and has developed into a highly competitive market. Contractors have gained extensive expertise and skill in the management of agricultural machinery and have access to modern advanced technology. We seek to develop win-win relationships with our contractors by considering them as partners in our production and providing constant technical training and support through our TAG (as defined below) activities. We strive to have a number of contractors associated with each farm to generate competition and allow benchmarking to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high-quality service.

In regions where this model is not fully developed, we use a mixed system where we hire the most experienced contractors in the region and we also operate our own machinery. We promote the development of new contractors by providing training and selling them our used machinery. We also promote the movement of selected contractors from developed regions into new marginal regions by offering them an opportunity to grow their businesses. In other regions where there is no established contractor system or there is specific farmwork (rice land leveling for instance), we own 100% of the machinery. In our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business, we own or lease and operate all the agricultural equipment and machinery needed for sugarcane planting and harvesting operations. Our main goal is to achieve high-quality farmwork, both when selecting any contractor or when using our own machinery. In Brazil we partially employ the contractor model only for specific tasks such as grain harvesting, land leveling, and aerial spraying among others.

Technical Adecoagro Group (TAG)

The TAG is an internal group formed by agronomists, farm managers, external advisors, contractors, trainees and suppliers, whose main goal is to excel in production management by providing constant technical education and analysis regarding production technologies. Although the TAG is focused on developing such knowledge under a common criteria for the whole company, it also considers different production systems, such as crops, rice and dairy in Argentina and Uruguay, crops in western Bahia, Brazil and sugarcane in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. In order to achieve their goals, the group meets every 20 days to analyze and discuss technical aspects of the farming production processes.

The TAG participates in the design of the most efficient and productive land use strategies, the definition of the optimal crop production mix for each farm and region, and supervises and evaluates the implementation of the most profitable and sustainable technologies to be adapted and applied in each region. Additionally, the TAG promotes specific external training courses, facilitates participation in external technical groups, organizes technical farm tours, offers support in establishing the crop planting plan and delivers a full-season analysis for each crop annually. The crop analysis is essential in order to allow technical improvements to be implemented for the following crop season.

Our TAG analyzes our land assets and meets on a monthly basis to design the most efficient and productive land use strategies for such land assets.

Since the TAG is involved in different regions, it plays a relevant role in spreading best practices among productive regions, including “no-till” in western Bahia. In order to evaluate and adapt the proper technologies locally, a vast network of test plots in agrochemicals, seeds, and farm-works are being carried out under specific technical guidelines. Such development is performed to make the necessary technological adjustments in respect of fertilizer levels, choice of the best product varieties for each crop, determination of the best planting periods and improvement in crop management and agricultural mechanization, resulting in higher yields coupled with reduced costs.

In order to continually improve our technical development, we participate in specialized industry groups, such as CREA and AAPRESID, with which we share values and goals. “CREA” is a 50-year-old farmers’ association focused on developing and supporting technical excellence with local farmers. “AAPRESID” is a technical association of highly innovative farmers specializing in no-till development. We participate in certain CREA and AAPRESID discussion groups in which we share and evaluate common technical matters. We take advantage of their vast network of test plots and we constantly exchange technological knowledge for implementation in our farms.

In addition, the TAG is focusing its resources on pursuing improvements intrough implementing advanced techniques such as variable inputs usage by type of soil based on precision agriculture technology, intensification techniques relating to soil occupation times and diversified crop rotations, adjusting “no-till” in rice production, developing sugarcane production technologies involving agricultural mechanization and minimum tillage, and developing cotton production technologies involving “no-till” and crop rotation among others.

By implementing all these education programs and development activities, the TAG provides to the company a network that focuses on the fine-tuning and optimization of the efficiencies throughout all the production processes of each business line.

Technology and Best Practices

We have consistently used innovative production techniques to ensure that we are at the forefront of technological improvements and standards in our industry. For example, we use the “no-till” technology and “crop rotation” to improve our crop yields. We also practice the use of “second harvests” where conditions permit, allowing us to plant and harvest a second crop from the same farmland in the same harvest year. Our crop production model is based on balanced fertilization, integrated pest and weed management and crop intensification. In our coffee business, our ability to perform wet and dry grain treatment in the same productive facility contributes to obtaining the “specialty coffee” grade, opening up the gourmet coffee market to our products. We use the innovative silo bag storage method in our rice and crop businesses allowing us to time the entry of our rice production into the market at optimal price points. Additionally, we believe we were the first company in South America to implement the innovative “free-stall” infrastructure in dairy operations resulting in increased raw milk production compared to our peers. The free-stall method is a model that provides for better control over production variables by confining dairy cows to a large barn that is equipped with indoor corrals and a mechanical advanced milking system on a rotary platform, allowing us to utilize production efficiencies and thereby increase milk production volumes while maximizing our land use and resulting in significantly higher conversion rates of animal feed into milk.

Our sugarcane harvesting is 87%90% mechanized, which has significantly improved productivity while simultaneouslyoperating efficiency, therefore reducing operating costs. We have modern facilities in the sugar and ethanol business including advanced sugar and ethanol mills with high-pressure boilers and that achieve one of the highest ratios of energy produced per ton of cane milled, according to the Cane Technology Center Benchmark program. Our Angélica sugar plant was the first continuously operative facility in Brazil, requiring no production stoppages between sugar batches.

No-Till

“No-till” is the cornerstone of our crop production technology and the key to maintaining and even increasing the value and productivity of our land assets. “No-till” — often called zero tillage or direct sowing — is a technology developed approximately 25 years ago to grow crops from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage, and arose as an opposition to conventional tillage.

Conventional farming consists of using plows to turn and till the soil to remove weeds, mix in soil additives such as fertilizers, and prepare the surface for seeding. Soil tillage leads to unfavorable effects such as soil compaction, loss of organic matter, degradation of soil components, death or disruption of microorganisms, evaporation of soil humidity and soil erosion where topsoil is blown or washed away by wind or rain.

“No-till” farming avoids these negative effects by excluding the use of tillage. The “no-till” technology consists of leaving crop plant residues on the surface of the soil after harvesting a crop. These residues form a mulch or permanent cover protecting the soil from erosion risks caused by heavy rains and strong winds. This protective cover also helps natural precipitation and irrigation water infiltrate the soil effectively and decreaseswhile decreasing water loss from evaporation. FewerAbsence of tillage passes helphelps prevent soil compaction, allowing the soil to absorb more water and roots to grow deeper into the soil. Furthermore, “no-till” reduces the emergence of weeds and enhances biological processes that positively impact soil properties, conserving and even improving the presence of organic matter and microorganisms and associated nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, etc).

The combination of these advantages results in important cost reductions due to a lower use of inputs, mainly diesel, fertilizers and pesticides, and higher crop yields, thus increasing the profitability of our business. These benefits are achieved in the medium to long term, resulting in a continuous increase of land productivity and thus its value. From an operational standpoint, “no-till” reducesfacilitates the period required for land preparationconditions to perform most of the operations on time such as planting, spraying and planting,harvesting, which enhances the development of large-scale operations and specially improves the probability of planting each crop at the optimum moment.

Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons. Crop rotation allows us to better control the buildup of harmful weeds and reduces the incidence of plagues and diseases that often occur when the same commodity is continuously cropped. Crop rotation also allows us to balance the fertility demands of various crops to avoid the excessive depletion of soil nutrients, contributing to a more efficient use of fertilizers and a sustainable use of herbicides and pesticides. Crop rotation results in increased yields and reduced production costs, providing a high rate of return. Our crop rotation model is tailored to each of our farming regions based on climatic and soil conditions. For example, in Argentina’s Humid Pampas, our three-year crop rotation cycle involves the planting of a wheat crop followed by a soybean double-crop in the first year, a corn crop in the second year, and a soybean crop in the third year. In Brazil, we pursue a six-year crop rotation cycle whereby we plant the following crop sequence: corn, cotton, soybeans, cotton, soybeans and cotton.

Second Harvest — Double Cropping

Second harvest, also known as “double cropping”, is the practice of consecutively producing two crops on the same land within the same growing year. Double cropping is possible only in regions with long growing seasons, which is determined mainly by climate conditions such as rain and temperature. Double cropping allows us to increase the profitability of our land, diversify our production and commercial risk and enhance operational efficiencies through a better utilization of machinery, freight, labor and other resources, resulting in a dilution of our fixed costs. Double cropping has important agronomical advantages as well, such as having crops on the land for a longer period of time, which, enhanced by “no-till” and crop rotation practices results in the improvement of the physical and chemical properties of the soil in the long term. We implement and adapt different double cropping systems for each of our productive regions in Argentina and Uruguay, with the most frequent being wheat/soybean, wheat/corn, sunflower/soybean, corn/soybean and sunflower/corn.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated pest management (“IPM”) involves a deep analysis of agronomical, economical and environmental aspects with the goal of determining the most efficient use of pesticides.way to control the pests. It simultaneously achieves two main goals: (i) enhancing crop productivity and (ii) decreasing the risk of agrochemical contamination. The first stage of IPM is to train the people who will be involved in pesticide usage. The pesticide to be applied is selected considering local regulations (only locally approved pesticides are used) and the minimum resulting environmental risks due to its chemical classification. Additionally, when selecting biotechnologically developed crops, we

evaluate the potential

reduction of pesticide uses that may be achieved. The doses of pesticides are defined by vendor recommendations and adjusted through agronomical expertise (specific to a crop and a pest). The timing of pesticide application is based on economic threshold that takes into account the crop situation (growing stage, climate conditions), the potential damage of the pest (type, population, growing stage), the presence of “beneficial” pests, and finally, the price relationship between grains and pesticides. We also use biological pest controls by breeding and releasing natural enemies of the relevant pest, as is the case with the borer plague in sugarcane. The relevance of the pest is measured by implementing specific scouting methodologies, which are adapted to large-scale farming. Scouting is carried out by trained employees who supervise all the fields on a weekly basis. The pesticide doses are applied by high-tech machinery, the majority of which is outsourced. IPM machinery is accurately calibrated to increase its application efficiency and to reduce any potential contamination risk. Climate conditions are taken into account, as well, in determining the optimal timing for spraying, to avoid drifting, evaporation and leakage risks.

Balanced Fertilization

Balanced fertilization consists of determining an optimum use of fertilizers at the proper grades and in the proper amounts to supply the correct ratio of nutrients and to ensure that the soil will sustain high crop yields over time, consequently decreasing contamination risks. At the beginning of each crop season, we perform extensive soil studies in each of our farms to control the amount of organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium levels in each field. Based on this analysis and considering the potential yield for each field, the crop rotation, and relative prices between fertilizers and agricultural products, we determine the optimum amount of fertilizer to be applied in order to maximize the economic response of the crop.

Water management

Since crops need sufficient water to achieve their potential yields, we are engaged in techniques aimed to increase the efficiency of water usage and at the same time decrease soil erosion risks. In that regard, “no-till” presents strong advantages since it improves rainfall infiltration and increases the soil’s water storage capacity. In areas that may be subject to excess water, we are developing terraces, soil leveling and other techniques intended to decrease runoff and erosion risks. In some of the jurisdictions in which we operate, the use of water for irrigation requires obtaining special permits. For certain irrigated crops such as rice, we focus on the design and operation of rainwater harvesting, collecting water from rain in semi-natural reservoirs destined for future irrigation. Channels to conduct the water and drain the fields are developed by experts in order to deliver water in the most efficient manner. We are also developing the zero grade level system in some of our rice farms to increase productivity and reduce production costs. This technique involves a precise leveling of the land based on GPS and Laser technology. When fields are accurately leveled, water irrigation requirements are reduced, thus lowering the cost of labor and energy. Efficient management of irrigation results in a positive impact on yields. Additionally, as the fields can be larger, there are some operational benefits that can be achieved by reducing machinery working times. Other crops such corn seed, sunflower seed and coffee are irrigated by highly efficient pivot spraying systems. This type of irrigation system allows us to distribute water uniformly throughout the field, improving the use of water in terms of total millimeters per year. We conduct soil moisture sampling to define the best moment and amount of water to be used for irrigation in each plot.

Mechanization

We incorporate all available mechanization technology into our business that is cost-effective. We believe that by employing mechanization technology we improve our operating efficiency and are better able to reach desired economies of scale in our operations. Mechanization also enables us to adopt new associated technologies faster and hastens our development efforts. In our farming business, we are using cutting-edge mechanized technology for planting, spraying, harvesting and irrigating and for soil preparation and management. We also employ advanced mechanization technology in our logistics and product processing operations, including transportation, drying operations and grain sorting and storage. We are in the process of developing mechanization technology to benefit our other businesses, such as coffee and sugarcane planting, which traditionally have not benefitted from such mechanization.

Synergies

The technologies we employ are very closely linked, and the joint implementation of a number of them will result in positive synergies for our entire production system. For example, implementation of the “no-till” technology can be enhanced by crop rotations, due to the positive biological effects generated by the different types of roots from each crop in the soil. Benefits of integrated pest management are improved when combined with the “no-till” and crop rotation strategies, since the crop stubble that remains on the soil can be a barrier to some plagues, and because some other pests are specific to a particular crop and the crop rotation can be sufficient to control them. We consider these synergies when we develop our crop seeding schedule.

Information Technology

We employ the World Class ERP Oracle eBusiness Suite to standardize and integrate our processes throughout the company and improve controls and information accuracy and consolidation. The Oracle eBusiness Suite allows us to fulfill our local accounting and fiscal needs while facilitating operational coordination across our geographic areas and lines of business, reducing our operational costs and minimizing duplication and inefficiencies. It also provides our management with consolidated results in a timely manner. In addition, our integrated security plan includes an offsite safeguarded system that guarantees business continuity.

Environmental Responsibility

We are developing a production model that reflects a strong commitment to the environment. Our responsibility to the environment begins with complying with local regulations. Natural resources such as land, water and biodiversity are taken into account when we evaluate both the development of a new production project and the operation of an on-going one. In that regard, we are constantly evaluating best practices to be implemented in our operations. See “—Technology and Best Practices.” In order to be better stewards of the environment, we are in the process of developing and implementing environmental management plans for our operations. Those plans involve different stages, which are mainly educating our own and outsourced staff, monitoring ecological parameters, preventing negative effects, and correcting deviations. With respect to pesticide contamination risks, we are implementing a responsible pesticide use program, which includes personnel training, personnel protection elements, application recommendations, pesticide selection criteria, pesticide handling and storage and after-use pesticide packages management (which are specifically cleaned, collected and stored for recycling purposes under third parties’ programs such as AgroLimpio of Argentina).

Additionally, in some regions where biodiversity matters are relevant, we are implementing biodiversity management plans, which mainly consists of periodically monitoring flora and fauna, detecting significant variations of their populations, and proposing measures to reduce any potential threats to local species. As a result of this, we are implementing some practices such as prohibiting hunting on our farms in Argentina, developing environmental private protection areas (where natural vegetation is protected by implementing sustainable production practices). As environmental matters require specific expertise and an understanding of complex relationships, we are entering into cooperative arrangements and agreements with educational institutions such as the Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales de la Universidad de Buenos Aires,Argentina).We are also developing relationships with well recognized environmental non-governmental organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy.

In Brazil, one of our main environmental focuses is compliance with the applicable provisions of the Brazilian Forestry Code (Código Florestal). Accordingly, we analyze and identify all natural areas inside our own farms and inside leased areas, and make a development plan that defines actions for their preservation. Some examples of these activities are the reforestation of Permanent Preservation Areas (Áreas de Preservación Permanente) and Legal Reserve Areas (Áreas de Reserva Legal), for which we are producing seedlings of more than 70 native species to reforest those areas. We are strongly committed to the preservation of forests, and we only develop areas for farming if they were previously used for agricultural purposes or for pasture. We do not engage in deforestation. We concern ourselves with the protection of riverbanks and surrounding areas of streams and springs, as they are important for soil conservation and as refuges for native fauna. In that regard, we are implementing periodic monitoring of wildlife and native flora as well. We have a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”), an international environmental non-governmental organization, to organize the environmental preservation of areas of ecological

importance by acquiring such areas to replace reserve areas on our own land and land we lease, through a reserve

compensation scheme developed by TNC and adopted by the regional environmental authorities. This program will allow us to protect larger blocks of critical ecosystems instead of having smaller reserve areas in each farm, while allowing us to use areas in our farms that were previously developed and would have lesser environmental value as reserve areas.

As part of our best practices programs, we are in the process of developing a certification process to achieve carbon credits from bagasse cogeneration at our Angélica and UMA sugarcane mills in Brazil. The pre-feasibility assessment was carried out using the methodologies of Clean Development Mechanism (“CDM”) of the United Nations, and delivered a potential reduction of approximately 300 thousands tons of CO2 during seven years. We are also evaluating bio-gas production from manure in our free-stall dairy operation in Argentina as another emissions reduction program. In that regard, we received a grant from Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative from Inter-American Development Bank (SECCI) in order to carry out a pre-feasibility assessment. This project is currently under development and it plans to consider the potential of capturing methane gas from adequately managed manure of dairy cows, which could be used to co-generate electricity. This emission reduction could also generate extra income from carbon credits under the CDM program. At UMA, we have implemented a pilot plant that produces biogas from vinasse, developed in partnership with Efficiencia, a subsidiary of Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (“CEMIG”). The technology developed during this project will allow us to generate additional energy from vinasse while maintaining the fertilizer recycling potential of UMA.

Social Programs

Apart from complying with local labor regulations, we seek to promote the personal and professional development of our employees by offering them an adequate working environment with proper health and safety protections. We aim to develop a transparent relationship with local authorities. Finally, one of our main goals is to contribute positively to the social development of the communities in which we operate, creating new jobs, preserving the environment, providing training opportunities through our internship program and assisting with social development. In order to implement our social development programs, we analyze the areas in which we operate with the highest impact,and give special attention to , education and poverty rates, possible alliances with other social actors, and potential synergies with local government programs. In addition to social development programs, we contribute to community organizations in each area where we operate, such as hospitals, schools, daycare centers and fire stations, among others. We also have a voluntary matching program where each donation from our employees is matched two times by Adecoagro.

Education

Our sugarcane and rice operations have a very important economic impact in the communities where we are located, and we have developed a Social Action Program in the various municipalities. In 2005, we commenced a partnership with Cimientos in Corrientes and Santa Fe in Argentina, through which we have awarded 26 educational programs in 36 urban and rural schools located close to our rice operations. Cimientos is a non-profit organization that promotes equal educational opportunities for children and youth from low income families in Argentina.

Additionally, we have partnered with Fundação Bradesco in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, working with the local municipalities of Angélica and Ivinhema to re-train teachers at their schools, aiming to improve the performance of public schools to a level of regional excellence. In addition, our technical teams, such as our Sugar & Ethanol Environmental Team, hold regular seminars at local schools where they promote the participation of students in environmental related projects, such as the reforestation efforts at the Angélica mill site. In addition, our employees perform educational volunteer work at several local institutions and non-governmental organizations.

Nutrition

In Argentina, we work in partnership with Conin Foundation, which fights malnourishment in children, dealing with malnutrition in an integral way and focusing its actions in three main aspects: education, assistance and research. In 2011,2012, we donated nearly 1216 tons of powdered milk and one1 ton of processed rice. We also work in partnership with the Argentine Food Bank Network, to whom we are currently donating approximately 10075 tons of

processed rice. This network operates in 15 cities and is a nonprofit distribution enterprise that serves the community by acquiring donated food and making it available to people who are hungry through a network of community agencies. These agencies include school feeding programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, hospices, substance abuse clinics, after-school programs and other nonprofit organizations. Additionally, we have been contributing food to Solidagro, an alliance between rural corporate institutions and civic organizations that seek to solve famine and malnutrition problems, since 2007. We are also collaborating with selected soup kitchen initiatives such as Caritas Christophersen, San Gregorio Foundation and Mercedes City Soup Kitchen.

In Brazil, we support various local schools, daycare centers, homes for the elderly, and APAEs (local associations supporting the seriously handicapped in the community) through sugar donations. Due to these initiatives, UMA was certified by the ABRINQ Foundation as a Child Friendly Enterprise.

Internship Program

The purpose of our internship program is to promote the development of highly qualified professionals for the community by providing first-time work experience, good quality training and access to highly technology-oriented operations. We seek to facilitate interns’ future access to the job market while detecting potential key employees. The interns actively participate in the TAG training program which includes monthly technical meetings, external training and farm tours. In order to accomplish these goals we promote institutional relationships with local and international universities and high schools. Over 250266 interns have participated in our program during the last 910 years, of which 5558 were subsequently incorporated into our teams.

Material Agreements

For a description of the material agreements relating to our indebtedness, please see “Item 5.—Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.”

Argentina

Agreement with Quickfood S.A.

Until December 2009, we owned approximately 58,348 head of cattle — other than our cattle used for the production of raw milk — which we fattened for sale to meat processors and in local livestock auction markets. Our cattle business primarily consisted of beef fattening activities during the year ended December 31, 2009. In December 2009, we strategically decided to sell substantially all of our cattle herd — other than our cattle used for the production of raw milk — to Quickfood (now “Marfrig Argentina S.A.”), an Argentine company listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange that is a subsidiary of the Brazilian company Marfrig, for a purchase price of $14.2 million. The transaction contemplated the sale of 55,543 head of cattle, certain equipment related thereto and the trademark “Pilagá” for certain international classes.Marfrig. In addition, we agreed to lease Quickfoodto Marfrig Argentina S.A. (i) approximately 74,000 hectares of grazing land located in the Argentine provinces of Corrientes, Formosa, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero, under an operating lease agreement for an annual price equal to the equivalent in Argentine Pesos of 30 kilograms of meat per hectare, calculated in accordance with the Steer Index of the Liniers Market (INML), for a period of 10 years, renewable by the parties; and (ii) two feed lots located in the provinces of Corrientes and Santa Fe, Argentina, for an annual price of $25,000 each. As required by antitrust law, we reported this transaction to the CNDC. The CNDC’s administrative approval of the transaction is pending. We do not believe that the CNDC will object to the form and substance of the transaction. In March, 2011, we authorized Quickfood to sublease approximately 27,000 hectares to Equity Trust Company Argentina S.A. as trustee for the trustFideicomiso Financiero Ganadero Cría I. Notwithstanding such sublease, the duties and obligations of Quickfood under the original lease agreement remain unchanged.

Milk Supply Agreement

In November 2007, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. entered into a milk supply offer agreement with La Lácteo S.A., which was later amended on February 1, 2010, and pursuant to which Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. committed to sell to La Lácteo, and La Lácteo committed to purchase, approximately 80,000 liters of our milk production per day, subject to certain conditions. Notwithstanding the above, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. is not obligated to sell to La Lácteo and La Lácteo is not obligated to purchase from Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. more than 50% of its milk requirements for a four-month period, provided however, that our milk production in excess of such volume is managed by La Lácteo S.A. in order to take advantage of the best valuation opportunities as industry sales in the raw milk spot market. The milk supply offer agreement fixes the price of milk that La Lácteo pays to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. at the average milk price for each month plus a 3% premium. The milk supply agreement terminates in November 2017. In addition, if Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. receives a proposal from a third party for the supply of milk that is more favorable to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. than the terms set forth in the milk supply agreement with La Lácteo, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. may sell milk to such third party. However, La Lácteo has a right of first refusal upon Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.’s receipt of such third-party offer to purchase milk from Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. at the specified higher price.

Consignment Contract with Establecimiento Las Marías

Pursuant to a consignment contract dated February 19, 2000, entered into by Establecimiento Las Marias S.A.C.I.F.A. (“Las Marias”) and Molinos Ala S.A. (currently Pilagá S.A.), Las Marias has an exclusive license to sell the products or imports of Pilagá S.A. in Argentina. For its services, Las Marias collects a commission of 11.56%, calculated over the gross amounts of the sales made by Las Marias on behalf of Pilagá S.A., net of 10% of commercial discounts, before VAT and any other applicable tax that is applied in any invoicing. The term of the agreement is one year as from March 1, 2000, automatically renewable for additional one-year periods.

Acquisition of Assets from Galicia Warrants S.A.

On July 8, 2009, Pilagá S.A. acquired from Galicia Warrants S.A. the following assets: (i) real property consisting of a silo plant facility located in San Salvador, Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina for a purchase price of $1,823,226, to be paid in 10 annual installments of $192,500 each, plus interest at a rate of 1% per annum over any unpaid amount; and (ii) certain equipment including (a) 22 silos; (b) four grain dryers; (c) four grain pre-cleaning machines; and (d) plant control equipment, for the amount of $3,385,991 plus VAT at a rate of 10.5%, to be paid in 10 annual installments of $357,500 each, plus interest at a rate of 1% per annum over any unpaid amount. As collateral for its payment obligations, Pilagá S.A. granted a first priority mortgage over the acquired real property in favor of Galicia Warrants S.A. in the amount of $5.5 million.

Brazil

Sugar Sale Agreement

On March 23, 2010,September 5, 2012, Angélica entered into a Sugar Sales Agreement with Bunge that was later amended on June 17, 2010.Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A. Under this agreement, Angélica wouldwill sell Bungeto Louis Dreyfus a total amount of 230,00075,000 metric tons of Brazilian VHP (very high polarization) raw sugar which waswill be delivered throughout 2010 and 2011.2013. The term of the agreement is only for two crop years, beginning in 2010/2011 and ending in 2011/2012. For each crop year, the2013/2014 harvest year. The price shall be fixed by Angélica orand as agreed to by the parties in reference to the NY11 futures contract prices for any specific month and the degree of polarization, less certain defined delivery.delivery costs. Deliveries are towill take place between JulyMay and January of each crop year.November.

On January 11,November 30, 2011, Angélica entered into a Sugar Sales Agreement with Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse S.A.Copersucar. Under this agreement, Angélica sold to DreyfusCopersucar a total amount of 35,00070,000 metric tons of Brazilian VHP (very high polarization) raw sugar which waswill be delivered between May and JulyNovember of 20112013 in the port of Paranagua.Paranaguá. The price waswill be fixed by Angélica and agreed to by the parties in reference to the NY11 futures contract price for any specific month and degree of polarization, less certain defined delivery costs. These sales totaled $26.4 million in 2011

Electric Energy Agreements

In the beginning of 2009, UMA entered into a 10-year agreement for the sale of energy to CEMIG, under which UMA sells to CEMIG 9 MW of energy (approximately 52,704 MWh) during the harvest periods each year (May to November of each year) at a rate of R$184.15 per megawatt hour. As of December 31, 2010,2012, UMA had received R$838 million under this agreement corresponding to the full contractual supply. The above-mentioned rate is adjusted annually to account for inflation and tariff discounts.

Angélica entered into an agreement under which Angélicait supplies energy to CCEE. This agreement is a result of a public auction promoted by the Brazilian federal government in August 2008, carries a term of 15 years, and involves Angélica supplying CCEE with 87,600 MWh annually during the harvest periods each year (May to November), at a rate of R$180.26 per megawatt hour. The agreement sets forth annual fixed revenues for Angélica of R$13.8 million, adjusted annually to account for inflation. As of December 31, 20102012 Angélica had received R$9.860 million under this agreement.

In addition, in June 2008, Angélica entered into an agreement for connection to the electricity distribution grid with Enersul — Empresa Energética do Mato Grosso do Sul (“Enersul”), through which Angélica would connect to Enersul’s electric distribution grid in order to effect the transportation of Angélica’s produced energy within Enersul’s concession area. The agreement is effective until the termination of Angélica’s authorization to generate electricity or the termination of the concession of Enersul, whichever occurs first.

In August 2010, Angélica participated in a public auction promoted by the Brazilian federal government. As a result of this auction, Angélica entered into second 15-year agreement with CCEE starting in 2011, for the sale of 131,400 MWh per year at a rate of R$154.25/MWh. The delivery period for both agreements starts in May and ends in November of each year. The rates under both agreements are adjusted annually for inflation by reference to the IPCAIPCA.

In July 2012, Ivinhema entered into an agreement with CEMIG, a state distribution company, for the sale of 5 MW (approximately 25,675 MWh) during the harvest period (May to November of each year) of 2013 at a rate of R$134.00/MWh. In January 2013, Ivinhema entered into an agreement withBTG Pactual comercializadora de energia, for the sale of 5 MW (approximately 21,960 MWh) between June 1, 2013, and November 30, 2013 at a rate of R$131.50 per megawatt hour.

Intellectual Property

As of December 31, 2011,2012, our corporate group owned 49 trademarks registered with the Argentine National Intellectual Property Institute and had 8 trademarks in the process of registration. Also, Adeco Brasil and UMA owned 7 trademarks registered with the Brazilian National Industrial Property Institute (“INPI”), and had submitted 17 trademark registration requests, all of which are currently being challenged by third parties or were initially denied by INPI. In addition, Adeco Agropecuária Brasil S.A. had submitted one trademark registration request for rice.

In Argentina, we are required to renew our trademark registrations when they expire at the end of their respective terms. Under the Argentine Trade and Service Marks Law No. 22,362, the term of duration of a registered trademark is 10 years from its issue date, and a trademark may be indefinitely renewed for equal periods thereafter if, within the five-year period prior to each expiration, the trademark was used in the marketing of a product, in the rendering of a service or as the designation of an activity.

In Brazil, title to a trademark is acquired only once its valid registration has been issued by the INPI. During the registration process, the person requesting the trademark merely has an expectation of the right to use the trademark to identify its products or services. Under Law No. 9,279, of May 14, 1996 (the Brazilian Industrial Property Law), the holder of a trademark has the right to its exclusive use throughout Brazil. The term of duration of a registered trademark is 10 years from its issue date, and a trademark may be indefinitely renewed for equal periods thereafter. Within a five-year period from the issue date, the owner has an obligation to use the trademark in the marketing of a product, in the rendering of a service or as the designation of an activity. If the owner does not use the trademark within such five-year period, it may be subject to a forfeiture process, upon request of any third party with legitimate interest in the trademark. The same forfeiture process may occur if the owner fails to use the trademark for any five-year period, continuously. If the trademark is declared forfeited, the trademark rights are terminated.

We do not own any registered patents, industrial models or designs.

Insurance

The type and level of insurance coverage we obtain is determined based on consultation with leading insurance brokers. We carry policies with leading U.S., European, and local insurance companies, and we are currently insured against a variety of risks, including losses and damages relating to our plants, equipment and buildings. We believe our level of insurance coverage is customary and appropriate for a company of our size and with respect to our activities. Our insurance currently covers only part of the losses we may incur and does not cover losses on crops due to hail storms, fires or similar risks.

Legal and Administrative Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving tax, social security, labor lawsuits and other matters. We accrue liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. See “Item 8. Financial Information—A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information—Legal and Administrative Proceedings.”

Environmental Regulations and Compliance

Our businesses in the various emerging market countries in which we operate are subject to comprehensive national, state and municipal laws and regulations relating to the preservation and protection of the environment to which those businesses must adhere. These laws and regulations require some of our businesses to obtain permits or licenses that have to be renewed periodically in order to allow us to continue to operate. If such permits or licenses lapse or are not renewed or if we fail to obtain any required environmental licenses and permits, or if we do not comply with any other requirements or obligations established under the applicable environmental laws and regulations, we may be subject to fines or criminal sanctions and might face partial or total suspension of our operations and suspension or cancellation of our environmental licenses and permits. In addition, our businesses which hold debt from banks, and multilateral lenders in particular, are typically required to adhere to environmental standards that exceed those of the country in which the business operates (e.g., World Bank standards).

We are currently either in compliance with or are in the process of applying for permits that would put us in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and material environmental licenses and permits. Specifically, the operational license of UMA is currently being renewed. In December 2008 we requested operational licenses for our Lagoa do Oeste, Heloísa, Palmeira and Mimoso farms in Brazil, which as of December 31, 20102012 are still pending. We are currently finalizing the process of “geo-referencing” our Conquista and Alto Alegre farms in Brazil in order to apply for the relevant operational licenses. On May 25, 2010, we applied for the operational license for the Angélica mill to mill up to 4 million tons of sugarcane per year, and the license was granted by IMASUL on November 11, 2010. On November 26, 2010, we obtained a preliminary license (licenç(licença prévia)via) for the Ivinhema mill, and on June 27, 2011, we obtained the installation license (licenç(licença de instalação)o) from IMASUL for the commencement of the construction and assembly of the first and second phase of the Invinhema mill, for a nominal crushing capacity of up to 3.6 million tons of sugarcane. On March 23, 2012, we obtained the installation license (licença de instalação) from IMASUL authorizing us to increase the nominal crushing capacity of Ivinhema to up to 4.1 million tons of sugarcane per year

Our operating businesses have the required environmental monitoring, equipment and procedures, and we utilize third-party contractors to conduct regular environmental audits. Our environmental expenses relate to consultants we use to perform environmental impact studies for our development projects and control and monitoring procedures. However, as environmental regulations are expected to become more stringent in some of the countries where we operate, our environmental compliance costs are likely to increase due to the cost of compliance with any future environmental regulations. While we are not aware of any material environmental liabilities related to our ongoing operations, we may be subject to cleanup costs, which we do not expect to be material.

Regulation and Control of Agri-Food Production in Argentina

The National Office of Agricultural Commerce Control (Oficina(Oficina Nacional de Control Comercial Agropecuario,, or “ONCCA”) created on November 27, 1996, as a decentralized entity of the Ministry of Agriculture was the agency responsible for controlling the commercialization and manufacturing of agricultural livestock, meat and dairy products in Argentina.

As of February 25th, 2011 the ONCCA was dissolved pursuant to Decree No. 192/2011. The faculties previously held by the ONCCA have been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture and to a new entity incorporated (Unidad(Unidad de Coordinacion y Evaluacion de Subsidios al Consumo Interno)Interno) by means of Decree No. 193/2011, intended exclusively for the protection and promotion of activities and granting subsidies. As a result, the Ministry of Agriculture is the enforcement authority of the decrees issued by the ONCCA and is in charge of monitoring the agricultural compliance with the commercialization regulations. Furthermore, the new entity integrated by Ministers and officials from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry Agriculture and Industry and the AFIP will be responsible for the administration, allocation and payment of subsidies to wheat, corn and soybean, and will be in charge of the registry for the export of cattle.

Under applicable regulations, all persons involved in the commercialization and manufacturing of grains and dairy products must be registered with the National Registry of Operators of the Commercial Agri-Food Chain (Registro(Registro Único de Operadores de la Cadena Comercial Agropecuaria Alimentaria,, or “RUO”), which provides for registration of any individual or company involved in the trade and industrialization of agri-food products in the markets for grains, livestock and dairy products and their by-products and/or derivatives. This registration must be renewed each year. Grain producers must stock grains at facilities and must keep a record of the grain stock stored at such facilities. Failure to register with the RUO, or cancellation of such registration, will lead to requirements that the operator cease its operating activities and closure its facilities.

In the event of a violation of any of the applicable regulations, sanctions may be imposed, including fines and suspension or cancellation of the registration, which would result in the immediate cessation of activities and closure of facilities.

C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

C.ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Corporate Structure

As of December 31, 2011,2012, we hold approximately 98.6%100% of the interests in IFH which,with a de minimis remaining interest owned by Ona Ltd., our substantially wholly-owned subsidiary. IFH directly and indirectly, owns approximately 100% of the outstanding interests in Adecoagro LP, a holding company with operating subsidiaries owning farmland and facilities throughout Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. A few of the existing shareholders prior to our IPO own a 1.4% stake in IFH, with a de minimis remaining interest owned by Ona Ltd., our substantially wholly-owned subsidiary. We are a corporation organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg under the form of asociété anonymeand were formed as a holding company for the purpose, among others, of facilitating an IPO of common shares. Prior to the IPO, IFH completed certain reorganization transactions, which we refer to as the “Reorganization”, and became our majority-owned subsidiary.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, our principal shareholders were Quantum Partners LP (Soros Fund Management LLC serves as principal investment adviser to Quantum Partners LP), HBK Master Fund LP, Al Gharrafa Investment Company, and Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—A. Major Shareholders.”

For a diagrame of our Organizational structure as of DecemberMarch 31, 2011,2013, please see “ Item 4. Information of the Company – A.HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY. History”

During 2011, Adecoagro contributed the IPO net proceeds in IFH LP, increasing its interest to 98.64%.

During March, 2012, we issued 696,618696,562 shares to certain limited partners of IFH in exchange for their residual interest in IFH, totaling 0.57230%, interest in IFH thereby increasing our interest in IFH to 99.2%.

D. PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENTDuring September 2012, we issued 958,190 shares which increased our interest in IFH to approximately 100%.

On February 5, 2013, we completed an underwritten secondary offering of 13,900,000 common shares of Adecoagro offered by our shareholder, HBK Master Fund LP at a price per share to the public of $8.00. The shares were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the SEC. On February 13, 2013, HBK Master Fund LP sold an additional 2,085,000 common shares of Adecoagro pursuant to the overallotment option it granted to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, the sole underwriter in the secondary offering. Adecoagro did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling shareholder of the common shares in the offering. As of March 31 2013, and after the completion of the offering, public shareholders held approximately 51.9% of our capital stock.

D.PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT

See “—B. Business Overview—Land Transformation—Our Farms”; “—Property, Plant and Equipment.”

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 4B.Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

Item 5.Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

Overview

We are engaged in agricultural, manufacturing and land transformation activities. Our agricultural activities consist of harvesting certain agricultural products, including crops (soybeans, corn, wheat, etc.), rough rice, coffee and sugarcane, for sale to third parties and for internal use as inputs in our various manufacturing processes, and producing raw milk. Our manufacturing activities consist of (i) selling manufactured products, including processed rice, sugar, ethanol and energy, among others, and (ii) providing services, such as grain warehousing and conditioning and handling and drying services, among others. Our land transformation activities consist of the acquisition of farmlands or businesses with underdeveloped or underutilized agricultural land and implementing production technology and agricultural best practices to enhance yields and increase the value of the land. Please see also “—Risks“Risk Factors-Risks Related to Argentina—ArgentinaArgentina- Argentine law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may

adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina” and “—Risks“Risk Factors-Risks Related to Brazil—Brazil- Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.”

As further described below, weWe are organized into three main lines of business: farming; land transformation; and sugar, ethanol and energy; and land transformation.energy. These lines of business consist of seven reportable operating segments, which are evaluated by the chief operating decision-maker based upon their economic characteristics, the nature of the products they offer, their production processes and their type and class of customers and distribution methods. Our farming business is comprised of five reportable operating segments: Crops, Rice, Dairy, Coffee and Cattle. Each of our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy and Land Transformation lines of business is also a reportable operating segment.

There are significant economic differences between our agricultural and manufacturing activities. Some of our agricultural activities generally do not involve further manufacturing processes, including those within the crops, dairy, coffee and cattle segments. These activities are also included within the crops segment. Our other agricultural activities in the rice and sugar, ethanol and energy segments generally involve further manufacturing processes, comprising our manufacturing activities. The table below sets forth our agricultural and manufacturing activities by segment.

 

Segment

 

Agricultural Product

 

Manufactured Product & Services Rendered

Crops Soybean Corn Wheat Sunflower Cotton Grain drying & conditioning
Rice Rough rice White rice & brown rice
Dairy Raw milk Processed milk, and dairy products
Coffee Coffee 
Cattle Head or kilograms of cattle Land leasing
Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Sugarcane Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

We structure the revenue and cost section of our statement of income to separate our “Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities” from our “Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities” as further described below:

Manufacturing Activities

The gross profit of our manufacturing activities is a function of our sales of manufactured products and services rendered and the related costs of manufacturing those products or delivering those services. We recognize an amount of revenue representing the actual dollar amount collected or to be collected from our customers. Our principal costs

consist of raw materials, labor and social security expenses, maintenance and repairs, depreciation, lubricants and other fuels, among others. We obtain our raw materials principally from our own agricultural activities and, to a lesser extent, from third parties.

Agricultural Activities

Our agricultural activities involve the management of the biological transformation of biological assets into agricultural produce for sale to third parties, or into agricultural products that we use in our manufacturing activities. We measure our biological assets and agricultural produce in accordance with IASlAS 41 “Agriculture.” IASlAS 41 requires biological assets to be measured on initial recognition and at each balance sheet date at their fair value less costscost to sell, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of income as they occur. As market determined prices are generally not available for biological assets while they are growing, we use the present value of expected net cash flows as a valuation technique to determine fair value, as further discussed below in “—Critical“-Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” Inln addition, agricultural produce at the point of harvest is measured at fair value less costscost to sell, which is generally determined by reference to the quoted market price in the relevant market. Consequently, the gains and losses arising on initial recognition and changes in fair value of our biological assets and the initial recognition of our agricultural produce at the point of harvest are accounted for in the statement of income in the line item “Initial“lnitial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce.”

After agricultural produce is harvested, we may hold it in inventory at net realizable value up to the point of sale, which includes market selling price less direct selling expenses, with changes in net realizable value recognized in the statement of income when they occur. When we sell our inventory, we sell at the prevailing market price and we incur direct selling expenses.

We generally recognize the agricultural produce held in inventory at net realizable value with changes recognized in the statement of income as they occur. Therefore, changes in net realizable value represent the difference in value from the last measurement through the date of sale on an aggregated basis.

We consider gains and losses recorded in the line items of the statement of income “Initial“lnitial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest” to be realized only when the related produce or manufactured product is sold to third parties and, therefore, converted into cash or other financial assets. Therefore, “realized” gains or losses mean that the related produce or product has been sold and the proceeds are included in revenues for the year.

The sale of agricultural produce is revenue as defined in IASlAS 18. However, IASlAS 41 does not provide guidance on the presentation of revenues and costs arising from the selling of biological assets and agricultural produce. Due to the lack of guidance in IASlAS 41 and based on IASlAS 1, “Presentation of financial statements,” we present, as a matter of accounting policy, our sales of biological assets and agricultural produce and their respective costs of sale separately in two line items in the statement of income. The line item “Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets” represents the consideration received or receivable for the sale to third parties based generally on the applicable quoted market prices of the respective produce or biological asset in the relevant markets at the point of sale. At the point of sale, our agricultural produce is measured at net realizable value, which reflects the sale price less the direct cost to sell, and our biological assets are measured at fair value less cost to sell, in each case, using the applicable quoted market prices in the relevant markets.

The line item “Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses” consists of two components: (i) the cost of our sold agricultural produce and/or biological assets as appropriate, plus (ii) in the case of agricultural produce, the direct costs of selling, including but not limited to, transportation costs, export taxes and other levies. The cost of our agricultural produce sold represents the recognition as an expense of our agricultural produce held in inventory valued at net realizable value. The cost of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce sold at the point of harvest represents the recognition as an expense of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce measured at fair value less costs to sell, generally representing the applicable quoted market price at the time of sale. Accordingly, the line item “Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets” is equal to the line item “Cost of agricultural produce plus direct agricultural selling expenses.”

Accordingly, we receive cash or consideration upon the sale of our inventory of agricultural produce to third parties but we do not record any additional profit related to that sale, as that gain or loss had already been recognized under the line items “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest,” as described above.

Land Transformation

The Land Transformation segment includes two types of operations. The first relates to the acquisition of farmlands or businesses with underdeveloped or underutilized agricultural land (land which we have identified as capable of being transformed into more productive farmland by enhancing yields and increasing its future value). When we acquire a farmland business for an acquisition price below its estimated fair value, we recognize an immediate gain (a “purchase bargain gain”). The land acquired is recognized at its fair value at the acquisition date and is subsequently carried at cost under the cost model in IAS 16.

The second type of operation undertaken within this segment relates to the realization of value through the strategic disposition of assets (i.e. farmland) that may have reached full development potential. Once we believe certain land has reached full growth potential, we may decide to realize such incremental value through the disposition of the land.

The results of these two activities (purchase bargain gains as a result of opportunistic acquisitions of businesses with underdeveloped or underutilized land below fair market value, and gains on dispositions reflecting the ultimate realization of cash value on dispositions of transformed farmlands) are included separately in the Land Transformation segment.

Land transformation activities themselves are not reflected in this segment; rather, they are reflected in all of our other agricultural activities in other segments. The results of our land transformation strategy are realized as a separate activity upon disposition of transformed farmlands and other rural properties.

 

 A.OPERATING RESULTS

Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

Our results of operations have been influenced and will continue to be influenced by the following factors:

(i) Effects of Yield Fluctuations

The occurrence of severe adverse weather conditions, especially droughts, hail, floods or frost, are unpredictable and may have a potentially devastating impact on agricultural production and may otherwise adversely affect the supply and prices of the agricultural commodities that we sell and use in our business. The effects of severe adverse weather conditions may also reduce yields at our farms. Yields may also be affected by plague, disease or weed infection and executionoperational problems. Commencing duringIn the middlesecond half of 2008 and lasting until the middle of 2009,2011, the countries in which we operate suffered one of the worst droughts of the last 50 to 70 years,a severe drought, which resulted in a reduction of approximately 15.0%11% to 40.0%27% in our yields for the 2011/2012 harvest, depending on the affected commodity, compared with our historical averages. These yield reductions directly impacted the yields of our Crops segment, which is reflected in the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” of the statement of income. income for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The average expected yields for the 2008/20092011/2012 harvest for crops before the drought were 6.7 tons per hectare for corn and 2.5 tons per hectare for soybean and 7.7 tons per hectare for corn.soybean. The actual yields following the drought were 1.55.0 tons per hectare for soybeancorn and 5.52.0 tons per hectare for corn,soybean, which generated a decrease in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in respect of soybeans, corn, soybean and the remaining crops of $13.0$13.7 million, $3.1$9.8 million and $0.3$3.9 million respectively for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The average expected yield for the 2008/2009 harvest for rice before the drought was 6.7 tons per hectare. The actual yield for the 2008/2009 harvest following the drought was 5.5 tons per hectare, which generated a decrease in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce of $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009.2012.

The following table sets forth our average crop, rice and sugarcane yields for the periods indicated:

 

       % Change 
   2010/2011
Harvest  Year
   2009/2010
Harvest  Year
   2008/2009
Harvest  Year
   2009/2010 -
2010/2011
  2008/2009  -
2009/2010
 

Corn

   5.4     5.9     5.5     (8.9%)   7.2

Soybean

   2.6     3.1     1.5     (17.3%)   112.5

Soybean (second harvest)

   1.6     1.9     1.6     (17.8%)   21.3

Cotton

   2.7     2.5     2.9     7.4  (13.9%) 

Wheat

   3.3     2.3     2.4     42.6  (4.5%) 

Rice

   6.2     5.1     5.5     23.5  (8.1%) 

Coffee

   2.0     1.8     1.5     7.7  20.0

Sugarcane

   75.6     96.1     93.4     (21.4%)   3.3

Rain levels have normalized, in general, for the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 harvest, generating a recovery of yields. The low level of rains between September and December 2011, mainly in the Humid Pampas region, affected our expected yields for corn for the 2011/2012 season.

               % Change 
   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010   2010/2011 -  2009/2010 - 
  Harvest Year   Harvest Year   Harvest Year   2011/2012  2010/2011 

Corn

   5.0     5.4     5.9     (7.3%)   (8.9%) 

Soybean

   2.5     2.6     3.1     (3.2%)   (17.3%) 

Soybean (second harvest)

   1.5     1.6     1.9     (5.8%)   (17.8%) 

Cotton lint

   1.0     1.6     1.3     (33.5%)   24.7

Wheat

   2.6     3.3     2.3     (21.1%)   42.6

Rice

   5.4     6.2     5.1     (13.0%)   23.5

Coffee

   1.9     2.0     1.8     (5.0%)   7.7

Sugarcane

   68.6     75.6     96.1     (9.2%)   (21.4%) 

(ii) Effects of Fluctuations in Production Costs

During the last three years, weWe have experiencedbeen experiencing fluctuations in our production costs. The primary reason is the fluctuation in the costs of (i) fertilizers, (ii) agrochemicals, (iii) seeds, (iv) fuel and (v) farm leases. The use of advanced technology, however, allowed us to increase our efficiency, in large part mitigating the fluctuations in production costs. Some

examples of how the implementation of production technology has allowed us to increase our efficiency and reduce our costs include using no-till (also known as “direct sowing”, which involves farming without the use of tillage, leaving plant residues on the soil to form a protective cover which positively impacts costs, yields and the soil (see “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Technology and Best Practices—No-Till”))soil), crop rotation, second harvest in one year, integrated pest management, and balanced fertilization techniques to increase the productive efficiency in our farmland. Increased mechanization of harvesting and planting operations in our sugarcane plantations and utilization of modern, high pressure boilers in our sugar and ethanol mills has also yielded higher rates of energy production per ton of sugarcane.

(iii) Effects of Fluctuations in Commodities Prices

Commodity prices have historically experienced substantial fluctuations. For example, based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) data, from January 3, 20111, 2012 to December 31, 2011,2012, wheat prices increased by 18.4%, soybean prices increased by 16.5% and corn prices increased by approximately 4.2%, wheat prices decreased by approximately 19.0% and soybean prices decreased nearly 12.5%6.0%. Also, between January 3, 20111, 2012 and March 25, 2011,December 31, 2012, ethanol prices increased by 49.0% and between March 25, 2011 and December 30, 2011 decreased by 32.1%13.5%, according to ESALQ data. Sugardata, and sugar prices decreased by 27.5% during 2011, 2011 but 2011 average price increased 22.2% when compared to 2010 average price20.4%, according to Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data. Commodity price fluctuations impact our statement of income as follows:

 

Initial recognition and changes in the fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in respect of unharvestednot harvested biological assets undergoing biological transformation;

 

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce for inventory carried at its net realizable value; and

 

Sales of manufactured products and sales of agricultural produce and biological assets sold to third parties.

The following graphs show the spot market price of some of our products for the periods indicated:

 

Soybean in U.S. cents per bushel (CBOT)

  CoffeeCorn in U.S. cents per pound (ICE-NY)bushel (CBOT)
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Sugar in U.S. cents per pound (ICE-NY)

  Ethanol in Reais per cubic meter (ESALQ)
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(iv) Fiscal Year and Harvest Year

Our fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year. However, our production is based on the harvest year for each of our crops and rice. A harvest year varies according to the crop or rice plant and to the climate in which it is grown. Due to the geographic diversity of our farms, the planting period for a given crop or rice may start earlier on one farm than on another, causing differences for their respective harvesting periods. The presentation of production volume (tons) and production area (hectares) in this annual report in respect of the harvest years for each of our crops and rice starts with the first day of the planting period at the first farm to start planting in that harvest year to the last day of the harvesting period of the crop, rice or coffee planting on the last farm to finish harvesting that harvest year.

Production area for cattle is presented on a harvest year basis, as land used for cattle operations is linked to our farming operations and use of farmland during a harvest year, while production volumes for dairy and cattle are presented on a fiscal year basis. On the other hand, production volume and production area in our sugar, ethanol and energy business are presented on a fiscal year basis.

The financial results in respect of all of our products are presented on a fiscal year basis. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview.”

(v) Effects of Fluctuations of the Production Area

Our results of operations also depend on the size of the production area. The size of our own and leased area devoted to crop, rice, coffee and sugarcane production fluctuates from period to period in connection with the purchase and development of new farmland, the sale of developed farmland, the lease of new farmland and the termination of existing farmland lease agreements. Lease agreements are usually settled following the harvest season, from July to June in crops and rice, and from May to April in sugarcane. The length of the lease agreements are usually one year for crops, one to five years for rice and five to six years for sugarcane. Regarding crops, the production area can be planted and harvested one or two times per year. As an example, wheat can be planted in July and harvested in December. Right after its harvest, soybean can be planted in the same area and harvested in April. As a result, planted and harvested area can exceed the production area during one year. Regarding sugarcane and coffee, the production area can exceed the harvested area in one year. Grown sugarcane can be left in the fields and

then harvested the following year. Coffee trees are pruned from time to time, in which case they do not produce beans and accordingly, are not harvested the following year. The increase in rice production area of 2011 isin 2012 was mainly driven by the transformation of undeveloped/undermanaged ownowned land that was put into production. The decreaseincrease in crop production area in 2012 compared to 2011 iswas mainly driven by a reduction ofan increase in leased landhectares during this year. The increase in sugar, ethanol and energy production area in 20112012 is explained by an increase in leased hectares during this year.

The following table sets forth the fluctuations in the production area for the periods indicated:

 

  Year ended December 31, 
  Year ended December 31,   2012   2011   2010 
  2011   2010   2009       Hectares     
      Hectares     

Crops

   127,436     134,562     104,986     151,132     127,436     134,562  

Rice

   27,542     18,142     17,258     31,497     27,542     18,142  

Coffee

   1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632  

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

   65,308     53,799     49,470     85,531     65,308     53,799  

(vi) Effect of Acquisitions and Dispositions

The comparability of our results of operations is also affected by the completion of significant acquisitions and dispositions. Our results of operations for earlier periods that do not include a recently completed acquisition or do include farming operations subsequently disposed of may not be comparable to the results of a more recent period that reflects the results of such acquisition or disposition.

(vii) Macroeconomic Developments in Emerging Markets

We generate nearly all of our revenue from the production of food and renewable energy in emerging markets. Therefore, our operating results and financial condition are directly impacted by macroeconomic and fiscal developments, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, in those markets. In recent years, the emerging markets where we conduct our business (including Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay) have generally experienced significant macroeconomic improvements but remain subject to such fluctuations.

(viii) Effects of Export Taxes on Our Products

Following the economic and financial crisis experienced by Argentina in 2002, the Argentine government increased export taxes on agricultural products, mainly on soybean and its derivatives, wheat, rice and corn. Soybean is subject to an export tax of 35.0%; wheat is subject to an export tax of 23.0%, rough rice is subject to an export tax of 10.0%, processed rice is subject to an export tax of 5.0%, corn is subject to an export tax of 20.0% and sunflower is subject to an export tax of 32.0%.

As local prices are determined taking into consideration the export parity reference, any increase in export taxes would affect our financial results.

(ix) Effects of Foreign Currency Fluctuations

Each of our Argentine, Brazilian and Uruguayan subsidiaries uses local currency as its functional currency. A significant portion of our operating costs in Argentina are denominated in Argentine Pesos and most of our operating costs in Brazil are denominated in Brazilian Reais. For each of our subsidiaries’ statements of income, foreign currency transactions are translated into the local currency, as such subsidiaries’ functional currency, using the exchange rates prevailing as of the dates of the relevant specific transactions. Exchange differences resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the statement of income under “finance income” or “finance costs,” as applicable. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, and foreign exchange differences that arise in the translation process are disclosed in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

As of December 30, 2011,31, 2012, the Peso-U.S. dollar exchange rate was Ps.4.30Ps.4.92 per U.S. dollar as compared to Ps. 3.974.30 and Ps.3.80Ps.3.97 per U.S. dollar as of December 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively. As of December 30, 2011,31, 2012, the Real-U.S. dollar exchange rate was R$1.862.04 per U.S. dollar as compared to R$1.651.86 and R$1.741.65 per U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The following graph shows the Real-U.S. dollar rate of exchange for the periods indicated:

 

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Our principal foreign currency fluctuation risk involves changes in the value of the Real relative to the U.S. dollar. Periodically, we evaluate our exposure and consider opportunities to mitigate the effects of currency fluctuations by entering into currency forward contracts and other hedging instruments. As ofDuring the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we entered into several currency forward contracts with Brazilian banks in order to hedge the fluctuation of the Brazilian Reais against the US Dollar for a total aggregate amount of US$ 56 million and US$ 74.0 million, respectively. The currency forward contracts entered in 2012 had maturity dates between May 2013 and December 2013, while those entered in 2011 had maturity dates ranging between February and December 2012. The outstanding contracts resulted in a recognition of a gain of US$ 1.9 million in 2012 and of a loss of US$ 9.1 million in 2011. Gains and losses on currency forward contracts are included within “Financial results, net” in the statement of income. During 2010 the Company was committed to sell approximately $74.0 million Dollars during 2012 at R$1.81 per U.S. dollar.did not enter in any currency forward contracts.

(x) Seasonality

Our business activities are inherently seasonal. We generally harvest and sell corn, soybean, rice and sunflower between February and August, and wheat from December to January. Coffee and cotton are unique in that while both are typically harvested from May to August, they require a conditioning process that takes about two to three months before being ready to be sold. Sales in other business segments, such as in our Cattle and Dairy segments, tend to be more stable. However, milk sales are generally higher during the fourth quarter, when weather conditions are more favorable for production. The sugarcane harvesting period typically begins between April and May and ends between November and December. As a result of the above factors, there may be significant variations in our results of operations from one quarter to another, since planting activities may be more concentrated in one quarter whereas harvesting activities may be more concentrated in another quarter. In addition our quarterly results may vary as a result of the effects of fluctuations in commodity prices and production yields and costs related to the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” line item. See “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce.”

(xi) Land Transformation

Our business model includes the transformation of pasture and unproductive land into land suitable for growing various crops and the transformation of inefficient farms into farms suitable for more efficient uses through the implementation of advanced and sustainable agricultural practices, such as “no-till” technology and crop rotation. During approximately the first three to five years of the land transformation process of any given parcel, we must invest heavily in transforming the land, and, accordingly, crop yields during such period tend to be lower than crop yields once the land is completely transformed. After the transformation process has been completed, the land requires less investment, and crop yields gradually increase. As a result, there may be variations in our results from one season to the next according to the amount of land in the process of transformation.

Our business model also includes the identification, acquisition, development and selective disposition of farmlands or other rural properties that after implementing agricultural best practices and increasing crop yields we believe have the potential to appreciate in terms of their market value. As a part of this strategy, we purchase and sell farms and other rural properties from time to time. Please see also “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Argentina-Argentine

law concerning foreign ownership of rural properties may adversely affect our results of operations and future investments in rural properties in Argentina” and “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Brazil- Recent changes in Brazilian rules concerning foreign investment in rural properties may adversely affect our investments.”

The results included in the Land Transformation segment are related to the acquisition and disposition of farmland businesses and not to the physical transformation of the land. The decision to acquire and/or dispose of a

farmland business depends on several market factors that vary from period to period, rendering the results of these activities in one financial period when an acquisition of disposition occurs not directly comparable to the results in other financial periods when no acquisitions or dispositions occurred.

(xii) Capital Expenditures and Other Investments

Our capital expenditures during the last three years consisted mainly of expenses related to (i) acquiring land, (ii) transforming and increasing the productivity of our land, (iii) planting non-current sugarcane and coffee and (iv) expanding and upgrading our production facilities. Our capital expenditures incurred in connection with such activities were $138.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, $130.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, and $165.3 million for the year ended December 2011.2011 and $301.4 million for the year ended December 2012. See also “—Capital“-Capital Expenditure Commitments.”

(xiii) Effects of Corporate Taxes on Our Income

We are subject to a variety of taxes on our results of operations. The following table shows the income tax rates in effect for 20112012 in each of the countries in which we operate:

 

   Tax Rate (%) 

Argentina

   35  

Brazil(1)

   34  

Uruguay

   25  

 

(1)Including the Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL)

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB and the interpretations of the IFRIC.. The critical accounting policies are policies important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and operating results, and which require management to make difficult and subjective judgments that are inherently uncertain. Based on this definition, we have identified the following significant accounting policies as critical to the understanding of our consolidated financial statements. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. The principal area where our management is required to make significant judgments about estimates where actual results could differ materially from such estimates is in the carrying amount of our biological assets. These estimates and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. We continually evaluate our judgments, estimates and assumptions. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

We believe the following to be our more significant critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements:

Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce

Before harvest, our crops are biological assets. Subsequent to harvest, biological transformation ceases and the harvested crops meet the definition of agricultural produce under IAS 41 “Biological Assets.” As prescribed by IAS 41, we measure growing crops which have not attained significant biological growth at cost less any impairment losses, which approximates fair value. Capitalized expenses for growing crops include land preparation expenses

and other direct production expenses incurred during the sowing period including costs of labor, fuel, seeds, agrochemical and fertilizer, among others. We measure biological assets (at initial recognition, when the biological asset has attained significant biological growth, and at each subsequent measurement reporting date) and agricultural produce at the point of harvest at fair value less selling costs. The objective of the fair value model under IAS 41 is to recognize gains and losses arising from such measurements gradually over the asset’s life rather than only on sale or realization. IAS 41 prescribes, among other things, the accounting treatment for biological assets during the period of growth, degeneration, production and procreation, and for the initial measurement of agricultural produce at the point of harvest.

We account for agricultural produce after harvest as inventory, as further described below.

The following table sets forth the way in which we value biological assets and agricultural produce for each of our principal products:

 

  

Biological Asset

    
  

No significant

biological growth

 

Significant

biological growth

 

Agricultural Produce

 

Manufactured Product

Crops

 Crop from planting through approximately 60 days Crop, approximately 60 days after planting up to the moment of harvest (total period of approximately 3 to 5 months). Harvested crop (soybean, corn, wheat, etc.) N/A

Rice

 Rice plant from planting through approximately 60 days Rice plant, approximately 60 days after planting up to the moment of harvest (total period of approximately 3 to 4 months). Harvested rough rice Processed Rice

Coffee

 Coffee tree from planting through approximately 18 months Coffee tree, approximately 18 months after planting until exhausted in 15-20 harvests (total period of approximately 16 years). Harvested coffee Coffee

Dairy

 Dairy cow is considered a biological asset from birth/purchase to death or sale. Raw milk Processed milk and dairy products

Cattle

 Beef cattle are considered a biological asset from birth/purchase to death or sale. N/A N/A

Sugar, ethanol and energy

 Sugarcane from planting through approximately 30 days Sugarcane, approximately 30 days after planting until exhausted in 5-6 harvests (total period of approximately 5.5 years). Sugarcane Sugar, ethanol and energy

VALUATION CRITERIA

 Cost, which approximates fair value less accumulated impairment losses, if any. For dairy and cattle, fair value less estimated cost to sell. Fair value (using discounted cash flow valuation) less cost to sell. Net realizable value, except for rough rice and milk which are valued at cost. Cost

Gains and losses that arise from measuring biological assets at fair value less selling costs and measuring agricultural produce at the point of harvest at fair value less selling costs are recognized in the statement of income in the period in which they arise as “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce.” We value our inventories of agricultural produce after harvest at net realizable value, except for rough rice, which is valued at cost.

When an active market exists for biological assets, we use the quoted market price in the most relevant market as a basis to determine the fair value of our biological assets, as in the case of cattle. For other biological assets where there is neither an active market nor market-determined prices during the growth cycle, we determine their fair value

through the use of DCF valuation techniques. Therefore, we generally derive the fair value of our growing biological assets from the expected cash flows of the related agricultural produce. The DCF method requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including observable and unobservable data. Generally, the estimation of the fair value of biological assets is based on models or inputs that are not observable in the market, and the use of unobservable inputs is significant to the overall valuation of the assets. Various factors influence the availability of observable inputs, including, but not limited to, the type of asset and its location, climate changes and the technology used, among others.

Unobservable inputs are determined based on the best information available, for example, by reference to historical information regarding past practices and results, statistical and agronomical information and other analytical techniques. Changes in the assumptions underlying such subjective inputs can materially affect the fair value estimate and impact our results of operations and financial condition from period to period.

The DCF method requires the following significant inputs to project revenues and costs:

 

Production cycles or number of harvests;

 

Production area in hectares;

 

Estimated crop and rice yields;

 

Estimated sucrose content (Total Recoverable Sugar or TRS) for sugarcane;

 

Estimated costs of harvesting and other costs to be incurred until the crops and rice reach maturity (mainly costs of pesticides, herbicides and spraying);

 

Estimated transportation costs;

 

Market prices; and

 

Discount rates.

In contrast to biological assets whose fair value is generally determined using the DCF method, we typically determine the fair value of our agricultural produce at the point of harvest using market prices.

Market prices used in the DCF model are determined by reference to observable data in the relevant market (e.g. for crops, sugar and coffee). Harvesting costs and other costs are estimated based on historical and statistical data. Yields are estimated by our agronomic engineers based on several factors, including the location of the farmland, soil type, environmental conditions, infrastructure and other restrictions and growth at the time of measurement. Yields are subject to a high degree of uncertainty and may be affected by several factors out of our control, including but not limited to extreme or unusual weather conditions, plagues and other diseases. Discount rates reflect current market assessments of the assets involved and the time value of money.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, the impact of a reasonable 10% increase (decrease) in estimated market prices, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of $43.7$54.1 million for sugarcane, $15.7$16.9 million for coffee, $1.8$2.7 million for crops and $3.1$4.0 million for rice. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the impact of a reasonable 10% increase (decrease) in estimated costs, with all other variables held constant, would result in a increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of $30.7 million for sugarcane, $8.8$11.8 million for coffee, $1.9$2.0 million for crops and $2.4$3.0 million for rice. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the impact of a reasonable 5% increase (decrease) in estimated yields, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of $15.9$29.2 million for sugarcane and $4.9$12.4 million for coffee. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the impact of a reasonable 20% increase (decrease) in estimated yields, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of $3.0$5.5 million for crops and $5.7$7.9 million for rice. As of December 31, 2011,2012, the impact of a reasonable 100 basic points increase (decrease) in discount rates, with all other variables held constant, would result in an increase (decrease) in the fair value of our plantations less cost to sell of $2.8$3.1 million for sugarcane and $1.5$1.2 million for coffee.

All of the key assumptions discussed above are highly sensitive. Reasonable shifts in assumptions, including but not limited to increases or decreases in prices and discount rates used would result in a significant increase or decrease of the fair value of biological assets and significantly impact our statement of income. In addition, cash flows are projected over the following year or a number of years (depending on the type of biological asset) and based on estimated production. Estimates of production in and of themselves depend on various assumptions, in

addition to those described above, including but not limited to several factors such as location, environmental conditions and other restrictions. Changes in these estimates could materially impact estimated production and could, therefore, affect estimates of future cash flows used in the assessment of fair value.

The valuation models and their assumptions are reviewed annually, or quarterly if warranted, and, if necessary, adjusted. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we made no changes to the methodology of the models. During the year ended December 31, 2010, new information has beenwas gained and accordingly we introduced an adjustment to the valuation model for sugarcane. Projected revenues are now calculated based on the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts (Sugar # 11 ICE-NY contract) during the six-month period ended at period end rather than the single price for sugar future contracts at year end used during 2009. We determined that the use of 6-month average of daily prices of future contracts was a more appropriate estimate for price inputs in the valuation model than the single price for sugar future contracts at period-end, as it would mitigate any additional variability that a single-day price may have on the sugarcane valuation model and was necessary to properly measure the fair value of the related biological assets given changes in market conditions in 2010.conditions. The effect of this change in the valuation model recognized in the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” was an increase in the loss before income tax for $90.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. During the yearyears ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012, we made no changes to the models and assumptions.

The aggregate gains and losses arising during a period on initial recognition and from the changes in fair value less costs to sell of biological assets is affected by the way we treat our harvesting and production costs for accounting purposes. Since IAS 41 does not provide guidance on the treatment of these costs, we generally capitalize all costs directly involved with the management of biological assets. These costs may include labor, planting, fertilizers, agrochemicals, harvesting, irrigation and feeding, among others. Then, the cost of the biological asset is adjusted periodically by the re-measurement of the biological asset at fair value less cost to sell. For example, before significant biological growth is attained, costs and expenses are capitalized as biological assets, and once biological assets reach significant biological growth we adjust biological assets to fair value less cost to sell. Accordingly, capitalized biological assets are adjusted periodically at fair value less cost to sell. At the point of harvest, we recognize the agricultural produce at fair value less cost to sell. The periodic adjustments in fair value less cost to sell reflect period to period gains or losses. After agricultural produce is harvested, we may hold it in inventory at net realizable value up to the point of sale, which includes market selling price less direct selling expenses, with changes in net realizable value recognized in the statement of income as incurred. When we sell our inventory, we sell at the prevailing market price and we incur direct selling expenses.

We generally recognize the agricultural produce held in inventory at net realizable value with changes recognized in the statement of income as they occur. Therefore, changes in net realizable value represent the difference in value from the last measurement through the date of sale on an aggregated basis.

We consider gains and losses recorded in the line items of the statement of income “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest” to be realized only when the related produce or manufactured product is sold to third parties and, therefore, converted into cash or other financial assets. Therefore, “realized” gains or losses means that the related produce or product has been sold and the proceeds are included in revenues for the year.

The sale of agricultural produce is revenue as defined in IAS 18. However, IAS 41 does not provide guidance on the presentation of revenues and costs arising from the selling of biological assets and agricultural produce. Due to the lack of guidance in IAS 41 and based on IAS 1, “Presentation of financial statements,” we present, as a matter of accounting policy, our sales of biological assets and agricultural produce and their respective costs of sale separately in two line items in the statement of income. The line item “Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets” represents the consideration received or receivable for the sale to third parties based generally on the applicable quoted market prices of the respective produce or biological asset in the relevant markets at the point of sale. At the

point of sale, our agricultural produce is measured at net realizable value, which reflects the sale price less the direct cost to sell, and our biological assets are measured at fair value less cost to sell, in each case, using the applicable quoted market prices in the relevant markets.

The line item “Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses” consists of two components: (i) the cost of our sold agricultural produce and/or biological assets as appropriate plus (ii) in the case

of agricultural produce, the direct costs of selling, including but not limited to, transportation costs, export taxes and other levies. The cost of our agricultural produce sold represents the recognition as an expense of our agricultural produce held in inventory valued at net realizable value. The cost of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce sold at the point of harvest represents the recognition as an expense of our biological assets and/or agricultural produce measured at fair value less costs to sell, generally representing the applicable quoted market price at the time of sale. Accordingly, the line item “Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets” is equal to the line item “Cost of agricultural produce plus direct agricultural selling expenses.”

Accordingly, we receive cash or consideration upon the sale of our inventory of agricultural produce to third parties but we do not record any additional profit related to that sale, as that gain or loss had already been recognized under the line items “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest,” as described above.

Based on the foregoing, the gross profit of our agricultural activities is solely a function of the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and of the “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest.”

Business Combinations—Purchase Price Allocation

Accounting for business combinations requires the allocation of our purchase price to the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business at their respective fair values. We use all available information to make these fair value determinations. In some instances, assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset might have to be used in determining its fair value. Actual timing and amount of net cash flows from revenues and expenses related to that asset over time may differ materially from those initial estimates, and if the timing is delayed significantly or if the net cash flows decline significantly, the asset could become impaired.

Impairment Testing

We review the carrying amounts of our property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets of finite life at the date of each statement of financial position to determine whether there is any indication that suchthose assets have suffered an impairment loss. BasedIf any such indication exists, we estimate the recoverable amount of the asset in order to determine the extent, if any, of the impairment loss. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, we estimate the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Our property, plant and equipment items generally do not generate independent cash flows.

We initially measure goodwill on acquisition at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over our interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. As of the acquisition date, we allocate any goodwill acquired to the cash-generating unit (‘CGU’) expected to benefit from the business combination.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. We test goodwill for impairment annually as of September of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances prevailing in each location, we useindicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. The impairment review requires us to undertake certain judgments, including estimating the recoverable value of the CGU to which the goodwill relates, based on either a fair value less costs-to-sell model or the value-in-use, as appropriate, in order to reach a value-in-use model. Anconclusion on whether it deems the goodwill is impaired or not.

For purposes of the impairment loss, if any exists,testing, each CGU represents the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets.

Farmland businesses may be used for different activities that may generate independent cash flows. When farmland businesses are used for single activities (i.e. crops), these are considered as one CGU. Generally, each separate farmland business within Argentina and Uruguay are treated as single CGUs. Otherwise, when farmland businesses are used for more than one segment activity (i.e. crops and cattle or rental income), the farmland is recognized immediatelyfurther subdivided into two or more CGUs, as appropriate, for purposes of impairment testing. For our properties in Brazil, we identified a farmland together with its related mill as separate CGUs.

We reviewed the statement of income.

Due to the characteristicscarrying amounts of our investmentsproperty, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 to determine whether there was any indication of potential impairment. We concluded that no impairment testing for property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets was necessary as of year-end. As regards the mandatory impairment testing of goodwill, we tested all CGUs with allocated goodwill in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil as of September 30, 2012 and determined that none of the CGUs were impaired as of that date. There were no events or changes in circumstances, which would warrant an impairment testing of goodwill as of December 31, 2012.

CGUs tested based on a fair-value-less-costs-to-sell model at September 30, 2012 and 2011:

Based on the criteria described above, we identified a total amount of forty-three CGUs as of September 30, 2012 and forty-four CGUs as of September 30, 2011 for purposes of the impairment testing.

As of September 30, 2012, we identified 10 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay weto be tested all of our cash generating units (“CGUs”) based on athis model (all CGUs with allocated goodwill). As of September 30, 2011, we identified 35 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay and 2 CGUs in Brazil to be tested based on this model (regardless of any goodwill allocated to them). Estimating the fair value less costs-to-sell model.is based on the best information available, and refers to the amount at which the CGU could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties. In calculating the fair value less costs-to-sell, we may be assisted by the work of external advisors. When using this model, we appliedapply the “sales comparison approach” as theour method of valuing most properties. This method relies on results of sales of similar agricultural properties to estimate the value of the CGU. This approach is based on the theory that the fair value of a property is directly related to the selling prices of similar properties. The fair value of farmland property is the amount of money we would realize if it were sold at arm’s length

Fair values are determined by a willing seller to a willing buyer. We base the values of our farmland on the lands’ productive capability (the abilityextensive analysis, which includes current and potential soil productivity of the land (the ability to produce crops and/orand maintain livestock) projected margins derived from soil use, rental value obtained for soil use, if applicable, and other factors such as climate and location. Farmland ratings are established by considering such factors as soil texture and quality, yields, topography, drainage and rain levels. Farmland may contain farm outbuildings, which includeoutbuildings. A farm outbuilding is any improvement or structure that is used for farming operations, andoperations. Outbuildings are valued based on their size, age and design.

Based on the factors described above, we assign each farm property ais assigned different soil classificationclassifications for the purposes of establishing a value. Soil classifications quantify the factors that contribute to the agricultural capability of the soil. Soil classifications range from the most productive to the least productive. We refer

The first step to Note 4 to the consolidated financial statementsestablishing an assessment for a detailed description of amounts tested. farm property is a sales investigation that identifies the valid farm sales in the area where the farm is located.

A price per hectare is assigned for each soil class within each farm property. This price per hectare is determined based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis mainly described above.

The results are then tested against actual sales, if any, and current market conditions to ensure the values produced are accurate, consistent and fair.

Based on the testing performed,above, we determined that none of the CGUs, with allocated goodwill, were impaired at September 30, 2012.

None of the CGUs with or without allocated goodwill were impaired as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. For our investments in Brazil, weat September 30, 2012.

CGUs tested all CGUs based on a value-in-use model.model at September 30, 2012 and 2011:

Based on the criteria described above, we identified a total amount of forty-three CGUs as of September 30, 2012 and forty-four CGUs as of September 30, 2011 for purposes of the impairment testing.

As of September 30, 2012, we identified 3 CGUs in Brazil to be tested based on this model (all CGUs with allocated goodwill). As of September 30, 2011, we identified 3 CGUs in Argentina and 4 CGUs in Brazil to be tested based on this model (regardless of any goodwill allocated to them). In performing the value-in-use calculation, we applied pre-tax rates to discount the future pre-tax cash flows. WeIn each case, we made these key assumptions based on ourwhich reflect past experience and we believe they are consistent with relevant external sources of information, such as appropriate market data. See Note 4In calculating value-in-use, we may also be assisted by the work of external advisors.

The key assumptions used by us in the value-in-use calculations which are considered to our consolidated financial statements for further details.

be most sensitive to the calculation are:

Key Assumptions

  

September 30,

2012

  

September 30,

2011

Financial projections

  

Covers 4 years for UMA
Covers 8 years for AVI

  

Covers 4 years for
Angelica and UMA

Yield average growth rates

  0-3%  0-3%

Future pricing increases

  3% per annum  Between 3% and 5%

Future cost increases

  3% per annum  Expected USD Inflation

Discount rates

  9.16%  8.91%

Perpetuity growth rate

  4.5%  4.5%

WeDiscount rates are based our discount rates on the risk-free rate for U.S. government bonds, adjusted for a risk premium to reflect the increased risk of investing in South America and Brazil in particular. As of December 31, 2011, the discount rate usedThe risk premium adjustment is assessed for Brazil was 8.9%. We refer to Note 4factors specific to the consolidated financial statements for a detailed description of amounts tested. respective CGUs and reflects the countries that the CGUs operate in.

Based on the testing performedabove, we determined that none of the CGUs, with and without allocated goodwill, were impaired as of December 31 2011, 2010 and 2009. A reasonably possible change of 10% in the key assumptions used to determine the projections (excluding discount rates) would have had no effect on the goodwillat September 30, 2012.

For additional information regarding our impairment testing, results for any of the years presented. The base case was then stress-tested using a zero growth assumption and continuedplease see Note 4(b) to show no impairment. A reasonably possible change of 1% in the perpetuity growth rates would have had no effect on the goodwill impairment testing results. A reasonably possible change of 1% in the discount rates would have had no effect on the goodwill impairment testing results.our consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value of Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments

Fair values of derivative financial instruments are computed with reference to quoted market prices on trade exchanges, when available. The fair values of commodity options are calculated using year-end market value together with common option pricing models. The fair value of interest rate swaps has been calculated using a DCF analysis.

Income Taxes

Adecoagro is a société anonyme (public company limited by shares) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. We believe that Adecoagro’s corporate structure is organized in a form that will meet substantially all of the requirements provided for by Luxembourg law to benefit from the participation exemption regime, and we have not received an objection, nor any indication to the contrary, from the relevant Luxembourg tax authorities, to whom the proposed structure has been disclosed. Accordingly, Adecoagro believes that it can rely on the participation exemption from tax on income pursuant to the laws of Luxembourg. Our operating subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay are subject to income taxes. We do not prepare or file a consolidated income tax return. Each operating subsidiary prepares and files its respective income tax returns based on the applicable tax legislation in the country in which the subsidiary operates. There are many transactions and calculations for which

the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact our current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the period in which such determination is made.

Income taxes of each subsidiary are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as operating losses and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. In certain jurisdictions, the annual effect of available tax losses is limited to a percentage of taxable income. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is probable that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

Allowance for Trade Receivables

We maintain an allowance for trade receivables to account for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. When evaluating the adequacy of an allowance for trade receivables, we base our estimates on the aging of accounts receivable balances and historical write-off experience, customer credit worthiness and changes in customer payment terms. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, actual write-offs might be higher than expected.

Operating Segments

IFRS 8 “Operating Segments,”Segments” requires an entity to report financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating segments are components of an entity about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The CODM evaluates the business based on the differences in the nature of its operations, products and services. The amount reported for each segment item is the measure reported to the chief operating decision makerCODM for these purposes.

We are organized intooperate in three mainmajor lines of business, which are farming; sugar, ethanolnamely, Farming; Sugar, Ethanol and energy;Energy; and land transformation, comprising seven reportable operating segments, which are organized based upon their similar economic characteristics, the nature of the products they offer, their production processes, the type and class of their customers and their distribution methods.Land Transformation.

Our farming business‘Farming’ is further comprised of five reportable operating segments as follows:segments:

 

Our Crops segment includes the‘Crops’ Segment consists of planting, harvesting and sale to grain traders of grains, oilseeds and fibers (including wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton and sunflowers, among others), and to a lesser extent the provision of grain warehousing and warehousing/conditioning and handling and drying services to third parties. Production activitiesEach underlying crop in our Cropthe Crops segment reflectdoes not represent a separate operating segment. We seek to maximize the most productive use of the land to maximize economic returnthrough the cultivation of one or more types of crops. Types and not the performancesurface amount of any one underlying crop. Accordingly, the relative mix of underlying crops cultivated may changevary from harvest year to harvest year.year depending on several factors, some of which are out of our control. We are focused on the long-term performance of the productive land, and to that extent, the performance is assessed considering the aggregated combination, if any, of crops planted in the land. A single manager is responsible for the management of operating activity of all crops rather than a manager for each individual crop.

Our Rice segment‘Rice’ Segment consists of planting, harvesting, processing and marketing of rice.rice;

 

Our Dairy segment‘Dairy’ Segment consists of the production and sale of raw milk, which is processed into manufactured products and marketed through our joint venture with Grupoas well as an equity interest in La Lácteo.Lacteo, a dairy processing Joint Venture;

 

Our Coffee segment‘Coffee’ Segment consists of cultivating coffee beans and marketing our own and third party’s coffee production.production;

 

Our Cattle segment‘Cattle’ Segment consists mainly in the lease of purchasing and fattening beef cattle grazing land (not suitable for salecrop production) to an international meat processors and in local livestock auction markets and leasing land.processor;

OurSugar, Ethanol and Energy business is its own reporting operating segment andEnergy’ Segment consists of cultivating sugarcane which we processis processed in our ownowned sugar mills, transformtransformed into ethanol, sugar ethanol and electricity and marketmarketed;

Our‘Land Transformation’ Segment comprises the (i) identification and sell.

Our Land Transformation business is its own reporting operating segmentacquisition of underdeveloped and includes (i) the ultimate cashundermanaged farmland businesses; and (ii) realization through sales to third parties of the increase in value of land which is generated through the transformationstrategic disposition of its productive capabilities and (ii) bargain gains arising from business combinations, which represent the excess of the fair value of the land acquired over the actual price paid, typically in connection with purchases of undeveloped or undermanaged farmland businesses. See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for a description of the basis used to determine fair values.assets (generating profits).

The following table presents selected historical financial and operating data solely for the periods indicated below as it is used for our discussion of results of operations.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Sales

  ( In thousands of $) 

Farming Business

   270,766     197,741     216,016  

Crops

   147,946     108,162     92,029  

Soybean(l)

   61,385     64,890     44,116  

Corn

   42,959     23,968     14,654  

Wheat

   24,232     7,939     10,218  

Sunflower

   7,413     4,880     5,517  

Cotton

   9,101     2,395     11,905  

Other crops(2)

   2,856     4,090     5,619  

Rice(3)

   83,244     61,585     69,350  

Coffee

   14,170     7,572     14,265  

Dairy

   19,697     14,297     11,894  

Cattle(4)

   5,719     6,125     28,478  

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Business

   277,318     228,526     97,587  

Sugar

   130,348     98,385     26,143  

Ethanol

   116,599     114,793     62,811  

Energy

   24,393     15,040     8,216  

Other (5)

   5,978     308     417  

Total

   548,084     426,267     313,603  

Land Transformation Business(6)

   8,832     20,837     18,839  

 

Production

  2011/2012
Harvest
Year (7)
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
   2008/2009
Harvest
Year
 

Farming Business

        

Crops (tons)(7)

   98,403     491,813     524,890     317,582  

Soybean (tons)

   N/A     199,533     241,848     96,982  

Corn (tons)

   120     165,679     180,613     115,900  

Wheat (tons)

   98,403     87,445     49,592     41,556  

Sunflower (tons)

   N/A     20,916     17,193     22,128  

Cotton (tons)

   N/A     8,746     1,068     9,218  

Other crops (tons)(2)

   N/A     9,495     34,576     31,799  

Rice(8) (tons)

   N/A     172,034     91,723     94,968  

Coffee (tons)

   N/A     2,742     2,221     2,412  
   Year Ended December 31,     
   2012   2011   2010 

Sales

  ( In thousands of $)     

Farming Business

   322,368     270,766     197,741  

Crops

   196,206     147,946     108,162  

Soybean(1)

   66,721     61,385     64,890  

Corn (2)

   68,790     42,959     25,881  

Wheat (3)

   34,831     25,060     9,110  

Sunflower

   7,887     7,413     4,880  

Cotton Lint

   15,297     9,101     2,395  

Other crops(4)

   2,680     2,028     1,006  

Rice(5)

   93,904     83,244     61,585  

Coffee

   8,363     14,170     7,572  

Dairy

   18,868     19,697     14,297  

Cattle(6)

   5,027     5,709     6,125  

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Business

   282,332     277,318     228,526  

Sugar

   134,766     130,348     98,385  

Ethanol

   121,544     116,599     114,793  

Energy

   25,649     24,393     15,040  

Other (7)

   373     5,978     308  

Total

   604,700     548,084     426,267  

Land Transformation Business(8)

   27,513     8,832     20,837  

Production

  2012/2013
Harvest
Year (18)
   2011/2012
Harvest
Year
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
 

Farming Business

        

Crops (tons)(9)

   52,353     564,800     488,185     524,360  

Soybean (tons)

   N/A     189,014     199,533     241,848  

Corn (tons) (2)

   N/A     237,294     169,711     203,573  

Wheat (tons) (3)

   52,353     113,121     92,908     61,208  

Sunflower (tons)

   N/A     18,667     20,916     17,193  

Cotton Lint (tons)

   N/A     6,704     5,117     539  

Rice(10) (tons)

   N/A     171,137     172,034     91,723  

Coffee (tons)

   N/A     2,873     2,742     2,221  

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,     
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Processed rice(9) (tons)

   148,223     87,526     108,858  

Dairy(10) (liters)

   51,239     41,597     47,479  

Cattle (tons)(4)(11)

   118     359     4,149  

Processed rice(11) (tons)

   172,383     148,223     87,526  

Dairy(12) (liters)

   54,954     51,239     41,597  

Cattle (tons)(6)(13)

   416     118     359  

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Business

            

Sugar (tons)

   247,805     235,690     52,968(12)    281,622     247,805     235,690  

Ethanol (cubic meters)

   161,385     174,303     132,492(12)    183,713     161,385     174,303  

Energy (MWh exported)

   245,474     168,644     128,291(12) 

Energy (MWh)

   238,540     245,474     168,644  

Land Transformation Business (hectares traded)

   2,439     5,086     5,005     9,475     2,439     5,086  

   2012/2013   2011/2012   2010/2011   2009/2010 
   Harvest   Harvest   Harvest   Harvest 

Planted Area

  Year (18)   Year   Year   Year 
   (Hectares)     

Farming Business(14)

        

Crops(15)

   186,418     204,097     167,104     168,241  

Soybean

   91,746     92,789     90,126     87,522  

Corn (2)

   45,795     47,409     31,894     34,617  

Wheat (3)

   28,574     43,235     28,058     26,332  

Sunflower

   12,478     9,596     9,943     14,784  

Cotton

   3,098     6,389     3,242     425  

Forage

   4,727     4,679     3,841     4,561  

Rice

   35,249     31,497     27,542     18,142  

Coffee(16)

   1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632  

Total Planted Area

   223,299     237,226     196,277     188,015  

Second Harvest Area

   34,057     48,286     36,351     29,119  

Leased Area

   54,250     60,009     37,694     47,709  

Owned Croppable Area(17)

   134,992     128,931     122,233     111,187  

 

Planted Area

  2011/2012
Harvest
Year (16)
   2010/2011
Harvest
Year
   2009/2010
Harvest
Year
   2008/2009
Harvest
Year
 
   (Hectares) 

Farming Business(12)

        

Crops(13)

   203,306     167,104     168,241     139,518  

Soybean

   92,922     90,120     87,522     63,973  

Corn

   45,263     30,480     27,720     20,200  

Wheat

   39,640     26,361     21,728     18,917  

Sunflower

   9,598     9,943     14,784     16,539  

Cotton

   6,372     3,242     425     3,159  

Other crops(2)

   5,670     3,111     11,501     11,348  

Forage

   4,889     3,653     4,561     5,382  

Rice

   31,497     27,542     18,142     17,258  

Coffee(14)

   1,632     1,632     1,632     1,632  

Total Planted Area

   237,483     196,278     188,015     158,468  

Second Harvest Area

   46,153     36,351     29,119     29,150  

Leased Area

   61,368     37,694     47,709     13,645  

Owned Croppable Area(15)

   129,961     122,223     111,187     115,613  

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,     
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Sugar, Ethanol and Energy Business

            

Sugarcane plantation

   65,308     53,799     49,470     85,531     65,308     53,799  

Owned land

   9,145     9,907     9,085     9,145     9,145     9,907  

Leased land

   56,163     43,892     40,385     76,386     56,163     43,892  

Land Transformation Business

            

Undeveloped/Undermanaged land put into production (hectares)

   13,676     6,490     11,255     8,961     13,237     6,490  

 

(1)Includes soybean, soybean oil and soybean meal.
(2)Includes sorghum.
(3)Includes barley rapeseed and sorghumrapeseed.
(4)Includes cotton seeds and farming services.
(3)(5)Sales of processed rice including rough rice purchased from third parties and processed in our own facilities, rice seeds and services.

(4)(6)In December 2009, we sold 55,543 headOur cattle business primarly consists of cattleleasing land to a third party.party based on the price of beef. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Cattle Business.”
(5)(7)Includes sales of sugarcane and other miscellaneous items to third parties
(6)(8)Represents capital gains from the sale of land.
(7)(9)Crop production does not include 62,636 tons, 46,749 tons, 52,482 tons and 52,960 tons of forage produced in the 2011/2012, 2010/2011 2009/2010 and 2008/20092009/20010 harvest years, respectively.
(8)(10)Expressed in tons of rough rice produced on owned and leased farms. The rough rice we produce, along with additional rough rice we purchase from third parties, is ultimately processed and constitutes the product sold in respect of the rice business.
(9)(11)Includes rough rice purchased from third parties and processed in our own facilities. Expressed in tons of processed rice (1 ton of processed rice is approximately equivalent to 1.6 tons of rough rice).
(10)(12)Raw milk produced at our dairy farms.
(11)(13)Measured in tons of live weight. Production is the sum of the net increases (or decreases) during a given period in live weight of each head of beef cattle we own.
(12)(14)Includes hectares planted in the second harvest.
(13)(15)Includes 3,841 hectares, 4,561 hectares and 5,382 hectares used for the production of forage during the 2011/2012; 2010/2011 and 2009/2010 and 2008/2009 harvest years, respectively.
(14)(16)Reflects the size of our coffee plantations, which are planted only once every 18 to 20 years.
(15)(17)Does not include potential croppable areas being evaluated for transformation.

(16)(18)As of the date of this annual report, we had not yet completed the 2011/20122012/2013 harvest year crops. Harvested tons corresponds to wheat.wheat harvested.

Year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to year ended December 31, 2011

The following table sets forth certain financial information with respect to our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.

   2012  2011 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   379,526    365,857  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   (263,978  (237,404
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

   115,548    128,453  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   225,174    182,227  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

   (225,174  (182,227

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   16,643    86,811  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   16,004    10,523  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities

   32,647    97,334  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

   148,195    225,787  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   (57,691  (65,142

Selling expenses

   (58,602  (59,404

Other operating income, net

   29,818    24,581  

Share of loss of joint ventures

   (2,761  (1,034
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

   58,959    124,788  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Finance income

   11,538    9,132  

Finance costs

   (66,654  (62,341
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial results, net

   (55,116  (53,209
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss)/Profit Before Income Tax

   3,843    71,579  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income Tax benefit / (charge)

   5,436    (14,662
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gain for the Year

   9,279    56,917  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of Manufactured Products and Services Rendered

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   589     92,438     —       —       4,390     282,109     379,526  

2011

   557     82,523     —       713     4,746     277,318     365,857  

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered increased 3.7%, from $365.9 million in 2011 to $379.5 million in 2012, primarily as a result of:

a $9.9 million increase in our Rice segment, mainly due to: (i) a 5.8% increase in the average sales price, from $385.1 per ton of rough rice equivalent in 2011 to $407.6 per ton of rough rice equivalent in 2012; and (ii) a 6.6% increase in the volume of white and brown rice sold measured in tons of rough rice, from 216,148 tons in 2011 to 230,378 tons in 2012, mainly explained by: (a) a 44.5% increase in the volume of rough rice purchased from third parties, from 59,842 tons in 2011 to 86,481 tons in 2012; (b) a 14.4% increase in planted hectares, from 27,542 hectares in 2011 to 31,497 hectares in 2012; partially offset by (c) a 13.0% decrease in average yields, from 6.2 tons per hectare in 2011 to 5.4 tons per hectare in 2012, due to the lower than average temperatures during the initial growth stage and flowering periods of the crop, which affected its normal development;

a $4.8 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment mainly due to: (i) a 28.0% increase in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold, measured in TRS, from 462,940 tons in 2011 to 592,561 tons in 2012; partially offset by (ii) a 25.8% decrease in the average sales price of ethanol, from $920.0 per cubic meter in 2011 to $682.9 per cubic meter in 2012; (iii) a 10.8% decrease in the average sales price of sugar, from $553.6 per ton in 2011 to $493.8 per ton in 2012; and (iv) a 3.9% decrease in the volume of energy sold, from 245.0 MWh in 2011 to 235.5 MWh in 2012, mainly as a result of a 68.6% increase in the production of anhydrous ethanol in 2012, which requires an additional process (dehydration) compared to producing hydrous ethanol, therefore reducing the amount of energy available for sale.

On average, one metric ton of sugarcane is equivalent to 140 kilograms of TRS equivalent. While a mill can produce either sugar or ethanol, the TRS input requirements differ between these two products. On average, 1.045 kilograms of TRS equivalent are required to produce 1.0 kilogram of sugar, while the amount of TRS required to produce 1 liter of ethanol is 1.691 kilograms

The increase in the volume of TRS equivalent sold in 2012 mentioned above was primarly the result of: (i) a lower ethanol inventory build-up, which stands at 12,491 m3 in 2012 compared to 33,608 m3 in 2011; and (ii) a 14.3% increase in production measured in TRS, from 535,080 tons in 2011 to 611,653 tons in 2012. The increase in production measured in TRS was the result of (a) a 4.6% increase in the TRS content of the milled cane, from 128.0 kg/ton in 2011 to 133.8 kg/ton in 2012, mainly explained by the low level of TRS content in 2011 as a result of the frost in Mato Grosso do Sul on the first semester; and (b) a 7.7% increase in milled cane, from 4,169 thousand tons in 2011 to 4,489 thousand tons in 2012, mainly due to a 21.8% increase in harvested area, from 51,500 hectares in 2011 to 62,717 hectares in 2012, and partially offset by a 9.2% decrease in average yields, from 75.6 tons per hectare in 2011 to 68.6 tons per hectare in 2012. The decrease in yields is attributable to the effects of the drought that occurred in the main productive regions of Brazil on the first quarter of 2012. The following figure sets forth the variables that determine our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy sales:

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The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales of manufactured products for the periods indicated.

  Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31, 
  2012  2011  Chg %  2012  2011  Chg %  2012  2011  Chg % 
  (in million of $)     (in thousand units)     (in dollars per unit)    

Ethanol (M3)

  121.5    116.6    4.2  178.0    126.7    40.4  683.0    920.0    (25.8%) 

Sugar (tons)

  134.8    130.3    3.4  272.9    235.5    15.9  493.8    553.6    (10.8%) 

Energy (MWh)

  25.6    24.4    5,1  235.5    245.0    (3.9%)   108.9    99.6    9.4

Others

  0.4    6.0    (93.8%)       
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

       

TOTAL

  282.3    277.3    1.8      
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

       

During 2012, the production mix measured remained essentially unchanged compared to 2011, with sugar and ethanol accounting for 48% and 52% of the production measured in TRS respectively.

partially offset by:

a $0.7 million decrease in our Coffee segment resulting from the complete cessation of coffee trading activities related to third-party production. We continue to commercialize our own coffee production, which is reflected in the “Sales and Cost of Agricultural Produce and Biological Assets” line item.

Cost of Manufactured Products Sold and Services Rendered

   Crops   Rice  Dairy   Coffee  Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   —       (78,617  —       —      (230  (185,131  (263,978

2011

   —       (68,721  —       (629  (408  (167,646  (237,404

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered increased 11.2%, from $237.4 million in 2011, to $264.0 million in 2012. This increase was primarily due to:

a $17.5 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment mainly due to (i) a 28.0% increase in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold measured in TRS; partially offset by (ii) a 14.5% decrease in the price of our sugarcane production, from $40.6 per ton in 2011 to $34.8 per ton in 2012, as a result of lower sugar and ethanol market prices.

a $9.9 million increase in our Rice segment mainly due to: (i) a 6.6% increase in the volume of white and brown rice sold, and (ii) a 7.3% increase in the cost per unit sold.

Partially offset by:

a $0.6 million decrease in our Coffee segment as a result of the complete cessation of coffee trading activities related to third party production.

Sales and Cost of Agricultural Produce and Biological Assets

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   195,617     1,466     18,868     8,363     637     223     225,174  

2011

   147,389     721     19,697     13,457     963     —       182,227  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets increased 23.6%, from $182.2 million in 2011 to $225.2 million in 2012, primarily as a result of:

a $48.2 million increase in our Crops segment mainly due to: (i) an increase in soybean and corn average sales prices, partially offset by lower wheat average sales prices, and (ii) an increase in the volume of crops sold mainly as a result of an increase in leased area coupled with an increase in double crops area; partially offset by the general decrease in the average yields obtained for the 2011/2012 harvest compared to the 2010/2011 harvest. Crops suffered a severe drought during the summer period, which affected its normal

development. Corn yields decreased from an average of 5.4 tons per hectare in the 2010/2011 harvest to 5.0 tons per hectare in the 2011/2012 harvest and first soybean yields decreased from an average of 2.6 tons per hectare in the 2010/2011 harvest to 2.5 tons per hectare in the 2011/2012 harvest. For a full list of crops yield fluctuations, please see “Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Effect of Yields Fluctuations”.

The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales for the periods indicated.

   Period ended December 31,  Period ended December 31,  Period ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   % Chg  2012   2011   % Chg  2012   2011   % Chg 
   (In millions of $)      (In thousands of tons)      (In $ per ton)     

Soybean

   66.7     61.4     8.7  191.6     208.1     (7.9%)   348.2     295.0     18.0

Corn (1)

   68.8     43.0     60.1  313.5     201.2     55.8  219.4     213.5     2.8

Cotton lint

   15.3     9.1     68.1  8.7     6.7     29.3  1,757.3     1,351.7     30.0

Wheat (2)

   34.8     25.1     39.0  150.3     101.3     48.4  231.8     247.4     (6.3%) 

Sunflower

   7.9     7.4     6.4  19.7     23.1     (14.4%)   399.7     321.5     24.3

Others

   2.7     2.0     32.1          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

Total

   196.2     147.9     32.6  683.8     540.4     26.5     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

(1)Includes sorghum
(2)Includes barley

partially offset by:

a $5.1 million decrease in our Coffee segment, mainly as a result of (i) a 23.8% decrease in coffee sales price, from $3,967 per ton in 2011 to $3,025 per ton in 2012; and (ii) a 22.6% decrease in the volume sold, from 3,572 tons in 2011 to 2,765 tons in 2012, as a result of: (a) a 768 ton inventory reduction in 2011 compared to a 75 ton inventory build-up in 2012; partially offset by (b) a 11.7% increase in harvested area, from 1,405 hectares in 2011 to 1,570 hectares in 2012.

While we receive cash or consideration upon the sale of our inventory of agricultural produce to third parties, we do not record any additional profit related to that sale, as that gain or loss had already been recognized under the line items “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest.” Please see “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce” above for a discussion of the accounting treatment, financial statement presentation and disclosure related to our agricultural activity.

Initial Recognition and Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee  Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   35,471     6,463     2,060     (4,196  (131  (23,024  16,643  

2011

   38,014     10,139     6,939     (697  468    31,948    86,811  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce decreased 80.8%, from a gain of $86.8 million in 2011 to a gain of $16.6 million in 2011, primarily due to:

a $55.0 million decrease in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to:

a $33.6 million decrease, from a gain of $8.8 million in 2011 to a loss of $24.8 million in 2012, mainly generated by a decrease in price estimates used in the DCF model to determine the fair value of our sugarcane plantations. In the DCF model, the price of future harvested sugarcane is calculated based on estimates of sugar price derived from the NY11 futures contract. Sugar price estimates as of December 31, 2012, which are calculated based on the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts for the period July 1 to December 31 (i.e. 6-month moving average), decreased 17.7% compared to sugar price estimates as of December 31, 2011, for the same period.

a $21.4 million decrease, from a gain of $23.2 million in 2011 to a gain of $1.8 million in 2012, generated by the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of sugarcane at the point of harvest mainly due to: (i) a 9.2% decrease in yields obtained; (ii) a 14.5% decrease in the price of our sugarcane production, which was partially offset by: (iii) a 21.8% increase in harvested area; and (iv) a 4.6% increase in TRS content in sugarcane.

Of the $23.0 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2012, $24.8 million loss represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $8.8 million gain unrealized portion of the $31.9 million gain of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2011.

a $4.9 million decrease in our Dairy segment mainly due to:

a $3.5 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of raw milk, from a gain of $5.4 million in 2011 to a gain of $1.9 million in 2012, mainly due to (i) a 19.9% increase in direct expenses due to higher nutrition expenses (mainly as a result of higher corn prices) and labor costs; and (ii) a 10.7% decrease in milk sales average prices, from 38.4 cents per liter in 2011 to 34.3 cents per liter in 2012; partially offset by (iii) a 9.2% increase in the number of milking cows, from 4,603 heads in 2011 to 5,025 heads in 2012;

a $1.4 million decrease in the revaluation of the dairy herd, from a $1.5 million increase in value in 2011 to a $0.1 million increase in value in 2012, as a result of a slight increase in the market price of dairy cows in 2012 compared to a significant increase in market prices in 2011.

Of the $2.1 million gain in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2012, $0.1 million gain represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $1.5 million unrealized gain portion of the $6.9 million gain in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2011.

a $3.7 million decrease in our Rice segment, as a result of:

a $6.2 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of rice at the point of harvest, mainly due to (i) a 13.0% decrease in average yields; (ii) a 5.8% increase in production costs, from $879 per hectare in 2011 to $930 per hectare in 2012, (i.e. fuel, agrochemical and fertilizers costs); partially offset by (iii) a 14.4% increase in harvested area, from 27,542 hectares in 2011 to 31,497 hectares in 2012.

a $2.6 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested rice, from $1.8 million gain in 2011 to $4.4 million gain in 2012, as a result of higher rough rice price estimate for the 2012/2013 harvest.

Of the $6.5 million gain of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2012, $4.4 million gain represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $1.8 million gain unrealized portion of the $10.1 million gain of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2011;

a $3.5 million decrease in our Coffee segment mainly due to:

a $2.3 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of coffee at the point of harvest, from a gain of $0.7 million in 2011 to a loss of $1.6 million in 2012, mainly due to: (i) a 34.3% decrease in the

average price of coffee at the point of harvest, based on Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data; and (ii) a 13.1% increase in production costs per hectare mainly due to higher fertilizer expenses; partially offset by (iii) a 11.7% increase in harvested area;

a $1.2 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested coffee, from a loss of $1.4 million in 2011 to a loss of $2.6 million in 2012, mainly due to a 30.2% decrease in the coffee price estimates used in the DCF model to determine the fair value of our coffee plantations as of December 31, 2012;

Of the $4.2 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2012, $2.6 million loss represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $1.4 million loss unrealized portion of the $0.7 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2011;

a $2.5 million decrease in our Crops segment mainly due to:

a $10.3 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of crops at the point of harvest, from a gain of $39.6 million in 2011 to a gain of $29.3 million in 2012, mainly due to: (i) lower yields as a result of the dry weather conditions during the summer period; and (ii) higher production costs (i.e. fuel, agrochemical and fertilizers costs); partially offset by (iii) higher market prices (see “Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Effects of Fluctuations in Commodities Prices”). The resulting actual average margin per hectare for our summer crops (i.e. soybean, corn, sunflower and cotton) decreased from $300.6 per hectare in 2011 to $231.3 per hectare in 2012.

a $7.8 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell for non-harvested crops as of year end, from a loss of $1.6 million in 2011 to a gain of $6.2 million in 2012, primarily due to the lack of rains during November and December 2011, which affected expected yields for the 2011/2012 season, mainly in the Humid Pampas region. In 2012, in contrast, the high level of rains in Argentina during the fourth quarter of 2012 derived in higher yields potential measured as of December 31.

The following table sets forth actual production costs by crop for the periods indicated:

   Harvest   Harvest   % Change 
   2011/2012   2010/2011     
   (In $ per hectare)     

Corn

   535.7     423.6     26.5

Soybean

   470.8     379.9     23.9

Soybean (second harvest)

   278.6     210.4     32.4

Cotton

   1,765.2     2,377.8     (25.8%) 

Wheat

   324.3     331.5     (2.2%) 

Changes in Net Realizable Value of Agricultural Produce after Harvest

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee  Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Corporate   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   15,850     N/A     N/A     154    N/A     N/A     N/A     16,004  

2011

   10,953     N/A     N/A     (430  N/A     N/A     N/A     10,523  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest is mainly composed by: (i) profit or loss from commodity price fluctuations during the period of time the agricultural produce is in inventory which impacts its fair value, (ii) profit or loss from the valuation of forward contracts related to agricultural produce in inventory and (iii) profit from direct exports. Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest increased 52.1% from $10.5 million in 2011 to $16.0 million in 2012.

The change in net realizable value of $15.9 million gain in our Crops segment in 2012 was mainly generated by (i) gains from inventory valuation as a result of fluctuations in market prices. Based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) data, from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, wheat, soybean and corn increased 18.4%, 16.5% and 6.0% respectively; and (ii) profit from direct exports; partially offset by (iii) losses from the valuation of forward contracts related to agricultural produce in inventory.

The change in net realizable value of $11.0 million gain in our Crops segment in 2011 was mainly generated by (i) profits from the valuation of forward contracts, mainly due to a decrease of soybean and wheat market prices during this year. Based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) data, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, soybean and wheat prices decreased 12.5% and 19.0% respectively; and (ii) profit from direct exports; partially offset by (iii) losses from inventory valuation as a result of fluctuations in market prices.

General and Administrative Expenses

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
  Corporate  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   (4,436  (4,072  (906  (1,082  (23  (22,239  (24,933  (57,691

2011

   (8,003  (6,278  (1,173  (1,153  (269  (21,082  (27,184  (65,142

Our general and administrative expenses decreased 11.4%, from $65.1 million in 2011 to $57.7 million in 2012, mainly due to the stabilization of operations following a period of significant growth, in terms of scale but also in terms of corporate standards (migrating to IFRS, implementing Oracle ERP, complying with Sarbanes-Oxley, among other things).

Selling Expenses

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
  Corporate  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   (5,904  (16,157  (319  (304  (60  (35,690  (168  (58,602

2011

   (2,270  (14,488  (401  (463  (74  (41,708  —       (59,404

Selling expenses decreased 1.4%, from $59.4 million in 2011 to $58.6 million in 2012, mainly driven by: (i) a $6.0 million decrease in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment, from $41.7 million in 2011 to $35.7 million in 2012, mainly explained by a decrease in sugar and ethanol sales prices; partially offset by (ii) a $2.8 million increase in our Crops segment, from $2.3 million in 2011 to $5.9 million in 2012, mainly due to the higher volume of direct exports that implied higher commissions and expenses; and (iii) a $1.7 million increase in our Rice segment, from $14.5 million in 2011 to $16.2 million in 2012, mainly due to an increase in sales volume.

Selling expenses of our Dairy, Coffee and Cattle segments remained essentially unchanged.

Other Operating Income, Net

   Crops  Rice   Dairy  Coffee   Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Land
Transformation
   Corporate  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2012

   (9,330  1,065     (1,257  2,387     (16  9,797     27,513     (341  29,818  

2011

   1,843    372     (2  2,020     (3  11,220     8,832     299    24,581  

Other operating income, net increased 21.3%, from $24.6 million in 2011 to $29.8 million in 2012, primarily due to:

a $18.7 million increase in our Land Transformation segment due to the sale of two farms in 2012, resulting in capital gains of $27.5 million, compared to the sale of one farm in 2011 that generated a $8.8 million capital gain.

partially offset by:

a $11.2 million decrease in our Crops segment due to the mark-to-market effect of outstanding hedge positions, which had a negative impact during 2012; and

a $1.4 million decrease in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to the mark-to-market effect of future sales contracts for sugar;

a $1.3 million decrease in our Dairy segment due to the impairment loss recognized as a result of the lack of operating profits in La Lacteo.

Other operating income, net of our Rice, Coffee, Cattle and Corporate segments remained essentially unchanged.

Share of Loss of Joint Ventures

Share of loss of joint ventures varied from a loss of $1.0 million in 2011 to a loss of $2.8 million in 2012, driven by the negative results of Grupo La Lácteo S.A. The lower result is mainly explained by a combination of: (i) lower international powdered milk prices which generated a downward pressure on prices of processed dairy products in the domestic market; and (ii) an increase in production costs. Industrial capacity of Grupo La Lácteo S.A. is only suitable for products for the domestic market.

Financial Results, Net

Our net financial results varied from a loss of $53.2 million in 2011 to a loss of $55.1 million in 2012, primarily due to: a $26.1 million non-cash loss in 2012, compared to a $12.7 million non-cash loss in 2011, caused by a depreciation of the Brazilian Real and Argentine Peso in both years, since a portion of our net liability position in Brazil and Argentina is nominated in foreign currency. In 2012 we increased the amount of debt nominated in US dollars, which mainly explains this higher non-cash loss, which was partially offset by (i) lower interest expenses nominated in US dollar terms mainly due to the depreciation of the Brazilian Real and the Argentine Peso; and (ii) higher interests income as a result of a higher amount of excess cash invested in fixed term deposits.

The following table sets forth the breakdown of financial results for the periods indicated.

   Year Ended December 31,    
   2012  2011    
   (In $thousand)  % Change 

Interest income

   11,249    8,019    40.3

Interest expense

   (27,672  (34,017  (18.7%) 

Foreign Exchange loss - net

   (26,080  (12,683  105.6

Loss from derivative financial Instruments

   (5,823  (2,247  159.1

Taxes

   (4,265  (5,273  (19.1%) 

Other Expenses – net

   (2,525  (7,008  (64.0%) 

Total Financial Results

   (55,116  (53,209  3.6

Income Tax benefit / (expense)

For the year ended December 31, 2012, we recognized a consolidated income tax benefit of $5.4 million on income before income taxes of $3.8 million. For the comparable 2011 period, we recognized a consolidated income tax expense of $14.6 million on income before income taxes of $71.5 million. On a consolidated basis, the change from an income tax expense in 2011 to an income tax benefit in 2012 reflects, among other items, a change in our mix of pre-tax income from our various jurisdictions, each of them responsible for paying their own income taxes. We do not pay a consolidated income tax return. The income tax benefit in 2012 was mainly due to the recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses in Brazil and the gain from the sale of Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A. which did not result income tax expense. In 2011, our consolidated effective tax rate approximated 20.5% (which differed from our statutory income tax rates) mainly due to the recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses in Brazil.

Profit for the Year

As a result of the foregoing, our net income for the year decreased from a gain of $56.9 million in 2011 to a gain of $9.3 million in 2012.

Year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to year ended December 31, 2010

The following table sets forth certain financial information with respect to our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.

 

  2011 2010   2011 2010 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   365,857    294,529     365,857    294,529  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   (237,404  (219,201   (237,404  (219,201
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

   128,453    75,328     128,453    75,328  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   182,227    131,738     182,227    131,738  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

   (182,227  (131,738   (182,227  (131,738

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   86,811    (30,528   86,811    (30,528

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   10,523    7,999     10,523    7,999  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit / (Loss) from Agricultural Activities

   97,334    (22,529

Gross Profit from Agricultural Activities

   97,334    (22,529
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

   225,787    52,799     225,787    52,799  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   (65,142  (56,562   (65,142  (56,562

Selling expenses

   (59,404  (52,528   (59,404  (52,528

Other operating income, net

   24,581    18,224     24,581    18,224  

Share of loss of joint ventures

   (1,034  (50   (1,034  (50
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Profit / (Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

   124,788    (38,117

Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

   124,788    (38,117
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Finance income

   9,132    16,559     9,132    16,559  

Finance costs

   (62,341  (39,496   (62,341  (39,496
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Financial results, net

   (53,209  (22,937   (53,209  (22,937
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Profit / (Loss)Before Income Tax

   71,579    (61,054

Profit / (Loss) Before Income Tax

   71,579    (61,054
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Income Tax (expense) / benefit

   (14,662  16,263  

Income Tax benefit / (charge)

   (14,662  16,263  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Profit / (Loss) for the Year

   56,917    (44,791

Profit/ (Loss) for the Year

   56,917    (44,791
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Sales of Manufactured Products and Services Rendered

 

  Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Total   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   557     82,523     —       713     4,746     277,318     365,857     557     82,523     —       713     4,746     277,318     365,857  

2010

   344     59,280     —       2,709     3,718     228,478     294,529     344     59,280     —       2,709     3,718     228,478     294,529  

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered increased 24.2%, from $294.5 million in 2010 to $365.9 million in 2011, primarily as a result of:

 

a $48.8 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to: (i) a 51.4% increase in the average sales price of ethanol, from $607.5 per cubic meter in 2010 to $920.0 per cubic meter in 2011; (ii) a 31.5% increase in the average market price of sugar, from $421.1 per ton in 2010 to $553.6 per ton in 2011; (iii) a 36.9% increase in the volume of energy sold, from 178.9 thousand MWh in 2010 to 245.0 thousand MWh in 2011, mainly due to: (a) gained efficiencies due to the completion of Angelica facility, with its boilers and generators working at full cogeneration capacity during 2011; and (b) a 31,541 tons of bagasse purchased to third parties in 2011. This was partially offset by (iv) a 17.5% decrease in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold, measured in TRS. On average, one metric ton of sugarcane is equivalent to 140 kilograms of TRS equivalent. While a mill can produce either sugar or ethanol, the TRS input requirements differ between these two products. On average, 1.045 kilogram of TRS equivalent is required to produce 1.0

kilogram of sugar, while 1.691 kilograms of TRS equivalent is required to produce a liter of ethanol. The decrease in the volume of TRS equivalent sold in 2011 was mainly due to: (a) a decrease of 5.8% in the TRS content of the milled cane, from kg/ton 135.8 in 2010 to kg/ton 128.0 in 2011, caused by the frost in Mato Grosso do Sul on the first semester of 2011; and (b) an increase in inventory levels, from 11,211 tons and 4,943 m3 of sugar and ethanol respectively in 2010 to 21,283 tons and 38,551 m3 of sugar and ethanol respectively in 2010 to 21,283 tons and 38,551 m3 of sugar and ethanol

respectively in 2011. This was partially offset by (c) a 2.5% increase in milled cane, due to: (ci) a 27.9% increase in harvested area, from 40,263 hectares in 2010 to 51,500 hectares in 2011; (cii) a 40.7% increase in the amount of cane purchased to third parties, from 196,833 tons in 2010 to 276,957 tons in 2011; partially offset by (ciii) a 21.4% decrease in the average yields, from 96.1 tons per hectare in 2010 to 75.6 tons per hectare in 2011, due to the drought occurred in the 2nd semester of 2010 and the frost occurred during the first semester of 2011, which affected most of rural areas in center-south Brazil. The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales of manufactured products for the periods indicated.

 

   Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010      2011   2010      2011   2010     
   (In millions of $)   % Change  (In thousands units)   % Change  (In dollars per unit)   % Change 

Ethanol(M3)

   116.6     114.8     1.6  126.7     189.0     (32.9%)   920.0     607.5     51.4

Sugar(Tons)

   130.3     98.4     32.5  235.5     233.6     0.8  553.6     421.1     31.5

Energy(MWh)

   24.4     15.0     62.2  245.0     178.9     36.9  99.6     84.1     18.4

Others

   6.0     0.3     1,840.9          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           

Total

   277.3     228.5     21.4          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           
   Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   Chg %  2011   2010   Chg %  2011   2010   Chg % 
   (in million of $)      (in thousand units)      (in dollars per unit)     

Ethanol (M3)

   116.6     114.8     1.6  126.7     189.0     (32.9%)   920.0     607.5     51.4

Sugar (tons)

   130.3     98.4     32.5  235.5     233.6     0.8  553.6     421.1     31.5

Energy (MWh)

   24.4     15.0     62.2  245.0     178.9     36.9  99.6     84.1     18.4

Others

   6.0     0.3     1,840.9          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           

TOTAL

   277.3     228.5     21.4          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           

During 2011, the production mix was more inclined towards sugar, which resulted in a reduction of ethanol sales and a slight increase in sugar sales. The production mix changed from 45.5% sugar and 54.5% ethanol in 2010 to 51.0% sugar and 49.0% ethanol in 2011.

 

a $23.2 million increase in our Rice segment, mainly due to: (i) a 44.8% increase in the volume of white and brown rice sold, mainly as a result of a 64.9% increase in the volume of rough rice processed in our mills, due to (a) a 51.8% increase in planted hectares, from 18,142 hectares in 2010 to 27,542 hectares in 2011; (b) a 23.5% increase in average yields, from 5.1 tons per hectare in 2010 to 6.2 tons per hectare in 2011, due to the gradual stabilization of land under transformation coupled with an improvement in weather conditions. As a result, our rough rice production increased 87.6%, from 91,723 tons in 2010 to 172,034 tons in 2011; and (c) beginning of operations of our Mill located in Franck, Santa Fe, Argentina, during the second semester of 2011; partially offset by (ii) a 6.6% decrease in price, from $412.5 per ton of rough rice equivalent in 2010 to $385.1 per ton of rough rice equivalent in 2011; and

 

a $1.0 million increase in our Cattle segment due to a 35.6% increase in the average beef cattle price which impacts the leasing agreement of our cattle land (settled in kilograms of beef per hectare), from an average of $1.46 per kilogram in 2010 to an average of $1.98 per kilogram in 2011. For a detailed description of the leasing agreement, please see “Item 4.— Information on the Company— B. Business Overview—Material Agreements—Argentina—Agreement with Quickfood S.A.”

partially offset by:

 

a $2.0 million decrease in our Coffee segment resulting from the cessation of coffee trading activities related to third-party production. We continue to commercialize our own coffee production, which is reflected in the “Sales and Cost of Agricultural Produce and Biological Assets” line item.

Cost of Manufactured Products Sold and Services Rendered

 

   Crops   Rice  Dairy   Coffee  Cattle  Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   —       (68,721  —       (629  (408  (167,646  (237,404

2010

   —       (52,017  —       (2,546  —      (164,638  (219,201

   Crops   Rice  Dairy   Coffee  Cattle  Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
�� Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   —       (68,721  —       (629  (408  (167,646  (237,404

2010

   —       (52,017  —       (2,546  —      (164,638  (219,201

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered increased 8.3%, from $219.2 million in 2010, to $237.4 million in 2011. This increase was primarily due to:

 

a $16.7 million increase in our Rice segment due to: (i) a 44.8% increase in the volume of white and brown rice sold, partially offset by (ii) a 8.7% decrease in the cost per unit sold, mainly as a result of a 10.9% decrease in the market price of rough rice (which is the main component of the cost of the processed rice) and cost efficiency gains resulting from the scale increase;

 

a $3.0 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment mainly due to: (i) a 34.2% increase in the price of sugarcane, from $30.3 in 2010 to $40.6 in 2011; and (ii) a 8.9% increase in industry expenses; partially offset by (iii) a 17.5% decrease in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold measured in TRS; and

 

a $0.4 million increase in our Cattle segment, due to maintenance expenses incurred in 2011 related to our cattle land leased.

Partially offset by:

 

a $1.9 million decrease in our Coffee segment mainly due to a decrease in the volume of coffee traded, as a result of the cessation of coffee trading activities related to third party production.

Sales and Cost of Agricultural Produce and Biological Assets

 

  Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Total   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   147,389     721     19,697     13,457     963     —       182,227     147,389     721     19,697     13,457     963     —       182,227  

2010

   107,818     2,305     14,297     4,863     2,407     48     131,738     107,818     2,305     14,297       2,407     48     131,738  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets increased 38.3%, from $131.7 million in 2010, to $182.2 million in 2011, primarily as a result of:

 

a $39.6 million increase in our Crops segment mainly due to (i) an increase in the average sales prices, partially offset by (ii) a decrease in the average yields obtained in 2010/2011 harvest season as a result of worse weather conditions, compared to the 2009/2010 harvest. Corn yields decreased from an average of 5.9 tons per hectare in 2009/2010 harvest to 5.4 tons per hectare in 2010/2011, and first soybean yields decreased from an average of 3.1 in 2009/2010 harvest to 2.6 in 2010/2011 harvest. For a full list of crops yield fluctuations, please see “Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Effect of Yields Fluctuations”.

The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales for the periods indicated.

 

  Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010     2011   2010     2011   2010       Period ended December 31, Period ended December 31, Period ended December 31, 
  (In millions of $)   % Change (In thousands of tons)   % Change (In $per ton)   % Change   2011   2010   % Chg 2011   2010   % Chg 2011   2010   % Chg 
  (In millions of $)     (In thousands of tons)     (In $ per ton)     

Soybean

   61.4     64.9     (5.4%)   208.1     250.3     (16.9%)   295.0     2,59.3     13.8   61.4     64.9     (5.4%)   208.1     250.3     (16.9%)   295.0     259.3     13.8

Corn

   44.2     25.9     70.8  201.2     201.7     (0.2%)   219.6     128.3     71.2

Cotton

   9.1     2.4     280.0  6.7     1.8     269.6  1,351.7     1,314.7     2.8

Wheat

   24.2     7.9     205.2  96.8     51.7     87.2  250.2     153.5     63.1

Corn (1)

   43.0     25.9     66.0  201.2     201.7     (0.2%)   213.5     128.3     66.4

Cotton lint

   9.1     2.4     280.0  6.7     1.8     269.6  1,351.7     1,314.7     2.8

Wheat (2)

   25.1     9.1     175.1  101.3     60.4     67.8  247.4     150.9     63.9

Sunflower

   7.4     4.9     51.9  23.1     16.7     37.9  321.5     291.8     10.2   7.4     4.9     51.9  23.1     16.7     37.9  321.5     291.8     10.2

Barley

   0.8     1.2     (29.3%)   4.4     8.6     (48.5%)   186.3     135.8     37.3

Others

   0.2     0.7     (69.6%)              2.0     1.0     101.6          
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

      

Total

   147.4     107.8     36.7  540.4     530.9     1.8        147.9     108.2     36.8  540.4     530.9     1.8     
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

      

(3)Includes sorghum
(4)Includes barley

 

a $8.6 million increase in our Coffee segment, mainly due to (i) a 62.9% increase in coffee sales price in 2011; (ii) a 69.8% increase in the volume sold, from 1,989 tons in 2010 to 3,378 tons in 2011, as a result of (a) a 23.5% increase in production from 2,221 tons in 2010 to 2,742 tons in 2011, mainly due to (ai) a 7.7% increase in the average yields and (aii) a 14.6% increase in harvested area, from 1,226 hectares in 2010 to 1,405 hectares in 2011, due to a reduction in coffee pruning area, from 406 hectares in 2010 to 227 hectares in 2011; and (b) a 86.3% decrease of inventories at the end of period, from 890 tons in 2010 to 122 tons in 2011; and

a $5.4 million increase in our Dairy segment due to: (i) a 11.8% increase in the sales average price of raw milk, from 34.4 cents per liter in 2010 to 38.4 cents per liter in 2011; and (ii) a 23.2% increase in the volume of liters produced, from 41.6 million liters in 2010 to 51.2 million liters in 2011, due to (a) a 8.9% increase in the amount of milking cows, from 4,225 heads in 2010 to 4,603 heads in 2011, and (b) a 13.1% increase in the average individual daily production, from 27.0 liters/Milking Cow/day in 2010 to 30.5 liters/ Milking Cow/day in 2011. The increase in the average individual daily production is mainly due to the stabilization of our free stall dairy production unit.

partially offset by:

 

a $1.6 million decrease in our Rice segment mainly attributable to a reduction in the amount of sales of rice seed; and

 

a $1.4 million decrease in our Cattle segment due to a 60.9% decrease in the number of head of beef cattle sold, from 3.7 thousand heads in 2010 to 1.5 thousand heads in 2011, as a result of the disposal of feedlot livestock in 2010.

While we receive cash or consideration upon the sale of our inventory of agricultural produce to third parties, we do not record any additional profit related to that sale, as that gain or loss had already been recognized under the line items “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest.” Please see “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce” above for a discussion of the accounting treatment, financial statement presentation and disclosure related to our agricultural activity.

Initial Recognition and Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce

 

  Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
 Total   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
 Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   38,014     10,139     6,939     (697  468     31,948    86,811     38,014     10,139     6,939     (697  468     31,948    86,811  

2010

   38,879     9,360     9,129     (2,630  737     (86,003  (30,528   38,879     9,360     9,129     (2,630  737     (86,003  (30,528

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce generated a gain of $86.8 million in 2011, compared to a loss of $30.5 million in 2010, primarily due to:

 

a $118.0 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to:

 

a $105.6 million increase, from a loss of $96.8 million in 2010 to a gain of $8.8 million in 2011, mainly generated by an increase in price estimates used in the DCF model to determine the fair value of our sugarcane plantations. In the DCF model, the price of future harvested sugarcane is calculated based on estimates of sugar price derived from the NY11 futures contract. Sugar price estimates as of December 31, 2011, which are calculated based on the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts for the period July 1 to December 31 (i.e. 6-month moving average), increased 14.7% compared to sugar price estimates as of December 31, 2010, for the same period.

 

a $12.4 million increase, from a gain of $10.8 million in 2010 to a gain of $23.2 million in 2011, generated by the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of sugarcane at the point of harvest due to: (i) a 27.9% increase in harvested area from 40,263 hectares in 2010 to 51,500 hectares in 2011, (ii) a 34.2% increase in the price of sugarcane from $30.3 per ton in 2010 to $40.6 per ton in 2011, as a result of higher sugar and ethanol market prices, which was partially offset by: (iii) a 26.9% increase in actual production costs, mainly as a result of higher costs of inputs and salaries; and (iv) a 21.4% decrease in yields obtained, from 96.1 tons per hectare in 2010 to 75.6 tons per hectare in 2011.

 

Of the $31.9 million gain of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2011, $8.8 million gain represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $96.4 million loss unrealized portion of the $86.0 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2010.

a $0.8 million increase in our Rice segment, as a result of:

 

a $5.1 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of rice at the point of harvest, mainly due to (i) a 51.8% increase in harvested area, from 18,142 hectares in 2010 to 27,542 hectares in 2011, due to (a) a 112.1% increase in owned planted hectares, from 10,831 hectares in 2010 to 22,973 hectares in 2011, as a result of the purchase of “Dinaluca” farm, which was put into production in the 2010/2011 harvest season, and (b) the transformation of cattle pastures into rice area; and (ii) a 23.5% increase in average yields, from 5.1 tons per hectare in 2010 to 6.2 tons per hectare in 2011; partially offset by (iii) a 10.9% decrease in the market price of rough rice, from $243.9 per ton in 2010 to $220.0 per ton in 2011; and (iv) a 12.6% increase in actual production costs (i.e. fuel and fertilizer expenses). Partially offset by:

 

a $4.4 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested rice, mainly due to (i) a lower rough rice price estimate and higher costs for 2011/2012 harvest; partially offset by (ii) a 10.9% increase in the rice plantation area at fair value as of December 31, from 23,934 hectares (out of 27,542 planted hectares) to 26,546 hectares (out of 31,497 planted hectares) for the 2010/2011 and the 2011/2012 harvest season respectively.

 

Of the $10.1 million of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2011, $1.9 million represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $6.3 million unrealized portion of the $9.4 million of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2010;

a $1.9 million increase in our Coffee segment mainly due to:

 

a $1.1 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested coffee, from a loss of $2.5 million in 2010 to a loss of $1.4 million in 2011, mainly due to: (i) a 31% increase in the coffee price estimates used in the DCF model to determine the fair value of our coffee plantations as of December 31, 2011; partially offset by: (ii) a 25.5% increase in production costs; and (iii) increase in the average aging of our coffee plantations;

 

a $0.8 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of coffee at the point of harvest, from a loss of $0.2 million in 2010 to a gain of $0.7 million in 2011, mainly due to: (i) a 54.7% increase in the average price of coffee at the point of harvest, based on Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data.; (ii) a 7.7% increase in average yields, from 1.8 tons per hectare in 2010 to 2.0 tons per hectare in 2011, mainly due to efficiencies gained in the use of inputs and machinery; and (iii) a 14.6% increase in harvested area, from 1,226 hectares in 2010 to 1,405 hectares in 2011; partially offset by (iv) a 5.7% increase in production costs per hectare due to an increase in fertilizers prices.

 

Of the $0.7 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2011, $1.4 million loss represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $2.5 million loss unrealized portion of the $2.6 million loss of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2010;

partially offset by:

 

a $2.2 million decrease in our Dairy segment mainly due to:

 

a $1.0 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of raw milk, from $5.9 million in 2010 to $4.9 million in 2011, mainly due to (i) an increase in direct expenses, partially offset by (ii) a 8.9% increase in the amount of milking cows; (iii) a 13.1% increase in the average individual daily production; and (iii) a 11.8% increase in milk sales average prices; and

a $1.2 million decrease in the revaluation of the dairy herd, from a $3.2 million increase in value in 2010 to a $2.0 million increase in value in 2011, as a result of a 32.2% increase in the market prices of dairy cows in 2011 compared to a 78.1% increase in 2010.

 

Of the $6.9 million gain in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2011, $1.5 million gain represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $3.6 million unrealized gain portion of the $9.1 million gain in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2010.

 

a $0.9 million decrease in our Crops segment mainly due to:

 

a $10.3 million decrease in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell for non-harvested crops as of year-end, from a gain of $8.7 million in 2010 to a loss of $1.6 million in 2011, primarily due to: (i) lower commodity prices estimates for 2012; (ii) low level of rains in the Humid Pampas region during September, which delayed the sowing of Corn; and (iii) lack of rains during November and December, which affected expected yields for the 2011/2012 season, mainly in the Humid Pampas region, measured as of December 31, 2011.

 

a $9.4 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of crops at the point of harvest, from $30.2 million in 2010 to $39.7 million in 2011, mainly due to: (i) higher crop sales prices (see “Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Effects of Fluctuations in Commodities Prices”); partially offset by (ii) an increase of 34.7% in fertilizer prices. The resulting actual average margin per hectare for our summer crops (i.e. soybean, corn, sunflower and cotton) increased from $198.9 per hectare in 2010 to $300.6 per hectare in 2011.

The following table sets forth actual production costs by crop for the periods indicated:

 

  Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010       Harvest
2010/2011
   Harvest
2009/2010
     
  (In $per hectare)   % Change   (In $per hectare)   % Change 

Corn

   423.6     337.9     25.4   423.6     337.9     25.4

Soybean

   379.9     374.6     1.4   379.9     374.6     1.4

Soybean (second harvest)

   210.4     219.7     (4.2)%    210.4     219.7     (4.2)% 

Cotton

   2,377.8     1,628.5     46.0   2,377.8     1,628.5     46.0

Wheat

   331.5     219.1     51.3   331.5     219.1     51.3

 

a $0.3 million decrease in our Cattle segment as a result of a 54.0% decrease in the average amount of head of cattle, from 1.3 thousand in 2010 to 0.6 thousand in 2011.

Changes in Net Realizable Value of Agricultural Produce after Harvest

 

  Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Corporate   Total   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee Cattle   Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Corporate   Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   10,953     N/A     N/A     (430  N/A     N/A     N/A     10,523     10,953     N/A     N/A     (430  N/A     N/A     N/A     10,523  

2010

   7,482     N/A     N/A     517    N/A     N/A     N/A     7,999     7,482     N/A     N/A     517    N/A     N/A     N/A     7,999  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest is mainly composed by: (i) profit or loss from commodity price fluctuations during the period of time the agricultural produce is in inventory which impacts its fair value, (ii) profit or loss from the valuation of forward contracts related to agricultural produce in inventory and (iii) profit from direct exports. Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest increased 31.3% from $8.0 million in 2010 to $10.5 million in 2011.

The change in net realizable value of $11.0 million gain in our Crops segment in 2011 was mainly generated by (i) profits from the valuation of forward contracts, mainly due to a decrease of soybean and wheat market prices during this year. Based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) data, from January 3, 2011 to December 31, 2011, soybean and wheat prices decreased 12.5% and 19.0% respectively ; and (ii) profit from direct exports; partially

offset by (iii) losses from inventory valuation as a result of fluctuations in market prices. The change in net realizable value of $0.4 million loss in our Coffee segment in 2011was2011 was mainly generated by a 14.2% decrease in coffee prices from the point of harvest to the end of December 2011, based on Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data.

The changes in net realizable value of $8.0 million in 2010 was mainly generated by increases of crop prices (i.e. soybean, corn and sunflower) of between 2.9% to 57.5%, depending on the crop, and a 48.1% increase, from the point of harvest to the end of December 2011, based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) and Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data.

General and Administrative Expenses

 

  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
 Corporate Total   Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
 Corporate Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   (8,003  (6,278  (1,173  (1,153  (269  (21,082  (27,184  (65,142   (8,003  (6,278  (1,173  (1,153  (269  (21,082  (27,184  (65,142

2010

   (7,087  (3,773  (2,910  (983  (350  (19,080  (22,379  (56,562   (7,087  (3,773  (2,910  (983  (350  (19,080  (22,379  (56,562

Our general and administrative expenses increased 15.2% from $56.6 million in 2010 to $65.1 million in 2011. General and administrative expenses for our Crops, Rice, Coffee and Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segments increased mainly due to (i) hiring additional personnel and paying higher salaries; (ii) the higher related fuel and maintenance expenses resulting from the larger scale of operations; (iii) an increase in professional fees, reflecting our effort to improve and enhance controls and management efficiency according to best corporate governance practices, and (iv) higher depreciations and amortizations mainly as a result of an increase in property, plant and equipment assets and intangible assets in year ended December 31, 2011 compared to year ended December 31, 2010. This increase was partially offset by (v) a decrease of $1.7 million in our Dairy segment, due to additional expenses incurred in 2010 related to the start up of our advanced free-stall dairy unit.

General and administrative expenses for our Corporate segment increased 21.5%, from $22.4 million in 2010 to $27.2 million in 2011, mainly due to: (i) higher labor costs in Argentina and Brazil due to salary inflation; (ii) higher general and professional fees (including auditor fees, listing fees, directors compensations, restricted shares plans and legal fees, among others), related to being a public company; and (iii) higher travel expenses, partly associated to being a public company.

Selling Expenses

 

  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
 Total   Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
 Corporate   Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   (2,270  (14,488  (401  (463  (74  (41,708  (59,404   (2,270  (14,488  (401  (463  (74  (41,708  —       (59,404

2010

   (1,522  (8,154  (333  (655  (175  (41,689  (52,528   (1,522  (8,154  (333  (655  (175  (41,689  —       (52,528

Selling expenses increased 13.1%, from $52.5 million in 2010 to $59.4 million in 2011, mainly driven by (i) an increase of $6.3 million for our Rice segment, from $8.2 million in 2010 to $14.5 million in 2011, mainly due to an increase in sales volume; and (ii) an increase of $0.7 million for our Crops segment, mainly due to an increase in commissions and expenses related to direct exports.

Selling expenses of our Dairy, Coffee, Cattle and Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segments remained essentially unchanged.

Other Operating Income, Net

 

  Crops Rice   Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Land
Transformation
   Corporate   Total   Crops Rice   Dairy Coffee Cattle Sugar, Ethanol
and Energy
   Land
Transformation
   Corporate   Total 
  (In thousands of $)   (In thousands of $) 

2011

   1,843    372     (2  2,020    (3  11,220     8,832     299     24,581     1,843    372     (2  2,020    (3  11,220     8,832     299     24,581  

2010

   (6,194  345     —      (2,165  70    5,305     20,837     26     18,224     (6,194  345     —      (2,165  70    5,305     20,837     26     18,224  

Other operating income, net increased 34.9%, from $18.2 million in 2010 to $24.6 million in 2011, primarily due to:

 

a $8.0 million increase in our Crops segment due to the mark-to-market effect of outstanding hedge positions, which had a positive impact during 2011;

 

a $5.9 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to the mark-to-market effect of future sales contracts for sugar; and

 

a $4.2 million increase in our Coffee segment due to the mark-to-market effect of outstanding hedge positions.

partially offset by:

 

a $12.0 million decrease in our Land Transformation segment due to the sale of a farm of 2,439 hectares in December 2011, which resulted in a $8.8 million gain, compared to the sale of a farm of 5,086 hectares in December 2010, which generated a $20.8 million gain;

Other operating income, net of our Rice, Dairy, Cattle and Corporate segments remained essentially unchanged.

Share of Loss of Joint Ventures

Share of loss of joint ventures decreased $0.95 million, from a loss of $0.05 million in 2010 to a loss of $1.0 million in 2011, driven by the negative results of Grupo La Lácteo S.A. The loss of 2011 is mainly explained by a downward trend on prices of processed dairy products in the domestic market coupled with an increase in production costs. Our industrial capacity is only suitable for products for the domestic market.

Financial Results, Net

Our net financial results increased 132.0%,varied from a loss of $22.9 million in 2010 to to a loss of $53.2 million in 2011, primarily due to: (i) a 13.4% and a 8.3% depreciation of the Brazilian Real and Argentine Peso respectively in 2011, generating a $12.7 million non-cash loss during this year, compared to a $7.3 million non-cash gain in 2010 caused by an appreciation of 4.0% of Brazilian Real and partially offset by a 4.8% depreciation of the Argentina Peso during this period, since a portion of our net liability position in Brazil and Argentina is nominated in foreign currency; and (ii) a $2.2 million mostly non-cash loss due to the mark-to-market of our currency derivatives, compared to a $5.0 million mostly non-cash gain in 2010.

The following table sets forth the breakdown of financial results for the periods indicate.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010    
   (In $thousand)  % Change 

Interest income

   8,019    1,341    658.5

Interest costs

   (34,017  (34,369  5.2

FX Gain/(Loss)

   (12,683  7,324    N/A  

Gain/(Loss) from derivative financial Instruments

   (2,247  5,018    N/A  

Taxes

   (5,273  (2,104  150.6

Other Income/(Expenses)

   (7,008  (147  4,509.9

Total Financial Results

   (53,209  (22,937  131.0

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010    
   (In thousands of $)  % Change 

Interest income

   8,019    1,341    658.5

Interest costs

   (34,017  (34,369  5.2

FX Gain/(Loss)

   (12,683  7,324    N/A  

Gain/(Loss) from derivative financial Instruments

   (2,247  5,018    N/A  

Taxes

   (5,273  (2,104  150.6

Other Income/(Expenses)

   (7,008  (147  4,509.9

Total Financial Results

   (53,209  (22,937  131.0

Income Tax

Current income tax expense totaled $14.7 million in fiscal year 2011, which equates to a consolidated effective tax rate of 20.5%. Our consolidated income tax benefit for 2010 totaled $16.3 million, which equates to a consolidated effective tax rate of 26.6%.

On a consolidated basis, the change in our annual effective tax rate from 26.6% for the year ended December 31, 2010 to 20.5% for the year ended December 31, 2011, reflects, among other items, a change in our mix of pretax income from our various jurisdictions. On a disaggregated basis, our effective tax rate in Brazil for 2010 was a benefit of 24.6% as compared to an expense of 14% in 2011. The main reason for the lower effective tax rate for the year ended December 31,2011, as compared to the same period in 2010, is attributable to the recognition of deferred tax assets not previously recognized , (mainly tax loss carryforward), as a result of an improvement in the projections of our Brazilian operations mainly due to better results in Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment. Our effective tax rate in Argentina remain stable in both periods. Our income taxes in Uruguay are not significant to our consolidated taxes.

Profit for the Year

As a result of the foregoing, our net income for the year increased from a loss of 44.8 million in 2010 to a profit of $56.9 million in 2011.

Year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to year ended December 31, 2009

The following table sets forth certain financial information with respect to our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.

   2010  2009 
   (In thousands of $) 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   294,529    183,386  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   (219,201  (180,083
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

   75,328    3,303  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   131,738    130,217  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

   (131,738  (130,217

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   (30,528  71,668  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   7,999    12,787  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross (Loss) / Profit from Agricultural Activities

   (22,529  84,455  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

   52,799    87,758  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   (56,562  (52,393

Selling expenses

   (52,528  (31,169

Other operating income, net

   18,224    13,071  

Share of loss of joint ventures

   (50  (294
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss)/ Profit from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

   (38,117  16,973  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Finance income

   16,559    11,553  

Finance costs

   (39,496  (34,216
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial results, net

   (22,937  (22,663
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) Before Income Tax

   (61,054  (5,690
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

   16,263    5,415  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) for the Year

   (44,791  (275
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of Manufactured Products and Services Rendered

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   344     59,280     —       2,709     3,718     228,478     294,529  

2009

   9,667     67,317     752     7,984     172     97,494     183,386  

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered increased 60.6%, from $183.4 million in 2009, to $294.5 million in 2010, primarily as a result of:

a $131.0 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to: (i) a 73.5% increase in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold, measured in TRS, from 325 thousand tons of TRS equivalent in 2009 to 564 thousand tons of TRS equivalent in 2010. On average, one metric ton of sugarcane is equivalent to 140 kilograms of TRS equivalent. While a mill can produce either sugar or ethanol, the TRS input requirements differ between the two products. On average, 1.045 kilogram of TRS equivalent is required to produce 1.0 kilogram of sugar, while 1.691 kilograms of TRS equivalent is required to produce a liter of ethanol. The increase in the volume of TRS equivalent sold in 2010 was due to an increase of 84% in the volume of sugarcane crushed in our mills, from 2.2 million tons in 2009 to 4.1 million tons in 2010 due to the expansion of the crushing capacity at our Angélica mill; (ii) a 41.1% increase in the average market price of ethanol, from $430.5 per cubic meter in 2009 to $607.5 per cubic meter in 2010; (iii) a 20.9% increase in the average market price of sugar, from $348.2 per ton in 2009 to $421.1 per ton in 2010; (iv) a 39.4% increase in the volume of energy sold, from 128.3 thousand MWh in 2009 to 178.9 thousand MWh in 2010. The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales by product for the periods indicated.

   Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31,  Period Ended December 31, 
   2010   2009      2010   2009      2010   2009     
   (In millions of $)   % Change  (In thousands units)   % Change  (In dollars per unit)   % Change 

Ethanol(M3)

   114.8     62.8     82.8  189.0     145.9     29.5  607.5     430.5     41.1

Sugar(Tons)

   98.4     26.1     276.3  233.6     75.1     211.2  421.1     348.2     20.9

Energy(MWh)

   15.0     8.2     76.1  178.9     128.3     39.4  84.1     66.6     26.3

Others

   0.3     0.4     0.0          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           

Total

   228.5     97.5     134.4          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

           

During 2010, the sugar facility at the Angélica mill was completed which increased sugar production proportionally, therefore increasing sugar sales more than ethanol sales.

a $3.5 million increase in our Cattle segment due to the revenues from the lease of most of our cattle land to a third party in December 2009 for beef cattle grazing;

partially offset by:

a $8.0 million decrease in our Rice segment due to a 17.9% decrease in the volume of white and brown rice sold, mainly as a result of a 18.0% decrease in the volume of rough rice processed in our mills, as a result of a lower volume of rough rice purchased from third parties due to increases in the price of rough rice. The decrease in volume was partially offset by a 12.7% increase in price, from $358.4 per ton of rough rice equivalent, which reflects the sale price of white and brown rice, in 2009 to $412.5 per ton of rough rice equivalent in 2010;

a $9.3 million decrease in our Crops segment mainly due to a one-time production and sale of 18.9 thousand tons of soybean meal and oil in a leased industrial facility during 2009;

a $5.3 million decrease in our Coffee segment resulting from our cessation of coffee trading activities related to third-party production (we continue to commercialize of our own coffee production); and

a $0.8 million decrease in our Dairy segment due to the cessation of whole milk powder selling activities following our entry into the Grupo La Lácteo joint venture.

Cost of Manufactured Products Sold and Services Rendered

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   —      (52,017  —      (2,546  —       (164,638  (219,201

2009

   (5,447  (56,576  (613  (7,120  —       (110,327  (180,083

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered increased 21.7%, from $180.1 million in 2009, to $219,2 million in 2010. This increase was primarily due to:

a $54.3 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment as a result of a 73.5% increase in the volume of sugar and ethanol sold coupled with a 34.1% increase in the actual price of sugarcane, which was partially offset by decreases in the operating costs per unit of TRS produced at the Angélica mill as compared to the prior year, which had resulted from the unusual, sporadic rainfall pattern observed during the 2009/2010 harvest year that led to interruptions in harvesting activities, disruptions to milling operations and less stable production rates during 2009;

Partially offset by:

a $4.6 million decrease in our Rice segment due to a 17.9% decrease in the volume of white and brown rice sold which was partially offset by a 12.0% increase in the cost per unit sold, mainly as a result of an increase in the market price of rough rice, which is the main component of the cost of the processed rice;

a $5.4 million decrease in our Crops segment mainly due to the cost of raw materials (soybeans) associated with the one-time sale of soybean meal and oil during 2009;

a $4.6 million decrease in our Coffee segment due to a decrease in the volume of coffee traded as a result of the cessation of coffee trading activities since May 2010; and

a $0.6 million decrease in our Dairy segment due to the cessation of whole milk powder selling activities following our entry into the Grupo La Lácteo joint venture.

Sales and Cost of Agricultural Produce and Biological Assets

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   107,818     2,305     14,297     4,863     2,407     48     131,738  

2009

   82,362     2,033     11,142     6,281     28,306     93     130,217  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets increased 1.1%, from $130.2 million in 2009, to $131.7 million in 2010, primarily as a result of:

A $25.5 million increase in our Crops segment mainly due to: (i) a 28.2% increase in the production area, from 104,986 hectares in 2009 to 134,562 hectares in 2010, and (ii) an increase in the average yields obtained in the 2009/2010 harvest as a result of better weather conditions. The following table sets forth the breakdown of sales for the periods indicated.

   Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
   2010   2009      2010   2009      2010   2009     
   (In millions of $)   % Change  (In thousands of tons)   % Change  (In $ per ton)   % Change 

Soybean

   64.9     35.7     81.8  250.3     120.3     108,0  259.3     296.7     (12.6%) 

Corn

   25.9     14.7     76.6  201.7     100.5     100.6  128.3     145.8     (12.0%) 

Cotton

   2.4     11.9     (79.9%)   1.8     14.9     (87.7%)   1,314.7     801.5     64.0

Wheat

   7.9     10.2     (22.3%)   51.7     62.7     (17.4%)   153.5     163.1     (5.9%) 

Sunflower

   4.9     5.5     (11.6%)   16.7     27.8     (39.9%)   291.8     198.1     47.3

Barley

   1.2     3.1     (62.3%)   8.6     21.4     (59.7%)   135.8     145.1     (6.5%) 

Others

   0.7     1.3     47.6  —       —       905.9     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

Total

   107.8     82.4     30.9  530.9     347.6     52.7     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

a $3.1 million increase in our Dairy segment due to a 46.4% increase in the market price of raw milk, from 23.5 cents per liter in 2009 to 34.4 cents per liter in 2010, partially offset by a 12.4% decrease in the volume of liters produced, from 47.5 million liters in 2009 to 41.6 million liters in 2010 due to a new production system for cows (from the grazing dairy system to the free-stall dairy system); and

a $0.3 million increase in our Rice segment mainly attributable to higher sales of rice seeds to third parties as a result of an increase of the planting area in Argentina, primarily due to better weather conditions;

partially offset by:

a $25.8 million decrease in our Cattle segment due to a 96.6% decrease in the number of head of beef cattle sold, from 107.4 thousand head in 2009 to 3.7 thousand head in 2010, as a result of the reduced herd size following the sale of most of our beef cattle herd in December 2009; and

a $1.4 million decrease in our Coffee segment primarily due to a 29.2% decrease in the volume sold, from 2,808 tons in 2009 to 1,989 tons in 2010 as a result of a 7.9% decrease in production from 2,412 tons in 2009 to 2,221 tons in 2010 and a 531.2% increase of inventories at end of period from 141 tons in 2009 to 890 tons in 2010. The decrease in production was mainly driven by a decrease in harvested area generated by an increase in the area under pruning, from 276 hectares in 2009 to 406 hectares 2010.

While we receive cash or consideration upon the sale of our inventory of agricultural produce to third parties, we do not record any additional profit related to that sale, as that gain or loss had already been recognized under the line items “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest.” Please see “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce” above for a discussion of the accounting treatment, financial statement presentation and disclosure related to our agricultural activity.

Initial Recognition and Changes in Fair Value of Biological Assets and Agricultural Produce

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee  Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   38,879     9,360     9,129     (2,630  737     (86,003  (30,528

2009

   6,563     12,170     3,374     (16,207  4,704     61,064    71,668  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce generated a loss of $30.5 million in 2010, as compared to a gain of $71.6 million in 2009, primarily due to:

a $147.1 million decrease in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to:

a $154.1 million decrease, from a gain of $57.3 million in 2009 to a loss of $96.8 million in 2010 generated by a decrease in price estimates used in the DCF model to determine the fair value of our sugarcane plantations. In the DCF model, the price of future harvested sugarcane is calculated based on estimates of sugar price derived from the NY11 futures contract. Sugar price estimates decreased due to lower sugar market prices and also as a result of an adjustment to this valuation model for sugarcane, which increased the loss to $59.9 million at December 31, 2010. Sugar price estimates as of December 31, 2010 are calculated based on the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts for the period July 1 to December 31, 2010 (i.e. 6-month moving average) rather than the single price for future contracts as of year end. The change is expected to mitigate the impact of volatility and seasonality that arises with a single pricing date; and

a $7.2 million increase, from a gain of $3.7 million in 2009 to a gain of $10.9 million in 2010, generated by the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of sugarcane at the point of harvest due to: (i) a 81.2% increase in harvested area from 22,222 hectares in 2009 to 40,263 hectares in 2010, (ii) a 2.9% increase in yields obtained, from 93.4 tons per hectare in 2009 to 96.1 tons per hectare in 2010, and (iii) a 34.1% increase in the price of sugarcane from $22.6 per ton in 2009 to $30.3 per ton in 2010, as a result of higher sugar and ethanol

 

market prices and higher TRS content in sugarcane, which was partially offset by (iv) a 35.9% increase in actual production costs, from $1,944 per hectare in 2009 to $2,643 per hectare in 2010, mainly as a result of an increase in transportation costs generated by the new sugarcane plantation in the Ivinhema region, which increased the average distance from our total sugarcane plots to the Angélica mill.

B.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Of the $86.0 million loss (which results from the $96.8 million loss plus $10.9 million gain) of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2010, $96.4 million represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $58.7 million gain unrealized portion of the $61.1 million gain of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2009;

a $2.8 million decrease in our Rice segment as a result of (i) an 9.1% decrease in yields from 5.5 tons per hectare in 2009 to 5.1 tons per hectare in 2010, and (ii) favorable weather conditions during the end of 2009, which resulted in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested rice of a larger proportion of the planted rice at the end of 2009, reduced the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of rice at the point of harvest by $6.3 million. These effects were partially offset by a 5.1% increase in the production area and a 2.1% decrease in actual production costs (i.e. agrochemical and fertilizer expenses).

Of the $9.4 million of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2010, $6.3 million represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $6.8 million unrealized portion of the $12.2 million of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2009;

a $4.0 million decrease in our Cattle segment as a result of the reduced herd size following the sale of most of our beef cattle herd in December 2009

partially offset by:

a $32.3 million increase in our Crops segment mainly due to:

a $28.0 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of crops at the point of harvest, from $2.1 million in 2009 to $30.2 million in 2010, mainly due to: (i) higher crop yields (see “Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations—Effects of Yield Fluctuations”), (ii) a 28.2% increase in the production area, from 104,986 hectares in 2009 to 134,562 hectares in 2010 and (iii) a decrease in agrochemical and fertilizer prices, which was partially offset by the favorable weather conditions by the end of 2009, resulting in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested crops of a larger proportion of the planted crops at the end of 2009, which reduced the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of crops at the point of harvest for 2010 by $4.4 million compared to a reduction of $0.3 million for 2009. The resulting actual average margin per hectare for our summer crops (i.e. soybean, corn, sunflower and cotton) increased from $10.9 per hectare in 2009 (which is reflective of the impact of the drought) to $198.9 per hectare in 2010; and

a $4.3 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell for non-harvested crops as of year-end, from $4.4 million in 2009 to $8.7 million in 2010, primarily due to higher commodity prices, which resulted in an increase on average margin per hectare from $193.0 per hectare in 2009 to $265.9 per hectare in 2010

The following table sets forth actual production costs by crop for the periods indicated:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2010   2009     
   (In $ per hectare)   % Change 

Corn

   337.9     363.9     (7.1%) 

Soybean

   374.6     295.6     26.7

Soybean (second harvest)

   219.7     202.7     8.4

Cotton

   1,628.5     1,768.1     (7.9%) 

Wheat

   219.1     254.8     (14.0%) 

a $13.6 million improvement in our Coffee segment due to:

a $3.4 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of coffee at the point of harvest, from a loss of $3.5 million in 2009 to a loss of $0.2 million in 2010, due to a 70.0% increase in the actual price of coffee at the point of harvest; and

a $10.2 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of non-harvested coffee, from a loss of $12.7 million in 2009 to a loss of $2.4 million in 2010. The $12.7 million loss of 2009 was mainly generated by a reduction of the area to be harvested in the next five years as a result of the adoption of a pruning plan to correct the growth pattern of our coffee trees, which impacted the production estimates used in the DCF model used to determine the fair value of our coffee plantations as of December 31, 2009.

Of the $16.2 million loss in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2009, $15.7 million represents the unrealized portion of the loss, as compared to the $2.5 million unrealized portion of the loss of $2.6 million of initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2010;

a $5.7 million increase in our Dairy segment mainly due to:

a $2.8 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of raw milk, from $3.1 million in 2009 to $5.9 million in 2010 due to a 46.4% increase in raw milk market price partially offset by a 12.4% decrease in the volume of liters produced; and

a $2.9 million increase in the recognition at fair value less cost to sell of the dairy herd, from $0.3 million in 2009 to $3.2 million 2010 as a result of a 78% increase in the market prices of dairy cows.

Of the $9.1 million in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce for 2010, $3.6 million gain represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $0.03 million unrealized portion of the $3.4 million in initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce in 2009.

Changes in Net Realizable Value of Agricultural Produce after Harvest

   Crops   Rice   Dairy   Coffee   Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
   Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   7,482     N/A     N/A     517     N/A     N/A     7,999  

2009

   11,362     191     N/A     1,234     N/A     N/A     12,787  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest are mainly generated by commodity price fluctuations during the period of time the agricultural produce is in inventory. Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest decreased 37.4% from $12.8 million in 2009 to $8.0 million in 2010. The changes in net realizable value of $8.0 million in 2010 was mainly generated by increases of crop prices (i.e. soybean, corn and sunflower) of between 2.9% to 57.5%, depending on the crop, and a 48.1% increase, from the point of harvest to the end of December 2011, based on Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) and Intercontinental Exchange of New York (“ICE-NY”) data.

The $12.8 million of changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest generated in 2009 was mainly generated by an increase in crop prices of between 13.7% to 54.2%, depending on the crop, and an increase in coffee prices of 21.3% during the period.

Of the $8.0 million of changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest for 2010, $1.5 million represents the unrealized portion, as compared to the $0.1 million unrealized portion of the $12.8 million of changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest in 2009.

General and Administrative Expenses

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Corporate  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   (7,087  (3,773  (2,910  (983  (350  (19,080  (22,379  (56,562

2009

   (6,280  (2,883  (2,221  (2,126  (2,909  (13,922  (22,052  (52,393

Our general and administrative expenses increased 8% from $52.4 million in 2009 to $56.6 million in 2010. General and administrative expenses for our Crops, Rice, Dairy and Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segments increased due to an increase in technical management expenses as a result of (i) hiring additional personnel and paying higher salaries and (ii) the higher related fuel and maintenance expenses resulting from the increase in the number of hectares planted and the larger scale of operations. This increase was partially offset by (i) a decrease in our Cattle segment, due to a reduction of overhead and administrative expenses following the sale of most of our cattle herd during 2009, and (ii) a decrease in our Coffee segment, mainly as a result of a reduction of overhead and administrative expenses in relation to the cessation of coffee trading activities in May 2010.

Selling Expenses

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   (1,522  (8,154  (333  (655  (175  (41,689  (52,528

2009

   (1,587  (7,485  (777  (1,353  (1,045  (18,922  (31,169

Selling expenses increased 68.5%, from $31.2 million in 2009 to $52.5 million in 2010, due to an increase in commercial taxes, trade commissions and freight expenses relating to our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to increased sales volumes, and the higher proportion of sugar in our sales mix (freight expenses are higher for sugar sales as sugar is generally delivered to the port for exporting while ethanol is delivered at the mill). This increase was partially offset by a decrease in taxes, commissions and freight expenses relating to our Cattle and Coffee segments due to lower volumes sold. Selling expenses of our Crops, Dairy and Rice segments remained essentially unchanged.

Other Operating Income, Net

   Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle   Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Land
Transformation
   Corporate  Total 
   (In thousands of $) 

2010

   (6,194  345    —      (2,165  70     5,305    20,837     26    18,224  

2009

   4,776    (942  (108  806    377     (10,467  18,839     (210  13,071  

Other operating income, net increased 39.4%, from $13.0 million in 2009 to $18.2 million in 2010, primarily due to:

a $15.6 million increase in our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment due to the mark-to-market effect of future sales contracts for sugar; and

a $2.0 million increase in our Land Transformation segment due to the sale of a farmland in December 2010, which resulted in a $20.8 million gain, compared to the sale of a farmland in December 2009, which generated a $18.8 million gain;

partially offset by:

a $11.0 million decrease in our Crops segment due to the mark-to-market effect of outstanding hedge positions, which had a positive impact during 2009; and

a $2.9 million decrease in our Coffee segment due to the mark-to-market effect of outstanding coffee derivative positions.

Other operating income, net of our Rice, Dairy, Cattle and Corporate segments remained essentially unchanged.

Share of Loss of Joint Ventures

Share of loss of joint ventures remained essentially unchanged, from a loss of $0.3 million in 2009 to a loss of $0.05 million in 2010, driven by the negative results of Grupo La Lácteo S.A.

Financial Results, Net

Financial results (net) decreased by $0.2 million, from a loss of $22,7 million in 2009 to a loss of $22.9 million in 2010, primarily due to a 22.0% increase in interest expense, from $28.2 million in 2009 to $34.4 million in 2010, resulting from larger amounts of debt outstanding during the year. This increase in finance costs was partially offset by a 43.3% increase in finance income, mainly generated by foreign exchange derivative financial instruments.

Income Tax Benefit

Our consolidated income tax benefit for 2009 totaled $5.4 million, which equates to a consolidated effective tax rate of 23.4%. Our consolidated income tax benefit for 2010 totaled $16.3 million, which equates to a consolidated effective tax rate of 26.6%.

On a consolidated basis, the change in our annual effective tax rate from 23.4% for the year ended December 31, 2009 to 26.6% for the year ended December 31, 2010, reflects, among other items, a change in our mix of pretax income from our various jurisdictions. On a disaggregated basis, our effective tax rate in Brazil for 2009 was a benefit of 17.1% as compared to a benefit of 24.6% in 2010. The primary reason for the higher effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to the same period in 2009, is attributable to updated business projections mainly driven by higher estimated prices which enabled us to recognize a higher proportion of tax loss carry-forwards in 2010 as compared to 2009. Our effective tax rate in Argentina for 2009 was a loss of 31.8% as compared to a loss of 36.0% for 2010. Our effective tax rate in 2010 was higher due to higher non-deductible items and other charges as compared to those amounts in 2009. Our income taxes in Uruguay are not significant to our consolidated taxes.

Loss for the Year

As a result of the foregoing, our loss for the year increased from $0.3 million in 2009 to $44.8 million in 2010.

B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are and will be influenced by a variety of factors, including:

 

our ability to generate cash flows from our operations;

 

the level of our outstanding indebtedness and the interest that we are obligated to pay on such outstanding indebtedness;

 

our capital expenditure requirements, which consist primarily of investments in new farmland, in our operations, in equipment and plant facilities and maintenance costs; and

 

our working capital requirements.

Our principal sources of liquidity have traditionally consisted of shareholders’ contributions, short and long term borrowings and proceeds received from the disposition of transformed farmland or subsidiaries.

We believe that our working capital will be sufficient during the next 12 months to meet our liquidity requirements.

Years ended December 31,2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

The table below reflects our statements of Cash Flow for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.2010.

 

  Year ended December 31,   Year ended December 31, 
  2011 2010 2009   2012 2011 2010 

Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the year

   70,269    74,806    93,360     330,546    70,269    74,806  

Cash generated from (used in) operating activities

   56,586    60,221    (20,010   67,823    56,586    60,221  

Net cash used in investing activities

   (140,493  (111,725  (114,386   (300,215  (140,493  (111,725

Cash generated by Financial activities

   360,792    46,545    130,250     133,508    360,792    46,545  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   (16,608  423    (14,408   (12,853  (16,608  423  

Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the year

   330,546    70,269    74,806     218,809    330,546    70,269  

Operating Activities

Year ended December 31, 2012

Net cash generated by operating activities was $67.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. During this year, we generated a net profit of $9.3 million that included non-cash charges relating primarily to depreciation and amortization of $54.5 million, interest expense, net of $18.9 million, $13.3 million of unrealized portion of the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce,” $26.1 million of foreign exchange losses and $6.3 million loss from derivative financial instruments and forward. All these effects were partially offset by gain from the disposal of subsidiaries of $27.5 million and $5.4 million of income tax benefit.

In addition, other changes in operating asset and liability balances resulted in a net decrease in cash of $29.0 million, primarily due to an increase of $39.2 million in trade and other receivables, due to the build up of working capital of the Sugar and Ethanol operations (mainly advances to suppliers and long term tax credits related to the lvinhema project development), partially offset by an increase of 21.1 in liabilities.

Year ended December 31, 2011

Net cash generated by operating activities was $56.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2011. During 2011, we generated a net profit of $56.9 million that included non-cash charges relating primarily to depreciation and amortization of $34.1 million, interest expense, net of $33.0 million and income tax expense of $14.7 million, partially offset by $17.1 million of unrealized portion of the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce,” and by a gain of $8.8 million related to the sale of farmland.

In addition, other changes in operating asset and liability balances resulted in a net decrease in cash of $39.5 million, primarily due to an increase of $49.8 million in inventories (mainly due to an increase of Sugar and Ethanol stocks as a result of a commercial strategic decision to sell most of these inventoriesinventorioes at the end of 2010) and 15.9 million in trade and other receivables (in line with increase of operations), partially compensated by an increase in trade and other payables of $19.8 million (also in line with increase of operations), and a decrease of $6.7 million in biological assets.

Our operating cash was affected by the payment of $16.7 million in taxes related to our subsidiaries.

Year ended December 31, 2010

Net cash generated by operating activities was $60.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2010. During 2010, we generated a net loss of $44.8 million that included non-cash charges relating primarily to depreciation and amortization of $37.6 million (reflecting the impact in depreciation of a higher asset base due to the development of our operations in Brazil), interest expense of $33.0 million (due to the higher indebtedness incurred to fund operations and capital investment), $72.3 million of unrealized portion of the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce,” offset in part by a non-cash gain of $20.8 million related to the sale of farmland, and other non-cash gains, net of $19.1 million. In addition, other changes in operating asset and liability balances resulted in a net increase in cash of $11.0 million, primarily due to a reduction of $7.1 million in biological assets, $3.6 million in trade and other receivables, $2.2 million in inventories and an increase of $5.4 in payroll and social security liabilities, offset in part by an decrease of $3.5 million in liabilities related to derivative financial instruments and $4.2 million in trade and other payables.

Our operating cash was affected by the payment of $7.8 million in taxes related to our subsidiaries.

Investing Activities

Year ended December 31, 20092012

Net cash used in operatinginvesting activities was $20.1totaled $300.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2009. During 2009, we generated a net loss of $0.3 million that included non-cash charges relating2012, primarily to depreciation and amortization of $30.3 million (reflecting the impact in depreciation of a higher asset base due to the developmentpurchases of property, plant and equipment (mainly acquisitions of machinery, buildings and facilities for our Brazilian operations for the lvinhema project, the second free stall facility and Franck rice mill) totaling $218.7 million; $82.6 million in biological assets related mainly to the expansion of our operationssugarcane plantation area in Brazil as a result of acquisitions in previous years), interest expense of $27.8 million (due toMato Grosso do Sul and the higher indebtedness incurred to fund operations and capital investment), foreign exchange gains of $10.9 million (due to the appreciationpayment of the Brazilian Real againstbalance of the U.S. dollar), the gainacquisitions of Dinaluca, Agroforestal and Simoneta, wholly owned subsidiaries for $33.5 million. Net inflows from investing activities were primarily related to proceeds of $25.9 million from the sale of farmland businesses of $18.8 million (representing the gain from the sale of La Paz Agropecuaria S.R.L. in December 2009 for an aggregate sale price of $21.9 million), the $55.8farmlands and subsidiaries and $11.2 million of unrealized portion of the “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and other non-cash charges.

In 2009, our results of operations continued to be significantly affected by increased costs associated with the expansion of the operations of our main subsidiaries in Brazil as they expand to reach full productive potential, which contributed net losses of $9.0 million to our consolidated net loss for the year. Also, our operations were affected by unusual climatic conditions, in our main areas of operations in Argentina and Brazil, which significantly affected our yields and production levels. Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was partially offset by a significant foreign exchange gain of $10.9 million during 2009 arising from the appreciation of the Brazilian Real against the U.S. dollar, our presentation currency.

Partially compensating these effects, other changes in operating asset and liability balances resulted in a net increase in cash of $12.3 million during 2009 primarily due to (i) decreases in short term biological assets of $20.3 million mainly due to the sale of a major portion of our livestock assets; and (ii) an increase in trade payables of $11.5 million and payroll and social security liabilities of $4.3 million, reflecting our growing operations. These effects were partially offset by an increase of $30.4 million in trade receivables mainly related to higher sales, mostly in Brazil, and the sale of a major portion of our livestock assets near the end of the year. In addition, our operating cash was affected by the payment of $13.3 million in income taxes.

Investing Activitiesinterest received.

Year ended December 31, 2011

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $140.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to the purchases of property, plant and equipment (mainly acquisitions of machinery, buildings and facilities for our Brazilian operations) totaling $90.4 million and $63.1 million in biological assets related to the expansion of our sugarcane plantation area in Mato Grosso do Sul. Net inflows from investing activities were primarily related to proceeds of $23.1 million from the sale of farmlands and $8.0 million of interest received.

Year ended December 31,2010

Net cash used in investing activities was $111.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2010, primarily due to the purchases of property, plant and equipment (mainly acquisitions of machinery, buildings and facilities for our Brazilian operations) totaling $87.7 million and $35.1 million in biological assets related to the expansion of our

sugarcane plantation area in Mato Grosso do Sul. Net inflows from investing activities were primarily related to proceeds of $12.1 million from the sale of Macarena and $5.5 million received for the disposal of La Paz Agropecuaria in December 2009, a farmland business in Argentina.

Financing Activities

Year ended December 31, 20092012

Net cash used in investingprovided by financing activities was $114.4$133.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2009,2012, primarily due toderived from borrowings under long term credit facilities in the purchasesnet amount of property, plant$150.8 million . (see “Indebtedness and equipment (mainly acquisitionsFinancial Instruments”) During 2012, the payment of machinery, buildings and facilities primarily focused on our Brazilian operations) totaling $97.8 million and $40.5 million in biological assets related to the expansion of our sugarcane plantation area in Mato Grosso do Sul. Net inflows from investing activities were primarily related to proceeds of $7.3 million from the sale of ancillary property and $16.4 million received for the disposal of La Paz Agropecuaria in December 2009, a farmland business in Argentina.

Financing Activitiesinterest totaled $34.5 million.

Year ended December 31, 2011

Net cash provided by financing activities was $360.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily derived from the IPO net proceeds, which total 421.8 million, partially compensated by a reduction of our long term borrowings, as a consequence of the advanced payment of the Loan FacilityFacillity with Deutsche bank totaling $47 million. During 2011, the payment of interest totaled $33.5 million.

Year ended December 31,2010

Net cash provided by financing activities was $46.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2010, primarily derived from additional long term indebtedness from Banco do Brasil S.A. and Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, partially compensated by the payment of $33.2 million in interest due on our indebtedness.

Year ended December 31, 2009

Net cash provided by financing activities was $130.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily derived from $86.9 million in net proceeds from short-term and long-term indebtedness and $69.1 million in net cash proceeds from capital contributions received. In 2009, we incurred additional long-term indebtedness of $80.0 million. During 2009, the payment of in interest totaled $25.8 million.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Historically since our cash flows from operations were insufficient to fund our working capital needs and investment plans, we funded our operations with proceeds from short-term and long-term indebtedness and capital contributions from existing and new private investors. In 2011 we obtained $421.8 millions from the IPO and the Private placement (See “Item 4. Information on the Company—A. History and Development of the Company.”). As of December 31, 2011,2012, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $ 330.5218.8 million.

However, we may need additional cash resources in the future to continue our investment plans. Also, we may need additional cash if we experience a change in business conditions or other developments. We also might need additional cash resources in the future if we find and wish to pursue opportunities for investment, acquisitions, strategic alliances or other similar investments. If we ever determine that our cash requirements exceed our amounts of cash and cash equivalents on hand, we might seek to issue debt or additional equity securities or obtain additional credit facilities or realize the disposition of transformed farmland and/or subsidiaries. Any issuance of equity securities could cause dilution for our shareholders. Any incurrence of additional indebtedness could increase our debt service obligations and cause us to become subject to additional restrictive operating and financial covenants, and could require that we pledge collateral to secure those borrowings, if permitted to do so. It is possible that, when we need additional cash resources, financing will not be available to us in amounts or on terms that would be acceptable to us or at all.

Projected Sources and Uses of Cash

We anticipate that we will generate cash from the following sources:

 

operating cash flow;

 

debt financing;

 

the dispositions of transformed farmland and/or subsidiaries; and

 

debt or equity offerings.

We anticipate that we will use our cash:

 

for other working capital purposes;

 

to meet our budgeted capital expenditures;

 

to make investment in new projects related to our business; and

 

to refinance our current debts.

Indebtedness and Financial Instruments

The table below illustrates the maturity of our indebtedness (excluding obligations under finance leases) and our exposure to fixed and variable interest rates:

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 
  (In thousands is of $)   (In thousands is of $) 

Fixed rate:

            

Less than 1 year(l)

   70,007     52,326     30,579     60,049     70,007     52,326  

Between 1 and 2 years

   25,554     22,425     5,724     19,066     25,554     22,425  

Between 2 and 3 years

   12,426     7,661     5,173     24,364     12,426     7,661  

Between 3 and 4 years

   8,902     7,394     5,167     21,760     8,902     7,394  

Between 4 and 5 years

   7,551     5,920     5,167     20,870     7,551     5,920  

More than 5 years

   22,866     22,555     5,167     62,036     22,866     22,555  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total fixed rate:

   147,306     118,281     56,977     208,145     147,306     118,281  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Variable rate:

            

Less than 1 year(l)

   87,170     86,107     72,391     124,423     87,170     86,107  

Between 1 and 2 years

   40,353     70,905     68,667     71,978     40,353     70,905  

Between 2 and 3 years

   24,756     54,436     55,907     73,684     24,756     54,436  

Between 3 and 4 years

   23,507     17,506     49,511     45,969     23,507     17,506  

Between 4 and 5 years

   26,369     15,619     787     11,100     26,369     15,619  

More than 5 years

   14,016     26,170     1,621     2,713     14,016     26,170  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total variable rate:

   213,201     270,743     248,884     329,867     213,201     270,743  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total:

   360,507     389,024     305,861     538,012     360,507     389,024  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)The Company plans to partially rollover its short term debt using new available lines of credit, or on using operating cash flow to cancel such debt.

Borrowings incurred by our subsidiaries in Brazil are repayable at various dates between January 20122013 and March 2020November 2022 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 4.50%2.45% to 17.60%10% per annum or variable rates based on LIBOR or other specific base-rates plus spreads ranging from 3.42%4.05% to 16.55%7% per annum. At December 31, 20112012 LIBOR (six months) was 0.81% (2010: 0.46%0.51% (2011: 0. 81%).

Borrowings incurred by our subsidiaries in Argentina are repayable at various dates between January 20122013 and November 20182019 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 1.25%5.00% and 7.75%7.00% per annum and variable rates based on LIBOR + 4.45% per annum.

Brazilian Subsidiaries

The main loans of our Brazilian Subsidiaries are:

BNDES Loan Facility

As of December 31, 2011, total borrowings include (i) a US$ denominated 20.1 million loan (principal plus accrued interest) with a syndicated of banks, led by Rabobank International Brasil S.A. (“Rabobank”) (2010: US$ 30.2 million) due in 2013 (the “Syndicated Loan”); (ii) a Reais-denominated 118.2 million loan (principal plus accrued interest) (equivalent to US$ 63 million as of December 31, 2011) with BNDES-FINEM (the “BNDES Loan Facility”) due in 2018; (iii) a U.S. dollar-denominated 80 million loan with the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) (the “IDB Facility”); (iv) a Reais-denominated 70.0 million facility (of which, as of December 31, 2010, we have received R$ 70.0 million, equivalent to US$ 37.0 million) from Banco do Brasil S.A. (BDB) (“the BDB Facility”) due between 2012, and 2020.

Syndicated Loan and BNDES Loan Facility

The amended Syndicated Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.65 % per annum and the BNDES Loan Facility is divided in two tranches of Reais 9.5 million for Tranche “A” and Reais 90.3 million for Tranche “B” (equivalent to US$ 4.6 million and US$ 44.3 million, respectively). As of December 31, 2012, tranches “A” bears an interest at a country-specificBrazilian-specific variable rate (“TJLP rate”)“Taxa de Juros Resolução 635/87”, 3.56%, plus 4.05% per annum, (TJLP at December 31, 2011 was 6.00%).and Tranches “B” bears an interest variable rate “TJLP rate”, 5.5%, plus 4.05% per annum. The Syndicated Loan and the BNDES Loan Facility containcontains certain customary financial covenants, events of default and restrictions which require us to meet pre-defined financial ratios, among other restrictions, as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends, except as would not result in a breach of the financial covenants.restrictions. These financial covenants are measured on an annual basis as of the end of each fiscal year. Certain covenants are measured on a combined basis aggregating the borrowing subsidiaries and others are measured on an individual basis. Under the Syndicated Loan, defaults by either Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema, UMA, Adeco Agropecuária Brasil S.A. or Adeco Brasil Participações S.A. (some of our subsidiaries in Brazil) on any indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount over US$ 500,000 can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to the syndicate of banks. The obligations under this facilitythe BNDES Loan Facility are secured by (i) a first degree mortgage of the Takuare farm; (ii) a pledge on the capital stock (“quotas”) of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema;Brasil Participações S/A; and (iii) liens over the Angélica mill and equipment, all of which are property of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema.

The financial covenants are defined as follows:

 

   2012  2013  2014 to 2018 

Financial ratios:

    

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA

   [£] 4    [£] 4.5    [£] 4.5  

Solvency Ratio

   [³] 40  [³] 40  [³] 40

Interest Coverage Ratio

   [³] 2   [³] 2    [³] 2  

BNDES Loan 2012

On December 27, 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a new loan with BNDES in an amount equal to Reais-denominated 488.6 million for a term of 10 years bearing interest at an average rate of 4.65% per year. The proceeds from the loan will be drawn during the next 24 months and will be used to finance the expansion of the construction of the Ivinhema Mill, which is expected to reach a crushing capacity of 6.3 million tons per year by 2017.

BDB Facility 2010

In July 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 70.0 million loan (equivalent to US$ 34.3 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco do Brasil S.A. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 66.9 million (equivalent to US$ 32.7 million). The BDB Facility bears a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum with a bonus performance of 15% and is repayable on a monthly basis starting in August 2012 and ending in July 2020. Under this facility, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratio

2012 to 2020

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

[³] 1,2

BDB Loan 2012

In October 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 130.0 million loan (equivalent to US$ 63.6 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco do Brasil S.A. due 2022. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 130.8 million (equivalent to US$ 64 million). This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 2.94% per annum with a bonus performance of 15%. The obligations under this loan are secured by (i) a second degree mortgage of the Sapalio farm and (ii) liens over the Ivinhema mill and equipment, all of which are property of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratio

2012 to 2022

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

[³] 1,2

Itau BBAFacility

In December 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 16.5 million loan (equivalent to US$ 8.1 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco ITAU BBA due 2022. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 16.6 million (equivalent to US$ 8.1 million. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 2.5% per annum. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratios

  20112012   20122013 to 201320222014 to 2018

Financial ratios:

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (individual)

> 1.00> 1.00> 1.30

Liquidity Ratio (individual)

> 1.00> 1.00> 1.00

Liquidity Ratio (aggregate)

> 1,00> 1.20> 1.20

Interest Coverage Ratio (aggregate)

> 2.00> 4.00> 4.00 

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA (aggregate)

   < 3.00[£] 4     < 3.00[£] 4,5

Working capital funding

Brazilian subsidiaries entered in several borrowings to fund its working capital needs.

Working Capital -BTG Pactual - HSBC- Votorantim – Rabobank

In July 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 230.0 million loan with a syndicate of banks, led by Rabobank International Brasil S/A, due 2015. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 233.8 (equivalent to US$ 114.4 million). This syndicate loan bears a variable interest rate of CDI plus 3.6% per annum. We entered into a currency swap which fixed the loan in USD 113 million at a fixed rate of 7.7%.

The loan is collateralized by (i) a first-degree mortgage of the Conquista, Alto Alegre, Dom Fabrício, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Água Branca e Lagoa D’Oeste farms, (ii) pledge of sugarcane and (iii) sugar export contracts. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

  2012  2013  2014 to 2015 

Interest Coverage Ratio

   [³] 2    [³] 2    [³] 2  

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA

   [£] 4    [£] 5    [£] 6  

Solvency / EBITDA

   [³] 40  [³] 40  [³] 40

Working Capital – Bradesco

In May 2012, Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. entered into a US Dollar-denominated 11.7 million loan (equivalent to Reais-denominated 23.9 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco Bradesco S.A. due 2016. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 7.2% per annum. Under this loan, Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

2012 to 2016

Net debt / milled sugarcane tons

   [£] 80< 3.00

Net debt / Equity

[£] 80

Working Capital - ING Bank- Banco of China – Deutsche Bank

In August 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda. entered into a US Dollar-denominated 60.0 million loan (equivalent to Reais-denominated 122.6 million as of December 31, 2012) with a syndicate of banks led by ING Bank, due in 2013. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 4.34% per annum. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda. is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

2012

Net debt / EBITDA

[£] 4

Solvency / EBITDA

[³] 40

Interest Coverage Ratio

[£] 2  

During 2012 and 2011 and 2010 we werethe Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

Argentinian Subsidiaries

IDB Facility

The amended IDB Facility is divided into a seven-year US$20 18.462 million tranche (“Tranche A”) and a five-year $60US$ 53.333 million tranche (“Tranche B”). Tranche A originally borebears interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 5% per annum although subsequently revised to a fixed rate of 6.11125%6.11% per annum. Tranche B bears interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 4.45% per annum, weannum. We entered into a floating to fix interest rate forward swap, fixing LIBOR at 1.25%, effective May 2012. Pursuant to this amendment we got a new disbursement of $ 30.8 million.

Payment of principal plus interest of both tranches are made on a bi-annual basis. The proceeds of this loan were used to make capital investments and refinance short-term debt. The IDB Facility is collateralized by property, plant and equipment with a net book value of US$41.5 36.357 million, by a mortgage over (i) Carmen and La Rosa farms which are property of Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.; and (ii) El Meridiano farm which is the property of Pilagá S.A.

Under the IDB Facility, defaultsDefaults by either Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. or Pilagá S.A. on any indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount over $US$ 3.0 million can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to the IDB. The IDB Facility also contains certain customary financial covenants and restrictions which require us to meet pre-defined financial ratios, among other restrictions, as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends. The financial covenants are measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Argentina and measured both on quarterly or annually basis.

During 2011, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A. were in compliance with all financial covenants.

The amendment signed on November 9, 2011, modified the terms of the existing financial ratio covenants, pursuant to these amended financial ratiosArgentina. Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A. are now required to meet yearly the following financial ratios (measured on a combined basis):

 

   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018 

Total Debt (>; in millions)(i)

   150     155     160     160     160     160     160     160  

Current Ratio (>)

   1,10x     1,10x     1,15x     1,20x     1,20x     1,20x     1,20x     1,20x  

Interest Coverage Ratio (>)

   2,10x     2,15x     2,20x     2,25x     2,30x     2,40x     2,50x     2,60x  

Liabilities to Equity (<)

   1,60x     1,70x     1,70x     1,70x     1,70x     1,70x     1,70x     1,70x  
   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018 

Total Debt (>; in million) (i)

   155,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000  

Current Ratio (>) (ii)

   1.10x     1.15x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x  

Interest Coverage Ratio (>) (ii)

   2.15x     2.20x     2.25x     2.30x     2.40x     2.50x     2.60x  

Liabilities to Equity (<) (ii)

   1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x  

 

(i)Measured on a quarterly basis.

BDB Facility

(ii)Measured on yearly basis

In July 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema,addition, the IDB Facility contains a Brazilian subsidiary , entered into a Reais-denominated 70.0 million loan (equivalent to $ 37.3 million aschange of December 31, 2011) with Banco do Brasil S.A.control provision requiring acceleration of amounts due in 2020. The BDB Facility bears a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum with a bonus performance of 15% and is repayable on a monthly basis starting in Augustunder the facility.

During 2012 and ending2011 the Group was in July 2020 (until August 2012, interest will be pay be quarterly). Under this facility, defaults by either Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema or any of the Brazilian subsidiaries on any indebtedness can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to BDB. It contains customary covenants and restrictions. Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema’s obligations under the BDB Facility is secured by (i) a first mortgage of the Sapálio farm, which is owned by Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema. and (ii) a first pledge on the equipment acquired or to be acquired by Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhemacompliance with the proceeds of such facility. Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is currently not, and has not been, in violation of any of theall financial ratio covenants for the BDB Facility. The following table lists the financial ratios covenants Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema subsidiary is currently required to meet under the BDB Facility:covenants.

Financial Ratios

2011 to 20132014 to 2020

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (individual)

>1.00>1.30

Liquidity Ratio (individual)

>1.00>1.00

Deutsche Bank Facility (“DB Facility”)Short-term Debt.

On July 28, 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a U.S. dollar-denominated 50.0 million facility with Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, due in 2013. It bore an annual interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 8.5%. On August 3, 2011 we prepaid outstanding amounts under the DB Facility.

Short-term Debt. As of December 31, 2011,31,2012, our short term debt totaled $157.2$184.5 million.

We maintain lines of credit with several banks in order to finance our working capital requirements. We believe that we will continue to be able to obtain additional credit to finance our working capital needs in the future based on our past track record and current market conditions.

Capital Expenditure Commitments

Capital expenditures totaled 165.3, $130.6$ 301.7 million, $165.3 million and $138.6$130.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and 2009, respectively.

See “Item 4. Information on the Company—A. History and Development of the Company—Principal Capital Expenditures”.

We expect continuous capital expenditures for the foreseeable future as we expand and consolidate each of our business segments.

We expect to finance our future capital expenditures with (i) the remaining net proceeds of our IPO and the sale of common shares to Al Gharrafa, (ii) future indebtedness in the form of bank loans and/or offerings of debt, and (iii) operating cash flow as a supplemental source of funding. We expect our operating cash flow to be positive in the foreseeable future as we reach full production capacity for our sugar operations in Brazil.

C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.

C.RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.

With regards to our rice seed production, in our rice seed facility in Argentina, we are involved in the genetic development of new rice varieties adapted to local conditions to increase rice productivity and quality to improve both farm production as well as the manufacturing process. In connection with these efforts, we have entered into agreements with selected research and development institutions such as INTA in Argentina, FLAR in Colombia, EPAGRI in Brazil and Basf in Germany. In addition, our own technical team is continuously testing and developing new rice varieties. Our firstSince 2008 we have developed and released three new own varieties of rice seed variety was released to the market, in 2008,, and we are currently in the final stages of releasing three newthe fourth We have registered our own rice seed varieties towith the market. corresponding Argentine authorities; the National Institute of Seeds (Instituto Nacional de Semillas) (INASE) and National Registry of Property of Seed Varieties (Registro Nacional de la Propiedad de Cultivares) (RNPC).

We both use these seeds at our farms and sell them to rice farmers in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. We are also developing, in collaboration with Basf,BASF, a herbicide-tolerant rice variety to assist in the control of harmful weeds.

Also, we have registered two rice seed varieties with the corresponding Argentine authorities; the National Institute of Seeds (Instituto Nacional de Semillas) (INASE) and National Registry of Property of Seed Varieties (Registro Nacional de la Propiedad de Cultivares) (RNPC).

With regards to our dairy business in Argentina, we have invested in technology to improve the genetics, health and feeding techniques of our cows in order to enhance our milk production. These investments include top quality semen from genetically improved North American Holstein bulls, agricultural machinery and devices, use of dietary supplements and modern equipment to control individual milk production and cooling. Our feeding program is focused on high conversion of feed into milk, while maintaining cows in good health and comfort. We have also invested in technology and know-how so as to increase our forage production and utilization.

In connection with our Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business in Brazil, we have entered into an agreement with Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda. (“Syngenta”) for the supply and development of new sugarcane planting technology, known as Plene. Syngenta has developed this new innovative technology based on a novel approach for planting sugarcane from smaller cane segments using proprietary treatments that aims to reduce planting costs. This technology, which was launched in 2010, has never been tested in several different regions to be commercially applied in 2012.

We do not own any registered patents, industrial models or designs.

D. TREND INFORMATION

D.TREND INFORMATION

See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Trends and Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations.”

E. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

E.OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

For any of the periods presented, we did not have any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations with unconsolidated entities or otherwise that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

F. TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

F.TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2011:2012:

 

  Less Than
One Year
   One to
Three  Years
   Three to
Five  Years
   Thereafter   Total   Less than
1 year
   Between
1 and 2  years
   Between 2
and 5  years
   Over
5 Years
   Total 
  (In millions of $)   (in million of $) 

Bank loans(l)(1)

   166.7     104.8     118.5     26.4     416.4     208,6     118,6     227,9     53,9     608,9  

Leases

   74.5     15.3     24.0     15.3     129.1     19,7     8,7     12,4     3,5     44,3  

Acquisition of subsidiaries

   35.7     —       —       —       35.7  

Total

   241.2     120.1     142.5     41.7     545.5     228,3     127,3     240,3     57,4     653,2  

 

(1)Includes interest.

G. SAFE HARBOR

G.SAFE HARBOR

See section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” in this annual report for forward-looking statement safe harbor provisions.

Item 6.Directors, Senior Management and Employees

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees

A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

A.DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Board of Directors

The following table sets forth information for our directors as of the date of this annual report:

 

Name

  Position  Date of
Appointment
   Age   Initial Term  Position  Date of
appointment
  Age   Year term expires

Abbas Farouq Zuaiter

  Chairman   2012     44    3 year  Chairman  2012   45    2015

Alan Leland Boyce

  Director   2011     52    2 years  Director  2013   53    2016

Guillaume van der Linden

  Director   2012     52    3 year  Director  2012   54    2015

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira

  Director   2011     46    2 years  Director  2013   46    2016

Mariano Bosch

  Director   2011     42    3 years  Director  2011   43    2014

Plínio Musetti

  Director   2011     58    3 years  Director  2011   60    2014

Mark Schachter

  Director   2012     33    3 year  Director  2012   33    2015

Julio Moura Neto

  Director   2011     60    3 years  Director  2011   61    2014

Andrés Velasco Brañes

  Director   2011     51    2 years  Director  2013   52    2016

Plínio Musetti;Musetti, Mark Schachter and Julio Moura Neto qualify as independent directors, and the other directors are not independent in accordance with the SEC rules.

A description of the main tasks currently performed by each director as well as a description of each director’s employment history and education follows:

Abbas (“Eddy”) Farouq Zuaiter.Mr. Zuaiter has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2003. Mr. Zuaiter is thewas formerly Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management committee of Soros Fund Management LLC.LLC (SFM) and as of April 1, 2013, will serve as a consultant to SFM. Prior to his joining Soros Fund Management LLC in October 2002, Mr. Zuaiter was an Assurance and Business Advisory Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he was employed from April 1994 to September 2002, and Chief Financial Officer and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity Trading at AFN Associates, Inc in David, California from September 1991 until March 1994. Mr. Zuaiter currently serves on the boards of Gavilon Holdings LLC, an Omaha, Nebraska based private company providing physical distribution, merchandising and trading across grains, feed ingredients, fertilizers and energy products. He is also currently a member of the board of directors of several charitable organizations or non-profit entities. Mr. Zuaiter received his BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Georgetown University in May 1989. Mr. Zuaiter is an American citizen.

Alan Leland Boyce.Mr. Boyce is a co-founder of Adecoagro and has been a member of IFH’s and the Company’s board of directors since 2002. Since 2005, Mr. Boyce has been the Chief Executive Officer of Absalon, a joint venture between Soros and VP Securities,the financial system of Denmark that assists in organizing a standardized mortgage-backed securities market in Mexico. Mr. Boyce is co-founder and Chairman of Materra LLC, a California based farming company with a focus on growing and exporting animal forages. Since 2007, he has also been a consultant for Soros, where he works to implement the beneficial aspects of the Danish mortgage system in the U.S and other countries.United States. Since 1985, Mr. Boyce is a founder and Vice-Presidenthas served as the Chief Financial Officer of Boyce Land Co. Inc., a farmland management company formed in 1986 that runs 10 farmland limited partnerships in the U.S. , with a concentration in Indiana and California. Mr. Boyce is also the founder and CEO of Westlands Solar Farms, LLC, a California renewable energy company formed in 2009. Mr. Boyce is Chairman and co-founder of Materra, LLC, a California agricultural production company. Materra was formed in 2010 and is currently the owner and operator of over 10,000 acres of highly productive farmland. Mr. Boyce is also a co-founder and Director of Agrica Ltd, which was started in 2006 to develop sustainable agribusiness in Africa. Agrica is Tanzania’s largest rice grower. Mr. Boyce formerly served as the director of special situations at Soros from 1999 to 2007, where he managed an asset portfolio of the Quantum Fund and had principal operational responsibilities for the bulk of the fund’s investments in South America. Mr. Boyce also served as managing director in charge of fixed-income arbitrage at Bankers Trust from 1986 to 1999, as senior managing director for investment strategy at Countrywide Financial from 2007 to 2008, and worked at the U.S. Federal Reserve Board from 1982 to 1984. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Pomona College, and has a Masters in Business Administration from Stanford University. Mr. Boyce is an American citizen.

Guillaume van der LindenMr. van der Linden has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2009. Since 2007, Mr. van der Linden has been Head of Investment Management at PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V.,

responsible for investments in emerging markets credit. From 1993 to 2007, Mr. van der Linden worked for ING Bank in various roles, including in risk management and derivatives trading. From 1988 to 1993, Mr. van der Linden was employed as a management consultant for KPMG and from 1985 to 1988 as a corporate finance analyst for Bank Mees & Hope. Mr. van der Linden graduated with Masters degrees in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Business Administration from the University of Rochester. Mr. van der Linden is a Dutch citizen.

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira.Mr. Vieira has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2005. Since 1995, Mr. Vieira has been the founding partner of Vieira, Rezende, Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados, a law firm in Brazil. Mr. Vieira’s family has been in the sugar and ethanol business for over 50 years, and Mr. Vieira served as a Director of UMA, a sugar and ethanol mill in Brazil, from 1990 to 2006, when UMA was acquired by us. From 1995 to 2006, Mr. Vieira served as a professor of banking and commercial law at the Faculdade de Direito da Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. He graduated with a degree in law from the Faculdade de Direito da Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and has a Masters in Law from Cambridge University Law School. Mr. Vieira is a Brazilian citizen.

Mariano Bosch.Mr. Bosch is a co-founder of Adecoagro and has been the Chief Executive Officer for all operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay since inception and a member of the Company’s board of directors. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. Bosch served as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of BLS Agribusiness, an agricultural consulting, technical management and administration company. Mr. Bosch is also currently a member of the advisory board of Teays River Investments LLC, a farmland investment management firm in North America. Mr. Bosch has over 18 years of experience in agribusiness development and agricultural production. He actively participates in organizations focused on promoting the use of best practices in the sector, such as the Argentine Association of Regional Consortiums for Agricultural Experimentation (AACREA) and the Conservational Production Foundation (Producir Conservando). He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires. Mr. Bosch is an Argentine citizen.

Plínio Musetti.Mr. Musetti has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2011 and an observer since 2010. Mr. Musetti is a partner responsible for the private equity investments at Pragma Patrimonio, a Brazilian family office, since June 2010. From 2008 to 2009, Mr. Musetti served as the Chief Executive Officer of Satipel Industrial S.A., leading the company’s initial public offering process and aiding its expansion plan and merger with Duratex S.A. From 1992 to 2002, Mr. Musetti served as the Chief Executive Officer of Elevadores Atlas, during which time he led the company’s operational restructuring, initial public offering process and the sale to the Schindler Group. From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Musetti served as a partner at JP Morgan Partners and Chief Executive Officer of Vitopel S.A. (JP Morgan Partners’ portfolio company), where he led its private equity investments in Latin America. Mr. Musetti has also served as a Director of Diagnósticos de America S.A. from 2002 to 2009. In addition, Mr. Musetti is currently serving as a Board member of Elevadores Atlas S.A., Portobello S.A. and RaiaDrogasil S.A. Mr. Musetti graduated with degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration from Mackenzie University and attended the Program for Management Development at Harvard Business School in 1989. Mr. Musetti is a Brazilian citizen.

Mark Schachter.Mr. Schachter has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2009. Mr. Schachter has been a Managing Partner of Elm Park Capital Management since 2010. From 2004 to 2010, he was a Portfolio Manager with HBK Capital Management where he was responsible for the firm’s North American private credit activities. His responsibilities included corporate credit investments with a primary focus on middle-market lending and other special situation investment opportunities. From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Schachter worked for American Capital, a middle-market private equity and mezzanine firm and worked in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse Group from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Schachter received a degree in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. Mr. Schachter is a Canadian citizen and has permanent American residence.

Julio Moura Neto.Mr. Moura has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2011. Mr. Moura has been a board member and chairman of the strategy committee of Natura Cosméticos a leading public Brazilian cosmetics since 2007. Mr Moura is2007, and also a board member of the board of directors of Cencosud S.A. andas well as of Brinox Metalúrgica S.A. since 2011.

From 2006 to 2011 he was also a member of the Executive Committee of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Geneva. From 1997 to 2007, he was Chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Nueva Group, a Swiss holding company with leading positions in planted, certified forests, agricultural products and building materials sectors. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Moura served as chairman of the board

of Terranova, a public Chilean forestry company and as chairman of the board of Masisa S.A., a public Chilean forestry and wooden boards company. He also served as chairman and CEO of Amanco, the leading Latin American plastic pipes producer, from 1997 to 2007; as a member of the executive board of Schindler, the Swiss Elevator Company from 1992 to 1997; as a member of the executive board and head of the Latin American Division of Sika, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, from 1984 to 1992; and as a member of the board of directors of Swiss companies Messerli AG and of Aliva AG from 1988 to 1992. From 1980 to 1983, Mr. Moura worked for Booz, Allen & Hamilton, participating and leading several assignments in Europe in strategy and supply chain management. Mr. Moura graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland and holds a Masters degree in ManagementScience from MIT Sloan School of Management. Mr. Moura is a dual Brazilian and Swiss citizen.

Andres Velasco Brañes.Mr. Velasco has been a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2011. Mr. Velasco was the Minister of Finance of Chile between March 2006 and March 2010, and was also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association from 2005 to 2007. Prior to entering the government sector, Mr. Velasco was Sumitomo-FASID Professor of Development and International Finance at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, an appointment he had held since 2000. From 1993 to 2000, he was Assistant and then Associate Professor of Economics and the director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University. During 1988 to 1989, he was Assistant Professor at Columbia University. Currently Mr. Velasco serves as Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, and a Tinker Visiting Professor at Columbia University. He also performs consulting services on various economic matters rendering economic advice to an array of clients, including certain of our shareholders. Mr. Velasco holds a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University and was a postdoctoral fellow in political economy at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received an B.A. in economics and philosophy and an M.A. in international relations from Yale University. Mr. Velasco is a Chilean citizen.

Executive Officers

The following table shows certain information with respect to our senior management as of the date of this annual report:

 

Name

  

Position

  Year
Designated
   Age   

Position

  Year
Designated
  Age 

Mariano Bosch

  

Chief Executive Officer

   2002     42    

Chief Executive Officer

  2002   43  

Carlos A. Boero Hughes

  

Chief Financial Officer

   2008     46    

Chief Financial Officer

  2008   47  

Emilio F. Gnecco

  

Chief Legal Officer

   2005     36    

Chief Legal Officer

  2005   37  

Walter Marcelo Sanchez

  

Chief Commercial Officer

   2002     50    

Chief Commercial Officer

  2002   51  

Mario José Ramón Imbrosciano

  

Director of Business Development

   2003     42    

Director of Business Development

  2003   43  

Leonardo Berridi

  

Country Manager for Brazil

   2004     52    

Country Manager for Brazil

  2004   53  

Marcelo Vieira

  

Director of Sugar and Ethanol Operations

   2005     60    

Director of Sugar and Ethanol Operations

  2005   61  

Ezequiel Garbers

  

Country Manager for Argentina and Uruguay

   2003     46    

Country Manager for Argentina and Uruguay

  2003   47  

Mariano Bosch.See “—Board of Directors.”

Carlos A. Boero Hughes.Mr. Boero Hughes is our Chief Financial Officer, covering the company’s operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2008. He began working at Adecoagro in August 2008 overseeing our finance and administrative departments. Mr. Boero Hughes has over 20 years of experience in agricultural business and financial markets. Prior to joining us, he was Chief Financial Officer for South America and Co-Chief Executive Officer for Noble Group LTD operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay from October 2006 to July 2008. From 2003 to 2006, he worked at Noble Group LTD as Financial Director for Argentina and Structure Finance Manager for South America. He worked at Citibank N.A. from 1997 to 2003 as Relationship and Product Manager, focused in the agribusinessagrobusiness industry, and at Banco Privado de Inversiones S.A. as Relationship Manager. He also worked for six years at Carlos Romano Boero S.A.I.C., a flour and dairy cow feed mill family company, as Commercial Manager, Local Grain Elevator and Nursery Manager and finally as General Manager. Mr. Boero Hughes holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Buenos Aires and a Masters in Business Administration from the Argentine Catholic University. He also graduated from INSEAD’s Executive Program in 2007.

Emilio Federico Gnecco.Mr. Gnecco is our Chief Legal Officer for all operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2005. He is responsible for all legal and corporate matters. Before joining us, he was a corporate law associate at the law firm of Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal for more than 8 years, where he was in charge of Adecoagro’s corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions since our inception in 2002. Prior to that, he worked at the National Civil Court of Appeals of the City of Buenos Aires for four years. Mr. Gnecco has a law degree from the University of Buenos Aires, where he graduated with honors.

Walter Marcelo Sanchez.Mr. Sanchez is a co-founder of Adecoagro and our Chief Commercial Officer for all operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2002. He coordinates the Commercial Committee and is responsible for the trading of all commodities produced by Adecoagro. Mr. Sanchez has over 22 years of experience in agricultural business trading and market development. Before joining us, he was the head of the business development department at Agroexpress.com S.A., an agriculture e-business marketplace. He has extensive international commercial expertise. He worked with South American Meat Products Company (SAMPCO) in Chicago, Illinois and traveled through Western Europe marketing beef products to restaurant chains such as MAREDO. Mr. Sanchez also worked as the commercial director of various agricultural companies, such as Distribuidora Chinquihue S.A. (a Chilean fish and shellfish trading company), Frigolomas S.A. (a beef processing company) and Fleimar S.A. (a marketer of meat products). Mr. Sanchez also had commercial responsibilities at Nutryte S.A. and Estancias y Cabana Las Lilas S.A. (formerly COMEGA S.A.), an Argentine farmland agribusiness company. Mr. Sanchez graduated from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata with a degree in Agricultural Engineering.

Mario José Ramón Imbrosciano.Mr. Imbrosciano is the head of our Business Development Department for all operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay where he oversees all new business initiatives, and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2003. He has over 17 years of experience in farm management and agriculture production. Prior to joining Adecoagro, Mr. Imbrosciano was the Chief Operating Officer of Beraza Hnos. S.C., a farming company that owns farms in the humid pampas region of Argentina. He was in charge of production, commercialization and logistics for a 60,000 hectare operation. Mr. Imbrosciano has also worked as a private consultant for various clients. Mr. Imbrosciano received a degree in Agricultural Production Engineering from the Argentine Catholic University and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Instituto de Altos Estudios of the Austral University.

Leonardo Raúl Berridi.Mr. Berridi is our Country Manager for Brazil and, prior to the Reorganization, had been Adecoagro’s Country Manager for Brazil since the beginning of its operations in Brazil and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2004. He coordinates all of our operations and human resources development activities in Brazil. Mr. Berridi has over 27 years of international experience in agricultural business. Prior to joining us, Mr. Berridi was Vice President of Pago Viejo S.A., a company dedicated to agriculture production and dairy farming in the western part of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also worked for Trans-Continental Tobacco Corporation as Chief Operating Officer of Epasa (Exportadora de Productos Agrarios S.A.), a company dedicated to producing, processing and exporting tobacco in the north east and north west of Argentina, and Production Manager of World Wide Tobacco España S.A. in the Caceres and Zamora provinces in Spain. Mr. Berridi holds a degree in Forestry Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata.

Marcelo Vieira.Mr. Vieira is the head of Adecoagro’s sugar, ethanol and energy operations and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management since 2005. He was the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. at the time of our purchase of the company. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors ofUniäo da Industria de Cana-de-Acucar(ÚNICA). He has managed agricultural and agribusiness companies for over 34 years, including at Usina Monte Alegre Ltda., Alfenas Agrícola Ltda., Alfenas Café Ltda. and Fazenda Mimoso S.A., and has been President or Director of various industry associations, such as the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association, the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe,Sociedade Rural Brasileiraand theSindicato do Acucar de Minas Gerais.Mr. Vieira holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from PUC University in Rio de Janeiro and graduate degree in Food Industry Management and Marketing from the University of London’s Imperial College.

Ezequiel Garbers.Mr. Garbers is the Country Manager for Argentina and Uruguay and a member of Adecoagro’s Senior Management and the Country Manager since 2003. He coordinates all of our production and human resources development activities in Argentina and Uruguay. Mr. Garbers has over 20 years of experience in

agriculture production. Prior to joining Adecoagro, he was the Chief Operating Officer of an agricultural consulting and investment company he co-founded, developing projects both within and outside of Argentina, related to crop

production and the cattle and dairy business. Mr. Garbers holds a degree in Agronomic Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires and a Masters in Business Administration from the Instituto de Altos Estudios of the Austral University.

Our managers supervise our day-to-day transactions so as to ensure that all of our general strategic objectives are carried out, and they report to our board of directors.

B. COMPENSATION

B.COMPENSATION

Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers

The compensation of the Company’s directors is approved annually at the ordinary general shareholders’ meeting. The aggregate compensation earned by our directors amounted to $ 530 thousands in cash and a grant of up to a total of 97,15844,192 restricted shares.stock units for the year 2012 and 48,603 restricted stock units for the year 2013 and $480 thousand in cash for each year. These figures do not include Mr. Mariano Bosch’s compensation since he declined his fees in cash and in restricted units both years

The aggregate compensation of our executive officers during 20112012 amounted to approximately $5.1 million$3,758,997 in cash and 316,435188,535 restricted stock units granted to our officers and directors.senior management. These grants were made under the 2010 Adecoagro Amended and Restated Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan. See “—E. Share Ownership—Share Options and Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan.”

Annual cash bonuses are designed to incentivize our named executive officers at a variable level of compensation based on such individual’s performance. Annual executive cash bonuses and option awards are impacted by seniority and individual executive performance based on the achievement of individual objectives and by evaluating each executive’s level of proficiency in the following competencies: general characteristics, teamwork, professional competencies, problem solving and thinking skills and managerial skills. In the past, actual bonus amounts have been determined shortly after fiscal year end. Our Chief Executive Officer presents the final calculation of the annual cash bonuses for our named executives to the Compensation Committee of the board of directors. The Compensation Committee then reviews actual Company and individual performance, and determines the amount payable consistent with the attainment of such individual’s performance based on the above criteria.

We do not pay or set aside any amounts for pension, retirement or other similar benefits for our officers and directors.

C. BOARD PRACTICES

C.BOARD PRACTICES

Pursuant to our articles of incorporation, the board of directors must be composed of between three and eleven members. The number of directors is determined and the directors are appointed at the general meeting of shareholders (except in case of a vacancy in the office of a director because of death, retirement, resignation, dismissal, removal or otherwise, the remaining directors may fill such vacancy and appoint a successor in accordance with applicable Luxembourg law).

Currently, the board of directors has nine members. The directors are appointed by the general meeting of shareholders for a period of up to three years; provided, however, the directors shall be elected on a staggered basis, with one-third of the directors being elected each year and provided further that such three year term may be exceeded by a period up to the annual general meeting held following the third anniversary of the appointment. Directors may be removed with or without cause (ad nutum) by the general meeting of shareholders by a simple majority of votes cast at a general meeting of shareholders. The directors are eligible for re-election indefinitely.

There are no agreements with majority shareholders, customers, suppliers or others governing the selection of any of the directors or members of senior management. None of our non-executive directors has a service contract with us that provides for benefits upon termination of employment.

The board of directors is empowered to manage Adecoagro and carry out our operations. The board of directors is vested with the broadest powers to manage the business of the Company and to authorize and/or perform all acts

of disposal, management and administration falling within the purposes of Adecoagro and all powers not expressly reserved by Luxembourg law or by our articles of incorporation to the general meeting of shareholders is within the competence of the board of directors.

Accordingly, within the limitations established by Luxembourg law and in particular the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915 on commercial companies (as amended) and our articles of incorporation, the board of directors can take any action (by resolution or otherwise) it deems necessary, appropriate, convenient or fit to implement the purpose of the Company, including without limitation:

 

 a.execute any acts or contracts on our behalf aimed at fulfilling our corporate purpose, including those for which a special power of attorney is required;

 

 b.carry out any transactions;

 

 c.agree, establish, authorize and regulate our operations, services and expenses;

 

 d.delegate special tasks to directors, regulate the formation and operation of committees and fix the remuneration and compensation of expenses of advisors and/or staff with special duties, with a charge to overhead;

 

 e.appoint, suspend or remove agents or employees, establish their duties, remuneration, and bonuses and grant them the powers that it deems advisable;

 

 f.grant signature authorization to directors and officers, grant general or special powers of attorney, including those to prosecute;

 

 g.call regular and special shareholders’ meetings and establish agendas, submit for the shareholders’ approval our inventory, annual report, balance sheet, statement of income and exhibits, propose depreciation, amortization and reserves that it deems advisable, establish the amount of gains and losses, propose the distribution of earnings and submit all this to the shareholders’ meeting for consideration and resolution;

 

 h.fix the date for the payment of dividends established by the shareholders’ meeting and make their payment; and

 

 i.make decisions relating to the issuance, subscription or payment of shares pursuant to our articles of incorporation and decision of the regular or special shareholders’ meetings.

As of the date of this annual report, the board of directors has the following four committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Risk and Commercial Committee and Strategy Committee. On May 13, 2011, the former Risk and Strategy Committee split into the current Risk and Commercial Committee and the Strategy Committee.

Audit Committee

The Company’s articles of incorporation provide that the board of directors may set up an audit committee. The board of directors has set up an Audit Committee composed by independent directors and has appointed, pursuant to board resolutions dated January 10, 2011, Mr. Plínio Musetti (Chairman) , Mr. Mark Schachter and Mr. Julio Moura Neto, as members of its audit committee.

The Company’s articles of incorporation provide that the audit committee shall (a) assist the board of directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, including periodically reporting to the board of directors on its activity and the adequacy of the Company’s systems of internal controls over financial reporting; (b) make recommendations for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of, and consider the independence of, the Company’s external auditors; (c) review material transactions (as

defined in the articles) between the Company or its subsidiaries with related parties (other than transactions that were reviewed and approved by the independent members of the board of directors (as defined in the articles of the

Company) or other governing body of any subsidiary of the Company or through any other procedures as the board of directors may deem substantially equivalent to the foregoing) to determine whether their terms are consistent with market conditions or are otherwise fair to the Company and its subsidiaries; and (d) perform such other duties imposed on it by the laws and regulations of the regulated market(s) on which the shares of the Company are listed, applicable to the Company, as well as any other duties entrusted to it by the board of directors.

In addition, the charter of the audit committee sets forth, among other things, the audit committee’s purpose and responsibilities.

Compensation Committee

The Company has a Compensation Committee that reviews and approves the compensation and benefits of the executive officers and other key employees, and makes recommendations to the board of directors regarding principles for compensation, performance evaluation, and retention strategies. It is responsible for administering our share option plans and our restricted share and restricted stock unit plan for executive officers and other key employees. See “—E. Share Ownership—Share Options and Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan.” The committee has the discretion to interpret and amend the Plan, and delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the right to award equity-based compensation to executive officers and other key employees. The committee meets at least once a year and as needed on the initiative of the Chief Executive Officer or at the request of one of its members. The members of the Compensation Committee, appointed pursuant to board resolutions dated January 10, 2011 and November 11, 2011, are Mr. Julio Moura Neto (Chairman), Abbas Farouq Zuaiter and Mr. Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira.

Risk and Commercial Committee

The Company has a Risk and Commercial Committee that has the duty to (i) make such inquiries as are necessary or advisable to understand and evaluate material business risks and risk management processes as they evolve from time to time; (ii) review with the board of directors and management the guidelines and policies to govern the process for assessing and managing risks; (iii) discuss and review with the board of directors management’s efforts to evaluate and manage the Company’s business from a risk perspective; (iv) request input from the board of directors, management and operating staff, as well as from outside resources, as it may deem necessary; (v) discuss with the board of directors and management which elements of enterprise risk are most significant, the prioritization of business risks, and make recommendations as to resource allocation for risk management and risk mitigation strategies and activities; and (vi) oversee the development of plans for risk mitigation in any area which it deems to be a material risk to the Company; and monitor management’s implementation of such plans, and the effectiveness generally of its risk mitigation strategies and activities.

The committee meets at least four times a year and as often as deemed necessary or appropriate in its judgment. The members of the Risk and Commercial Committee appointed by the board meeting held on May 13, 2011 are Mr. Alan Leland Boyce (Chairman), Mr. Abbas Farouq Zuaiter and Mr. Andrés Velasco Brañes.

Strategy Committee

The Company’s Strategy Committee has the duty to: (i) discuss and review with the board management’s identification and setting of strategic goals; including potential acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances and dispositions; (ii) make recommendations to the board of directors as to the means of pursuing strategic goals; and (iii) review with the board management’s progress in implementing its strategic decisions and suggest appropriate modifications to reflect changes in market and business conditions.

The committee meets at least four times a year and as often as deemed necessary or appropriate in its judgment. The members of Strategy Committee appointed by the board meetings held on May 13, 2011 and November 11, 2011 are Mr. Abbas Farouq Zuaiter (Chairman), Guillaume van der Linden and Mr. Plinio Mussetti.

D. EMPLOYEES

D.EMPLOYEES

Employees

On December 31, 2011,2012, we had 5,5607,051 employees, of whom 95%94% were unionized. Approximately 9%7% of our workforce is comprised of temporary workers. We comply with all labor laws. Historically, we have had a positive relationship with the trade unions.

The following table sets forth our number of employees by each of our business segments:

 

  As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2008   2012   2011   2010   2009 

Farming and Land Transformation

   1,534     1,425     1,231     1,235     1,472     1,534     1,425     1,231  

Sugar and Ethanol

   3,383     3,276     3,567     2,848  

Sugar , Ethanol and Energy

   4,832     3,383     3,276     3,567  

Administrative

   643     562     492     461     747     643     562     492  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   5,560     5,263     5,290     4,544     7,051     5,560     5,263     5,290  

We do not have any severance agreements with our senior executive directors and managers.

Benefits

The benefits granted to our employees follow the market standard, including meals, health plans, Spanish and English language lessons, financial aid for junior employees who are still in college, transportation and parking. For senior management, we also provide vehicles.

E. SHARE OWNERSHIP

E.SHARE OWNERSHIP

Share Ownership

The total number of shares of the Company beneficially owned by our directors and executive officers, as of the date of this annual report, was 6,017,081,5,997,1461, which represents 4.99%4.90% of the total shares of the company. See table in “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions” for information regarding share ownership by our directors and executive officers.

Share Options and Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan

Adecoagro/IFH 2004 Stock Incentive Option Plan and Adecoagro/IFH 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan

The Company maintains the Adecoagro/IFH 2004 Incentive Option Plan (formerly, the International Farmland Holdings, LLC 2004 Incentive Option Plan, and referred to herein as the “2004 Plan”) and the Adecoagro/IFH 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan (formerly, the International Farmland Holdings, LLC 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan, and referred to herein as the “2007/2008 Plan”). The 2004 Plan and the 2007/2008 Plan are collectively referred to herein as the “Option Plans.” Initially, the Option Plans provided for the grant of options to purchase ordinary units of IFH. In connection with the Reorganization, the Option Plans were amended and restated to provide for the grant of options to purchase ordinary shares of the Company, and all then-outstanding options to purchase IFH ordinary units were converted into options to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares.

The number of ordinary shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2004 Plan and the 2007/2008 Plan are 2,401,228 and 2,355,743, respectively. Shares subject to awards that become forfeited, cancelled, expired, withheld upon exercise, reacquired by the Company prior to vesting or otherwise terminated will again be available for future awards under the Option Plans.

Administration and Eligibility

The Option Plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s board of directors (the “Committee”). The Committee has general authority to, among other things, select individuals for participation,

determine the time and amount of grants, and interpret the plans and awards. The Committee determines the vesting

requirements of the awards. The Option Plans require that the exercise price of any future grants shall be no less than the greater of the fair market value of our ordinary shares on the date of grant and the par value per ordinary share.

Individuals eligible to receive options under the 2004 Plan include officers and employees, and under the 2007/2008 Plan include officers, employees, directors, prospective employees and consultants.

Amendment and Termination

The board of directors may amend or terminate the Option Plans in its discretion, and the Committee may amend any outstanding options in its discretion, except participant consent will be needed if a participant’s rights are adversely affected. If not previously terminated by the board of directors, the Option Plans will terminate on the 10th anniversary of its adoption.

Granted Options

Under the 2004 Plan, as of the date of this annual report,December 31, 2012, options to purchase 2,133,7972,099,642 ordinary shares were granted and the weighted average exercise price of all granted options was $6.68. Under the 2007/2008 Plan, as of the same date, options to purchase 2,037,5092,013,057 ordinary shares were granted, and the weighted average exercise price of all granted options was $13.06.

Outstanding options under the 2004 Plan generally vest in three equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, and options under the 2007/2008 Plan generally vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. Vesting under each of the Option Plans is generally subject to the participant’s continued service as of each applicable vesting date, and all options terminate 10 years from the date of grant.

Adecoagro S.A. Amended and Restated Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan

On November 11, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the amendment and restatement of the Adecoagro S.A. Restricted Share Plan, now known as the Amended and Restated Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan (the “Plan”)“Plan).

The Plan provides for awards of restricted shares or restricted stock units to employees, officers, members of the board of directors and other service providers of the Company. The purpose of the Plan is to further align the interests of participants with those of the shareholders by providing participants with long-term incentive compensation opportunities tied to the performance of the Company’s ordinary shares.

The maximum number of ordinary shares with respect to which awards may be made under the Plan is 1,801,038 ordinary shares. The Committee anticipates that such number of shares will be sufficient for grants of awards under the Plan for a period of five years. To the extent any award under the Plan is canceled, expired, forfeited, surrendered settled in cash, or otherwise terminated without delivery of shares the shares retained by or returned to the Company will again be available for future awards under the Plan. The shares available for issuance as well as outstanding awards under the Plan are subject to adjustment in the event of a reorganization, stock split, merger or similar change. Under the Plan, as of the date of this annual report, only 743,7281,131,190 restricted shares were granted to directors, senior management and employees.

Administration and Eligibility

The Plan is administered by the Committee. The Committee has general authority to grant awards, determine the recipients of awards and prescribe the terms of awards, as well as authority to interpret and apply the terms of the Plan and individual awards. The Committee determines the amount and the vesting requirements of the awards.

Terms of Awards

A grant of restricted shares represents ordinary shares that are issued subject to vesting requirements and transfer restrictions, as determined by the Committee in its discretion. The vesting requirements may be based on the

continued employment or service of the participant for a specified time period or on the attainment of specified

business performance goals established by the Committee. Subject to the transfer restrictions and vesting requirements of the award, the participant will have the rights of a stockholder of the Company, including voting rights and the right to receive dividends.

The number of restricted shares or restricted stock units awarded to individuals each year will be based on Company performance. Once awarded, the restricted shares or restricted stock units are subject to a service-based vesting schedule and vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject only to the participant’s continued service to the Company as of each applicable vesting date. Restricted stock units are payable following the vesting of an award in shares.shares.

Amendment and Termination

The board of directors may amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan in its discretion, except participant consent will be needed if participants’ rights are adversely affected. If not previously terminated by the board of directors, the Plan will terminate on the 10th anniversary of its adoption.

Share Options and Restricted Shares

The following table setstables set forth the total number of ordinary and restricted shares to be issued upon exercise of the options to directors and executives officers, the exercise price of the options awarded, the date of grant and the date of expiration, as of the date of this annual report.

 

   Plan under
which
awards
were
granted
   

Number of

restricted

shares

   Number of
ordinary
shares to be
issued upon
exercise  of
options
   Exercise
price per
ordinary
share ($)
   Date of
Grant
   Expiration
date
 

Directors and Executive Officers

            

Abbas Farouq Zuaiter

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Alan Leland Boyce

   2010     4,937     —       —       5/13/2011    

Guillaume van der Linden

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Plínio Musetti

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Mark Schachter

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Julio Moura Neto

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Andrés Velasco Brañes

   2010     *     —       —       5/13/2011    

Mariano Bosch

   2004     —       173,236    $5.82674     1/05/2004     1/05/2014  
   2004     —       135,314    $5.82674     1/08/2005     1/08/2015  
   2004     —       28,038    $5.82674     1/06/2006     1/06/2016  
   2004     —       29,504    $7.10862     1/06/2006     1/06/2016  
   2004     —       112,740    $8.62358     1/07/2006     1/07/2016  
   2007     —       112,833    $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —       86,306    $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     47,512     —       —       4/01/2011    
   2010     4,937     —       —       5/13/2011    
   2010     75,978     —       —       4/01/2012    

Carlos A. Boero Hughes

   2004     —       *    $5.82674     8/25/2008     8/25/2018  
   2004     —       *    $7.10862     8/25/2008     8/25/2018  
   2007     —       *    $12.81883     8/25/2008     8/25/2018  
   2007     —       *    $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *     —       —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *     —       —       4/01/2012    

Emilio F. Gnecco

   2004     —       *    $5.82674     1/6/2007     1/6/2017  
   2004     —       *    $8.62358     1/6/2007     1/6/2017  
   2007     —       *    $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —       *    $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *     —       —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *     —       —       4/01/2012    

Stock Option Plans Plan under
which awards
were granted
 Number of
ordinary shares  to
be issued upon
exercise of options
 Range of Exercise prices
per ordinary share ($)
 Range of Dates of Grant (1)

Directors and Executive Officers

    

Mariano Bosch

 2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 05/01/2004 to 07/01/2006
 2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009

Carlos A. Boero Hughes

 2004     $  5.83 to $  7.11 08/25/2008
 2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009

Emilio F. Gnecco

 2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 01/06/2007
 2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009

Walter Marcelo Sanchez

   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/5/2004     1/5/2014   2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 05/01/2004 to 07/01/2006
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/8/2005     1/8/2015   2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $7.10862     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $8.62358     1/7/2006     1/7/2016  
   2007     —      *   $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —      *   $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2012    

Mario José Ramón Imbrosciano

   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/5/2004     1/5/2014   2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 05/01/2004 to 07/01/2006
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/8/2005     1/8/2015  
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $7.10862     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $8.62358     1/7/2006     1/7/2016  
   2007     —      *   $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —      *   $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2012     2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009

Leonardo Berridi

   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/5/2004     1/5/2014   2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 05/01/2004 to 07/01/2006
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/8/2005     1/8/2015   2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $7.10862     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $8.62358     1/7/2006     1/7/2016  
   2007     —      *   $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —      *   $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2012    

Marcelo Vieira

   2004     —      51,487   $5.82674     1/2/2006     1/2/2016   2004  107.857   $  5.83 to $  8.62 02/01/2006 to 06/01/2006
   2004     —      56,370   $8.62358     1/7/2007     1/7/2017  
   2007     —      102,576   $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —      62,818   $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     23,223    —      —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2012     2007  165.394   $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2006 to 01/30/2009

Ezequiel Garbers

   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/5/2004     1/5/2014   2004     $  5.83 to $  8.62 05/01/2004 to 07/01/2006
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/8/2005     1/8/2015   2007     $12.82 to $13.40 11/13/2007 to 01/30/2009
   2004     —      *   $5.82674     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $7.10862     1/6/2006     1/6/2016  
   2004     —      *   $8.62358     1/7/2006     1/7/2016  
   2007     —      *   $12.81883     11/13/2007     11/13/2017  
   2007     —      *   $13.40150     1/30/2009     1/30/2019  
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2011    
   2010     *    —      —       4/01/2012    

Directors and Executive Officers as a group

     625,245(1)   2,996,971(2)         2.996.971    

 

*Upon the exercise of all options, would beneficially own less than 1% of total number of outstanding shares.
(1)ConsistsAll share options have an expiration date 10 years after date of 165,791grant.

Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan Number of
restricted  shares
  Number of
restricted  stock units
  Range of
Dates of  Grant
 

Directors and Executive Directors

   

Abbas Farouq Zuaiter

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Alan Leland Boyce

  4,937    5,524    05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Guillaume van der Linden

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Plínio Musetti

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Mark Schachter

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Julio Moura Neto

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

André Velasco Brañes

          05/13/2011 to 05/15/2012  

Mariano Bosch

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Carlos A. Boero Hughes

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Emilio F. Gnecco

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Walter Marcelo Sanchez

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Mario José Ramón Imbrosciano

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Leonardo Berridi

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Marcelo Vieira

  44,538    56,325    04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Ezequiel Garbers

          04/01/2011 to 04/01/2013  

Directors and Executive Officers as a group

  308,810 (1)   360,627 (2)  

*Upon receipt of common shares pursuant to plan, would beneficially own less than 1% of total outstanding shares.
(1)Consist of 210,662 vested restricted shares as of April 20, 201218, 2013 and 459,45498,148 unvested restricted shares.shares
(2)ConsistsConsist of 2,829,983 options exercisable104,420 vested restricted stock units as of April 20, 201218, 2013 and 166,988256,207 unvested options.restricted stock units

Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

Item 7.Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

A. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

A.MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of our shares for (1) each person known to us to own beneficially at least 5% of our common shares and (2) our directors and executive officers, based on the information most recently available to the Company, as of December 31, 2011.2012.

As of December 31, 2011,April 18, 2013, we had 120,531,045122,367,137 outstanding shares. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we have included shares that the person has the right to acquire within 60 days from December 31, 2011,2012, including through the exercise of any option, warrant or other right or the conversion of any other security. These shares, however, are not included in the computation of the percentage ownership of any other person.

  Number   Percent   Number Percent 

Principal Shareholders:

       

Quantum Partners LP (l)

   25,384,049     21.06     25,910,004    21.2

HBK Master Fund LP(2)

   20,471,770     16.98  

Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn(3)

   15,307,824     12.70  

Al Gharrafa Investment Company(4)

   12,562,906     10.42  

Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (2)

   15,531,385    12.7

Al Gharrafa Investment Company (3)

   12,670,165    11.7

Directors and Executive Officers

       

Abbas Farouq Zuaiter

   *     *           

Alan Leland Boyce

   1,393,169     1.14     1,243,864    1.02

Guillaume van der Linden

   *     *           

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira (5)

   *     *  

Mariano Bosch(6)

   838,901     0.69  

Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira (4)

         

Mariano Bosch(5)

   838,901    0.69

Plínio Musetti

   *     *           

Mark Schachter

   *     *           

Julio Moura Neto

   *     *           

Andrés Velasco Brañes

   *     *           

Carlos A. Boero Hughes

   *     *           

Emilio F. Gnecco

   *     *           

Walter Marcelo Sanchez

   *     *           

Mario José Ramón Imbrosciano

   *     *           

Leonardo Berridi

   *     *           

Marcelo Vieira(7)

   1,105,331     0.91  

Marcelo Vieira(6)

   1,144,032    0.93

Ezequiel Garbers

   *     *           
   6,017,081     4.99  

Directors and Executive Officers as a group

   5,997,146    4.90

 

*Beneficially owns less than 1% based on the total number of outstanding shares.
(1)Soros Fund Management LLC serves as principal investment adviser to Quantum Partners LP.
(2)The address of HBK Master Fund LP is Maples Corporate Services Ltd.: PO BOX 309, Ugland House, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1104, Cayman Islands / Notice Address: HBK Master Fund L.P. %HBK Services LLC, Attn: Legal department, 2101 Cedar Spring Road, Suite 700, Dallas TX 75201, USA.
(3)Includes the purchase of 4,500,000 shares by Stichting, Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn in our IPO. The address of Stichting Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn is P.O. BOX 4001 NL-3700 KA Zeist The Netherlands.
(4)(3)The address of Al Gharrafa Investment Company is Walker House, 87 Main Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-9005, Cayman Islands. Includes 7,377,598 common shares we issued and sold to Al Gharrafa at a purchase price of $10.65 per share, pursuant to an agreement entered into on January 6, 2011. See exhibit 4.28.
(5)(4)Mr. Vieira filed a motion of Proposed Sale on Form 144 with the SEC dated April 10, 2012 with respect to 96,827 shares of the Company.
(6)(5)Includes 656,394 shares issuable upon exercise of options held by Mr. Bosch that are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2011. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—E. Share Ownership—Share Options and Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan.”

(7)(6)Includes 257,546 shares issuable upon exercise of options held by Mr. Vieira that are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2011. Mr. Vieira is the owner of Liuede Holdings Ltd. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—E. Share Ownership—Share Options and Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan.”

As of March 7, 2012, 93,900,221April 18, 2013, 96,456,083 shares, representing 77.89%78.82% of our outstanding common shares are held by United States record holders.

B. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

B.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Share Purchase and Sale Agreement and UMA Right of First Offer Agreement

In connection with the Share Purchase and Sale Agreement, the IFH Parties also entered into a Right of First Offer Agreement with Marcelo Weyland Barbosa Vieira, Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira, Mario Jorge de Lemos Vieira, and Corina de Almeida Leite, each of which is a current indirect shareholder in IFH, (together the “UMA Members”), dated February 16, 2006, whereby the IFH Parties agreed to grant the UMA Members a right of first offer to acquire the shares of UMA, or all or substantially all of the assets of UMA, or the real property or plot of land where the commercial offices of UMA is currently located and which is currently subject to a right-of-way and easement agreement granted to Mario Corina, AlFenas Agrícola Ltda. The rights granted to each of the UMA Members, their permitted affiliates, assignees, successors or heirs under such agreement are only in effect for as long as such entities hold such an equity interest in IFH or any of its affiliates.

Milk Supply Agreement

In November 2007, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. entered into a milk supply offer agreement with La Lácteo S.A., which was later amended on February 1, 2010, and pursuant to which Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. committed to sell to La Lácteo, and La Lácteo committed to purchase, approximately 80,000 liters of our milk production per day, subject to certain conditions. Notwithstanding the above, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. is not obligated to sell to La Lácteo and La Lácteo is not obligated to purchase from Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., more than 50% of its milk requirements for a four-month period, provided, however, that our milk production in excess of such volume is managed by La Lácteo S.A. in order to take advantage of the best valuation opportunities as industry sales in the raw milk spot market. The milk supply offer agreement fixes the price of milk that La Lácteo pays to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. at the average milk price for each month plus a 3% premium. The milk supply agreement terminates in November 2017. If Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. receives a proposal from a third party to purchase milk that is more favorable to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. than the terms set forth in the milk supply agreement with La Lácteo, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. may sell milk to such third party. However, La Lácteo has a right of first refusal on Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.’s receipt of such third-party offer to purchase milk from Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. at the specified higher price. For the years ended December 31 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, we recognized sales of goods net of related expenses, amounting to $8.2, $ 16.5 million $13.4 million and $10.8$13.4 million respectively, in connection with this agreement.

Agriculture Partnership Agreements

Some of our agriculture partnership agreements are entered into with certain minority shareholders of the Company, for a total of 8,4188,231.58 hectares. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, we recorded other net amount (payables) or receivables for payments in advance amounting to nil, $0.3$(0.5) million, ($0.3) million and $0.8$(4.8) million, respectively, and recognized expenses amounting to $4.2 million, $3.1 million $3.3 million and $2.2$3.3 million, respectively, in connection with these agreements.

Registration Rights Agreement

In connection with the Reorganization, we entered into a registration rights agreement providing holders of our issued and outstanding common shares on January 28, 2011 (such holders being hereinafter referred to as the “Existing Investors” and such common shares subject to the agreement being hereinafter referred to as the “Registrable Securities”) with certain rights to require us to register their shares for resale under the Securities Act

of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”). Pursuant to the agreement, if holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities notify us, no earlier than 180 days after the effective date of the registration statement previously filed by us on Form F-1, we are required, subject to certain limitations, to file a registration statement under the Securities Act in order to register the resale of the amount of ordinary shares requested by such holders. The underwriters in such an offering will have the right, subject to certain limitations, to limit the number of shares included in such registration. The Existing Investors have the right to require us to file one such registration. In addition, if we propose to register any of our securities under the Securities Act, Existing Investors are entitled to notice of such registration and are entitled to certain “piggyback” registration rights allowing such holders to include their common shares in such registration, subject to certain restrictions. Furthermore, Existing Investors may require us to register the resale of all or a portion of their shares on a registration statement on Form F-3 once we are eligible to use Form F-3. In an underwritten offering, the underwriters have the right, subject to certain restrictions, to limit the number of Registrable Securities Existing Investors may include.

C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

C.INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Not applicable.

Item 8. Financial Information

Item 8.Financial Information

A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

A.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

See Item 18. Financial Statements and page F-1 through F-90 for our consolidated financial statements.

Legal and Administrative Proceedings

We are subject to several laws, regulations and business practices of the countries in which we operate. In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving tax, social security, labor lawsuits and other matters. We accrue liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Currently, we are not engaged in any material litigation or arbitration and no material litigation or claims are known to us to be pending or threatened against us which, either alone or on a combined basis, may result in an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or cash flows.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, the total amounts accrued in respect of legal and administrative proceedings was $ 4.32.7 million.

Dividend Policy

We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance operations and the expansion of our business and do not intend to declare or pay any cash dividends on our common shares in the foreseeable future. The amount and payment of dividends will be determined by a simple majority vote at a general shareholders’ meeting, typically but not necessarily, based on the recommendation of our board of directors. All shares of our capital stock rankpari passuwith respect to the payment of dividends. Pursuant to our articles of incorporation, the board of directors has the power to distribute interim dividends in accordance with applicable Luxembourg law. Dividends may be lawfully declared and paid if our net profits and distributable reserves are sufficient under Luxembourg law.

Under Luxembourg law, at least 5% of our net profits per year must be allocated to the creation of a legal reserve until such reserve has reached an amount equal to 10% of our issued share capital. If the legal reserve subsequently falls below the 10% threshold, at least 5% of the annual net profits again must be allocated toward the reserve. The legal reserve is not available for distribution.

Adecoagro is a holding company and has no material assets other than its ownership of partnership interests in IFH. IFH, in turn, is a holding entity with no material assets other than its indirect ownership of shares in operating subsidiaries in foreign countries. If we were to distribute a dividend at some point in the future, we would cause the operating subsidiaries to make distributions to IFH, which in turn would make distributions to Adecoagro in an amount sufficient to cover any such dividends.

Our subsidiaries are subject to certain restrictions on their ability to declare or pay dividends. For example, the loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank prohibits Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A. from paying dividends or other restricted payments if such payments would cause these two subsidiaries to exceed certain financial ratios or in the case of an event of default. The Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Prepayment Export Facility also imposes similar limitations on the ability of our Brazilian subsidiaries to pay dividends. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness and Financial Instruments.”Instruments”, and also see “—Risks Related to Argentina—Certain of our subsidiaries have substantial indebtedness which could impair their financial condition and decrease the amount of dividends we receive.

B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

B.SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

Except as otherwise disclosed in this annual report, there has been no undisclosed significant change since the date of the annual Consolidated Financial Statements.consolidated financial statements.

Item 9. The Offer and Listing

Item 9.The Offer and Listing

A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS

A.OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS

Our common shares have been listed on the NYSE under the symbol “AGRO” since January 28, 2011. Our issued share capital amounts to $180,800,123, represented by 120,533, 415 (of which 2,370 were treasury shares) shares with a nominal value of $1.50 each. All issued shares are fully paid up.

The table below sets forth, for the period indicated, the reported high and low closing prices for our common shares listed on the NYSE.

 

   Price per Share 
Full financial Quarters Since Listing  High   Low 

First quarter

   13.50     11.99  

Second quarter

   13.47     10.27  

Third quarter

   11.97     8.62  

Fourth Quarter

   9.72     7.42  
   Price per Share 
Last Six Months  High   Low 

November 2011

   9.35     7.54  

December 2011

   9.53     7.91  

January 2012

   9.40     8.03  

February 2012

   9,76     9.07  

March 2012

   11.05     8.60  

April 1 to April 20 2012

   12.70     11.49  

Full Financial Quarters Since Listing

  High   Low 

January 28, 2011 to March 31, 2011

  $13.50    $11.99  

Second Quarter 2011

   13.47     10.27  

Third Quarter 2011

   11.97     8.62  

Fourth Quarter 2011

   9.72     7.42  

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011

   13.50     7.42  

First Quarter 2012

   11.05     8.03  

Second Quarter 2012

   10.81     8.51  

Third Quarter 2012

   10.80     9.33  

Fourth Quarter 2012

   9.91     8.05  

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012

   11.05     8.03  

First Quarter 2013

   9.56     7.69  

April 2013 (to April 26, 2013)

   7.65     7.00  

B. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

B.PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

Not applicable.

C. MARKETS

C.MARKETS

Our common shares have been listed on the NYSE under the symbol “AGRO” since January 28, 2011. See “—A. Offer and Listing Details.”

D. SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

D.SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

Not applicable.

E.DILUTION

Not applicable.

F.EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE

Not applicable.

E. DILUTION

Not applicable.

F. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUE

Not applicable.

Item 10. Additional Information

A. SHARE CAPITAL

A.SHARE CAPITAL

Not applicable.

B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

B.MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

The following is a summary of some of the terms of our common shares, based in particular on our articles of incorporation and the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915 on commercial companies.

Adecoagro’s shares are governed by Luxembourg law and its articles of incorporation. More information concerning shareholders’ rights can be found in the Luxembourg law on commercial companies dated August 10, 1915, as amended from time to time, and the articles of incorporation.

The following is a summary of the rights of the holders of our shares that are material to an investment in our common shares. These rights are set out in our articles of association or are provided by applicable Luxembourg law, and may differ from those typically provided to shareholders of U.S. companies under the corporation laws of some states of the United States. This summary does not contain all information that may be important to you. For more complete information, you should read our updated articles of association, which are attached as an exhibit to this annual report.

General

Adecoagro is a Luxembourg société anonyme (public company limited by shares) ).(a joint stock company). The Company’s legal name is “Adecoagro S.A.” Adecoagro was incorporated on June 11, 2010 and on October 26, 2010 all the shares in issue in Adecoagro were acquired by IFH LP.LLC.

On October 30, 2010, the members of IFH LPLLC transferred pro rata approximately 98% of their membership interests in IFH LPLLC to Adecoagro in exchange for common shares of Adecoagro. In a series of transactions during 2012, we transferred shares of Adecoagro to certain limited partners of IFH in exchange for their residual interest in IFH, increasing our interest in IFH to approximately 100%.

On January 28, 2011, Adecoagro completed the IPO of its shares on the NYSE. The shares are traded under the symbol “AGRO.”

Adecoagro is registered with the Luxembourg Registry of Trade and Companies under number B153681. Adecoagro has its registered office at 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The corporate purpose of Adecoagro, as stated in Article 4 of our articles of incorporation (Corporate Purpose)(Purpose Object), is the following: The object of Adecoagro is the holding of participations, in any form whatsoever, in Luxembourg and foreign companies, or other entities or enterprises, the acquisition by purchase, subscription, or in any other manner as well as the transfer by sale, exchange or otherwise of stock, bonds, debentures, notes and other securities or rights of any kind including interests in partnerships, and the holding, acquisition, disposal, investment in any manner (in), development, licensing or sub licensing of, any patents or other intellectual property rights of any nature or origin as well as the ownership, administration, development and management of its portfolio. Adecoagro may carry out its business through branches in Luxembourg or abroad.

Adecoagro may borrow in any form and proceed to the issuance by private or public means of bonds, convertible bonds and debentures or any other securities or instruments it deems fit.

In a general fashion it may grant assistance (by way of loans, advances, guarantees or securities or otherwise) to companies or other enterprises in which Adecoagro has an interest or which form part of the group of companies to which Adecoagro S.A.. belongs or any entity as Adecoagro may deem fit (including up stream or cross stream), take any controlling, management, administrative and/or supervisory measures and carry out any operation which it may deem useful in the accomplishment and development of its purposes.

Finally, Adecoagro can perform all commercial, technical and financial or other operations, connected directly or indirectly in all areas in order to facilitate the accomplishment of its purpose.

Share Capital

As of December 31, 20112012 our issued share capital amounted to $180,800,123,$183,330,909, represented by 120,533,415122,220,606 shares in issue (of which 2,3703,860 were treasury shares) with a nominal value of $1.50 each. All issued shares are fully paid up.

There were 120,531,045122,216,746 common shares outstanding.

We have an authorized unissued share capital of $3,000,000,000, including the issued share capital as of December 31, 20112012 of $180,800,123$183,330,909 and are authorized to issue up to 2,000,000,000 shares of a nominal value of $1.50 each (taking into account the shares issued as of December 31, 2011)2012) out of such authorized share capital. Our authorized unissued share capital as of December 31, 20112012 is $2,819,199,877.$2,816,669,091.

Our articles of incorporation authorize the board of directors to issue shares within the limits of the authorized un-issued share capital at such times and on such terms as the board or its delegates may decide for a period commencing on January 10, 2011 and ending on the date five years after the date that the minutes of the shareholders’ meeting approving such authorization have been published in the Luxembourg official gazette (unless it is extended, amended or renewed and we currently intend to seek renewals and/or extensions as required from time to time). Such publication occurred on April 22, 2011. Accordingly, the board may issue shares up to the number of authorized un-issued shares pursuant to the above until the latter date against contributions in cash, contributions in kind or by way of incorporation of available reserves at such times and on such terms and conditions, including the issue price, as the board of directors or its delegate(s) may in its or their discretion resolve and the general meeting of shareholders dated January 10, 2011 has waived and has authorized the board of directors to waive, suppress or limit, any pre-emptive subscription rights of shareholders provided for by law to the extent it deems such waiver, suppression or limitation advisable for any issue or issues of shares within the authorized share capital.

Our authorized share capital is determined (and may be increased, reduced or extended) by our articles of incorporation, as amended from time to time, by the decision of our shareholders at an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting with the necessary quorum and majority provided for the amendment of our articles of incorporation. See “—Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation” and “—General Meeting of Shareholders”.

Under Luxembourg law, existing shareholders benefit from a preemptive subscription right on the issuance of shares for cash consideration. However, our shareholders have, in accordance with Luxembourg law, authorized the board to suppress, waive or limit any preemptive subscription rights of shareholders provided by law to the extent the board deems such suppression, waiver or limitation advisable for any issuance or issuances of shares within the scope of our authorized unissued share capital. Such shares may be issued above, at or below market value (down to zero) as well as by way of incorporation of available reserves and premium for a period ending on the fifth anniversary of the date of the publication of the notarial deed recording the minutes of the extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting of January 10, 2011 in the Luxembourg official gazette (which occurred on April 22, 2011).

Form and Transfer of shares

Our shares are issued in registered form only and are freely transferable. Luxembourg law does not impose any limitations on the rights of Luxembourg or non-Luxembourg residents to hold or vote our shares.

Under Luxembourg law, the ownership of registered shares is evidenced by the inscription of the name of the shareholder, the number of shares held by him or her in the register of shares held at the registered office of the Company. Each transfer of shares in the share register shall be effected by written declaration of transfer to be recorded in the register of shares, such declaration to be dated and signed by the transferor and the transferee, or by

their duly appointed agents. We may accept and enter into its share register any transfer effected pursuant to an agreement or agreements between the transferor and the transferee, true and complete copies of which have been delivered to us.

We may appoint registrars in different jurisdictions, each of whom may maintain a separate register for the shares entered in such register. We have appointed Bank of New York Mellon (operating with the service name BNY Mellon Shareowner Services) as our New York registrar and transfer agent, and all shares and shareholders have been transferred from the register held at our registered office to the register held on our behalf by Bank of New York Mellon (operating with the service name BNY Mellon Shareowner Services) as our registrar and transfer agent. The holders of our shares may elect to be entered in one of the registers and to be transferred from time to time from one register to another register provided that our board of directors may however impose transfer restrictions for shares that are registered, listed, quoted, dealt in, or have been placed in certain jurisdictions in compliance with the requirements applicable therein. The transfer to the register kept at the Company’s registered office may always be requested by a shareholder.

In addition, our articles of incorporation provide that our shares may be held through a securities settlement system or a professional depository of securities. Shares held in such manner have the same rights and obligations as shares recorded in our shareholder register(s) (subject to complying with certain formalities). Shares held through a securities settlement system or a professional depository of securities may be transferred in accordance with customary procedures for the transfer of securities in book-entry form.

Issuance of Shares

Pursuant to Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915 on commercial companies, the issuance of shares in Adecoagro requires the approval by the general meeting of shareholders at the quorum and majority provided for the amendment of our articles of incorporation. See “—Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation” and “—General Meeting of Shareholders”. The general meeting of shareholders may however approve an authorized unissued share capital and authorize the board of directors to issue shares up to the maximum amount of such authorized unissued share capital for a maximum period of five years from the date of publication in the Luxembourg official gazette of the minutes of the relevant general meeting. The general meeting may amend, renew or extend such authorized share capital and authorization to the board of directors to issue shares.

We have currently an authorized share capital of $3,000,000,000, including the issued share capital as of December 31, 20112012 of $180,800,123,$183,330,909, and are authorized to issue up to 2,000,000,000 shares of a nominal value of $1.50 each (taking into account the shares already issued) out of such authorized share capital. As of December 31, 20112012 the authorized un-issued share capital was $2,819,199,877.$2,816,669,091. Our board has been authorized to issue shares within the limits of the authorized un-issued share capital at such times and on such terms as the board or its delegates may decide for a period commencing on January 10, 2011 and ending on the date five years after the date that the minutes of the shareholders’ meeting approving such authorization have been published in the Luxembourg official gazette (unless it is extended, amended or renewed). The publication occurred on April 22, 2011. Accordingly, the board may issue shares up to 1,879,466,585the total number of authorized un-issued shares until the latter date against contributions in cash, contributions in kind or by way of incorporation of available reserves at such times and on such terms and conditions, including the issue price, as the board of directors or its delegate(s) may in its or their discretion resolve while waiving, suppressing or limiting, any pre-emptive subscription rights of shareholders provided for by law to the extent it deems such waiver, suppression or limitation advisable for any issue or issues of shares within the authorized share capital.

Our articles provide that no fractional shares may be issued.

Our shares have no conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common shares.

Preemptive Rights

Unless limited or cancelled by the board of directors as described above, holders of our shares have a pro rata preemptive right to subscribe for any new shares issued for cash consideration. Our articles, provide that preemptive

rights can be waived, suppressed or limited by the board of directors for a period ending on April 22, 2016, in the event of an increase of the issued share capital by the board of directors within the limits of the authorized un-issued share capital

Repurchase of Shares

We cannot subscribe for our own shares.

We may, however, repurchase issued shares or have another person repurchase issued shares for our account, subject to the following conditions:

 

the prior authorization of the general meeting of shareholders (at the quorum and majority for ordinary resolutions), which authorization sets forth the terms and conditions of the proposed repurchase and in particular the maximum number of shares to be repurchased, the duration of the period for which the authorization is given (which may not exceed five years) and, in the case of repurchase for consideration, the minimum and maximum consideration per share, must have been obtained;

 

the repurchase may not reduce our net assets on a non-consolidated basis to a level below the aggregate of the issued share capital and the reserves that we must maintain pursuant to Luxembourg law or its articles of incorporation; and

 

only fully paid up shares may be repurchased.

The general meeting of shareholders has authorized that the Company, and/or any wholly-owned subsidiary (and/or any person acting on their behalf), may purchase, acquire, receive or hold shares in the Company under article 49-2 of the Luxembourg law of August 10, 1915, from time to time up to 20% of the issued share capital, on the following terms and on such terms as referred to below and as shall further be determined by the board of directors of the Company, such authorization to bebeing valid (subject to renewal) for a period of five years from January 10, 2011.

Acquisitions may be made in any manner including without limitation, by tender or other offer(s), buy back program(s), over the stock exchange or in privately negotiated transactions or in any other manner as determined by the board of directors (including derivative transactions or transactions having the same or similar economic effect than an acquisition).

In the case of acquisitions for value:

(i) in the case of acquisitions other than in the circumstances set forth under (ii), for a net purchase price being (x) no less than fifty per cent of the lowest stock price and (y) no more than fifty per cent above the highest stock price, in each case being the closing price, as reported by the New York City edition of the Wall Street Journal, or, if not reported therein, any other authoritative source to be selected by the board of directors of the Company (hereafter, the closing price), over the ten (10) trading days preceding the date of the purchase (or as the case may be the date of the commitment to the transaction);

(ii) in case of a tender offer (or if deemed appropriate by the board of directors, a buy back program),

a. in case of a formal offer being published, for a set net purchase price or a purchase price range, each time within the following parameters: no less than fifty per cent of the lowest stock price and (y) no more than fifty per cent above the highest stock price, in each case being the closing price over the ten (10) trading days preceding the publication date, provided however that if the stock exchange price during the offer period fluctuates by more than 10%, the board of directors may adjust the offer price or range to such fluctuations;

b. in case a public request for sell offers is made, a price range may be set (and revised by the board of directors as deemed appropriate) provided that acquisitions may be made at a price which is no less than fifty per cent of the lowest stock price and (y) no more than fifty per cent above the highest stock price, in each case being the closing price over a period determined by the board of directors provided that such period may not start more than five (5) trading days before the sell offer start date of the relevant offer and may not end after the last day of the relevant sell offer period.

In addition, pursuant to Luxembourg law the board of directors may repurchase shares without the prior approval of the general meeting of shareholders if necessary to prevent serious and imminent harm to us or if the acquisition of shares has been made in view of the distribution thereof to the employees.

Capital Reduction

The articles of incorporation provide that the issued share capital may be reduced, subject to the approval by the general meeting of shareholders at the quorum and majority provided for the amendment of our articles of incorporation. See “—Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation” and “—General Meeting of Shareholders”.

General Meeting of Shareholders

In accordance with Luxembourg law and our articles of incorporation, any regularly constituted general meeting of shareholders of Adecoagro represents the entire body of shareholders of the Company. It shall have the broadest powers to order, carry out or ratify acts relating to the operations of the Company.

The annual general meeting of shareholders of Adecoagro is held at 4:00 pm00pm (Luxembourg time) on the third Wednesday of April of each year in Luxembourg. If that day is a legal or banking holiday, the meeting will be held on the immediately preceding bankingnext following business day. Other general meetings of shareholders may be convened at any time.

Each of our shares entitles the holder thereof to attend our general meeting of shareholders, either in person or by proxy, to address the general meeting of shareholders, and to exercise voting rights, subject to the provisions of our articles of incorporation. Each share entitles the holder to one vote at a general meeting of shareholders. There is no minimum shareholding required to be able to attend or vote at a general meeting of shareholders.

A shareholder may act at any general meeting of shareholders by appointing another person (who need not be a shareholder) as his proxy, which proxy shall be in writing and comply with such requirements as determined by our board with respect to the attendance to the general meeting, and proxy forms in order to enable shareholders to exercise their right to vote. All proxies must be received by us (or our agents) no later than the day preceding the fifth (5th) working day before the date of the general meeting except if our board of directors decides to change such time frame.

Our articles of incorporation provide that in the case of shares held through the operator of a securities settlement system or depository, a holder of such shares wishing to attend a general meeting of shareholders must receive from such operator or depository a certificate certifying the number of shares recorded in the relevant account on the blocking date and certifying that the shares in the account shall be blocked until the close of the general meeting. Such certificates should be submitted to us no later than the day preceding the fifth working day before the date of the general meeting unless our board fixes a different period.

Our board of directors may determine a date preceding a general meeting as the record date for admission to such general meeting. When convening a general meeting of shareholders, we will publish two notices (which must be published at least eight days apart and in the case of the second notice, eight days before the meeting) in the Mémorial, Recueil des Sociétés et Association, and in a Luxembourg newspaper and in the case the shares of the Company are listed on a regulated market, in accordance with the publicity requirements of such regulated market applicable to the Company. If all of the shareholders are present or represented at a general meeting of shareholders, the general meeting may be held without prior notice or publication. These convening notices must contain the agenda of the meeting and set out the conditions for attendance and representation at the meeting.

All materials relating to a general meeting of shareholders (including the notice) will be available at the website of Adecoagro at www.adecoagro.com and will be filed with the SEC on Form 6-K. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not constitute a part of, this annual report.

Luxembourg law provides that the board of directors is obliged to convene a general meeting of shareholders if shareholders representing, in the aggregate, 10% of the issued share capital so require in writing with an indication of the agenda. In such case, the general meeting of shareholders must be held within one month of the request. If the requested general meeting of shareholders is not held within one month, shareholders representing, in the aggregate, 10% of the issued share capital, may petition the competent president of the district court in Luxembourg to have a court appointee convene the meeting. Luxembourg law provides that shareholders representing, in the aggregate, 10% of the issued share capital may request that additional items be added to the agenda of a general meeting of shareholders. That request must be made by registered mail sent to the registered office at least five days before the holding of the general meeting of shareholders.

Voting Rights

Each share of our shares entitles the holder thereof to one vote at a general meeting of shareholders.

Luxembourg law distinguishes between “ordinary” general meetings of shareholders and “extraordinary” general meetings of shareholders.

Extraordinary general meetings of shareholders are convened to resolve in particular upon an amendment to the articles of incorporation and certain other limited matters described below and are subject to the quorum and majority requirements described below. All other general meetings of shareholders are ordinary general meetings of shareholders.

Ordinary General Meetings of Shareholders. At an ordinary general meeting of shareholders there is no quorum requirement, and resolutions are adopted by a simple majority of the votes validly cast, irrespective of the number of shares present or represented. Abstentions are not considered “votes”.

Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders. An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders convened for the purpose of in particular (a) an increase or decrease of the authorized or issued share capital, (b) a limitation or exclusion of preemptive rights, (c) approving a legal merger or de-merger of Adecoagro, (d) dissolution of the Company or (e) an amendment of the articles of incorporation must generally have a quorum of at least 50% of our issued share capital except in limited circumstances provided for by Luxembourg law. If such quorum is not reached, the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders may be reconvened, pursuant to appropriate notification procedures, at a later date with no quorum requirement applying

Irrespective of whether the proposed actions described in the preceding paragraph will be subject to a vote at the first or a subsequent extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, such actions are subject to the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes validly cast at such extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (except in limited circumstances provided for by Luxembourg law). Abstentions are not considered “votes”.

Appointment and Removal of Directors. Members of the board of directors may be elected by simple majority of the votes validly cast at any general meeting of shareholders. Under the articles of incorporation, all directors are elected for a period of up to three years with such possible extension as provided therein provided however the directors shall be elected on a staggered basis, with one third (1/3) of the directors being elected each year and provided further that such three year term may be exceeded by a period up to the annual general meeting held following the third anniversary of the appointment. Any director may be removed with or without cause by a simple majority vote at any general meeting of shareholders. The articles of incorporation provide that in case of a vacancy the board of directors may co-opt a director.

Neither Luxembourg law nor our articles of incorporation contain any restrictions as to the voting of our shares by non-Luxembourg residents.

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

Luxembourg law requires an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to resolve upon an amendment to the articles of incorporation. The agenda of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders must indicate the proposed amendments to the articles of incorporation.

An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders convened for the purpose of amending the articles of incorporation must generally have a quorum of at least 50% of our issued share capital. If such quorum is not reached, the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders may be reconvened at a later date with no quorum according to the appropriate notification procedures. Irrespective of whether the proposed amendment will be subject to a vote at the first or a subsequent extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, the amendment is generally subject to the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast at such extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.

Any resolutions to amend the articles of incorporation must be taken before a Luxembourg notary and such amendments must be published in accordance with Luxembourg law.

Merger and Division

A merger by absorption whereby a Luxembourg company, after its dissolution without liquidation transfers to another company all of its assets and liabilities in exchange for the issuance to the shareholders of the company being acquired of shares in the acquiring company, or a merger effected by transfer of assets to a newly incorporated company, must, in principle, be approved by an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Luxembourg company to be held before a notary. Similarly the de-merger of a Luxembourg company is generally subject to the approval by an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders.

Liquidation

In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Adecoagro, the assets remaining after allowing for the payment of all liabilities will be paid out to the shareholders pro rata to their respective shareholdings. The decision to voluntarily liquidate, dissolve or wind-up require the approval by an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held before a notary.

No Appraisal Rights

Neither Luxembourg law nor our articles of incorporation provide for any appraisal rights of dissenting shareholders.

Distributions

Subject to Luxembourg law, each share is entitled to participate equally in distributions if and when if declared by the general meeting of shareholders out of funds legally available for such purposes. Pursuant to the articles of incorporation, the general meeting of shareholders may approve distributions and the board of directors may declare interim distribution, to the extent permitted by Luxembourg law.

Declared and unpaid distributions held by us for the account of the shareholders shall not bear interest. Under Luxembourg law, claims for unpaid distributions will lapse in our favor five years after the date such distribution has been declared.

Annual Accounts

Each year the board of directors must prepare annual accounts, that is, an inventory of the assets and liabilities of Adecoagro together with a balance sheet and a profit and loss account. The board of directors must also prepare, each year, consolidated accounts and management reports on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. The annual accounts, the consolidated accounts, the management report and the auditor’s reports must be available for inspection by shareholders at the registered office of Adecoagro at least 15 calendar days prior to the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders.

The annual accounts and the consolidated accounts, after approval by the annual general meeting of shareholders, will need to be filed with the Luxembourg registry of trade and companies within one month after the approval and no more than seven months ofafter the close of the financial year.

Information Rights

Luxembourg law gives shareholders limited rights to inspect certain corporate records 15 calendar days prior to the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders, including the annual accounts with the list of directors and auditors, the consolidated accounts, the notes to the annual accounts and the consolidated accounts, a list of shareholders whose shares are not fully paid-up, the management reports and the auditor’s report.

The annual accounts, the consolidated accounts, the auditor’s reports and the management reports are made available to registered shareholders at the same time as the convening notice for the annual general meeting of shareholders is sent. In addition, any registered shareholder is entitled to receive a copy of these documents free of charge 15 calendar days prior to the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders upon request.

Under Luxembourg law, it is generally accepted that a shareholder has the right to receive responses to questions concerning items on the agenda for a general meeting of shareholders, if such responses are necessary or useful for a shareholder to make an informed decision concerning such agenda item, unless a response to such questions could be detrimental to our interests.

Board of Directors

The management of Adecoagro is vested in a board of directors. Our articles of incorporation provide that the board must comprise at least three members and no more than eleven members. The number of directors is determined and the directors are appointed at the general meeting of shareholders (except in case of a vacancy in the office of a director because of death, retirement, resignation, dismissal, removal or otherwise, the remaining directors may fill such vacancy and appoint a successor in accordance with applicable Luxembourg law).

The directors are appointed for a period of up to three years; provided however the directors shall be elected on a staggered basis, with one-third of the directors being elected each year and provided further that such three year term may be exceeded by a period up to the annual general meeting held following the third anniversary of the appointment. Directors may be removed with or without cause (ad nutum) by the general meeting of shareholders by a simple majority of votes cast at a general meeting of shareholders. The directors shall be eligible for re-election indefinitely. The general shareholders’ meeting may dismiss one or more directors at any time, with or without cause by a resolution passed by simple majority vote, irrespective of the number of shares present at such general shareholders’ meeting.

Currently our board has 9 members (see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—A. Directors and Senior Management—Board of Directors”). The board meets as often as required by our interests.

A majority of the members of the board in office (and able to vote) present or represented at a board meeting constitutes a quorum, and resolutions are adopted by the simple majority vote of the board members present or represented (and able to vote). The board may also take decisions by means of resolutions in writing signed by all directors.

Our board may delegate the daily management of the business of Adecoagro, as well as the power to represent Adecoagro in its day to day business, to individual directors or other officers or agents of the Company (with power to sub-delegate). In addition the board of directors may delegate the daily management of the business of Adecoagro, as well as the power to represent Adecoagro in its day to day business to an executive or other committee as it deems fit. The board of directors shall determine the conditions of appointment and dismissal as well as the remuneration and powers of any person or persons so appointed.

Currently the board of directors has appointed the officers listed under “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—A. Directors and Senior Management.”

The board of directors may (but shall not be obliged to unless required by law) establish one or more committees (including without limitation an audit committee, a risk and commercial committee, a strategy committee and a compensation committee) and for which it shall, if one or more of such committees are set up, appoint the members (who may be but do not need to be board members), determine the purpose, powers and authorities as well as the procedures and such other rules as may be applicable thereto (subject as to the audit committee as set forth therein).

Currently our board has set up an audit committee. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices.” Our board has set up a compensation committee. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices.” Our board has set up a risk and commercial committee. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices.” Our board has set up a strategy committee. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices.”

No director shall, solely as a result of being a director, be prevented from contracting with us, either with regard to his tenure of any office or place of profit or as vendor, purchaser or in any other manner whatsoever, nor shall any contract in which any director is in any way interested be liable to be avoided, in account of his position as director nor shall any director who is so interested be liable to account for us or the shareholders for any remuneration, profit or other benefit realized by the contract by reason of the director holding that office or of the fiduciary relationship thereby established.

Any director having an interest in a transaction submitted for approval to the board conflicting with our interest shall be obliged to advise the board thereof and to cause a record of his statement to be included in the minutes of the meeting. He may not take part in these deliberations nor in the vote of the resolution. At the next following general meeting, before any other resolution is put to vote, a special report shall be made on any transactions in which any of the directors may have had an interest conflicting with our interest.

No shareholding qualification for directors is required.

Directors and other officers, past and present, are entitled to indemnification from us to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and all expenses reasonably incurred by him in connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he is involved by virtue of his being or having been a director. We may purchase and maintain for any director or other officer insurance against any such liability.

No indemnification shall be provided against any liability to us or our shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office. No indemnification will be provided in the event of a settlement (unless approved by a court of competent jurisdiction or the board), nor will indemnification be provided in defending proceedings (criminal) in which that director or officer is convictedhas been finally adjudicated to have acted in bad faith and not in the interest of an offense.the Company.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent and registrar for our common shares is Bank of New York Mellon (operating with the service name BNY Mellon Shareowner Services)Computershare and all shares and shareholders have been transferred from the register held in Luxembourg to the register held on our behalf by Bank of New York Mellon (operating with the service name BNY Mellon Shareowner Services)Computershare as our registrar and transfer agent. The holders of our shares may elect to be entered in one of the registers and to be transferred from time to time from one register to another register provided that our board of directors may however impose transfer restrictions for shares that are registered, listed, quoted, dealt in, or have been placed in certain jurisdictions in compliance with the requirements applicable therein. The transfer to the register kept in Luxembourg may always be requested by a shareholder.

The transfer agency services business of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was acquired by Computershare Limited.

C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS

C.MATERIAL CONTRACTS

See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview.”

D.EXCHANGE CONTROLS

D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS

Foreign Exchange Controls

In 1991, the Argentine Convertibility Law established a fixed exchange rate according to which the Argentine Central Bank was statutorily obliged to sell U.S. dollars to any individual at a fixed exchange rate of Ps.1.00 per $1.00.

$1.00. In 2001 Argentina experienced a period of severe political, economic and social crisis, and on January 6, 2002, the Argentine congress enacted the Public Emergency Law abandoning more than ten years of fixed Peso-U.S. dollar parity. After devaluing the Peso and setting the official exchange rate at Ps.1.40 per $1.00, on February 11, 2002, the Argentine government allowed the Peso to float. The shortage of U.S. dollars and their heightened demand caused the Peso to further devaluate significantly in the first half of 2002. The Argentine Central Bank may indirectly affect this market through its active participation. Due to the deterioration of the economic and financial situation in Argentina during 2001 and 2002, in addition to the abandonment of the Peso-U.S. dollar parity, the Argentine government established a number of monetary and currency exchange control measures, including a partial freeze on bank deposits, the suspension on payments of its sovereign foreign debt, restrictions on the transfer of funds out of, or into, Argentina, and the creation of the Single Free Foreign Exchange Market (“Mercado Único y Libre de CambiosCambios”, or the “FX Market”) through which all purchases and sales of foreign currency must be made. Since 2003, these restrictions have been progressively eased to some extent until 2011. However due to the increase of the capital flow out of Argentina, during 2011, the Argentine government recently imposed some additional restrictions on the transfer of funds from Argentina. Accordingly, the following restrictions that could affect our Argentine operations are in effect:

(1) Argentine entities have access to the FX Market for the purchase of foreign currency and its transfer abroad for, among other things:

(a) Making portfolio investments (“atesoramiento”) of up to $2.0 million per calendar month, provided that the Argentine entity is in compliance with the foreign debt information regime set forth in Communication “A” 3,602 of the Argentine Central Bank (the “Foreign Debt Information Regime”), an information regime where by debtors must inform the Argentine Central Bank of any foreign indebtedness incurred. Recent regulations, however, have restricted the possibility of certain financial trusts, among others, to access the FX Market without prior authorization from the Argentine Central Bank;

(b) Making payments of principal on foreign financial indebtedness at maturity or less than 3010 days in advance of the stated maturity to the extent that the proceeds of the foreign indebtedness have remained in Argentina at least during the Waiting Period (as defined below) or to make partial or full payments more than 30 days in advance of the stated maturity, provided that, among other cases, (i) if the payment is not made with funds received from abroad as part of a debt restructuring process,capital contributions or (ii) the amount in foreign currency to be prepaid shall not exceed the present value of the portion of the debt being prepaid or the prepayment shall be fully offset with new external financing, the present value of which shall not exceed the value of the debt being prepaid, and (ii) if the prepaymentpayment is made as part of a restructuring process with foreign creditors, the termsfunds obtained from new indebtedness granted by international Organizations and conditions of the new financing and the corresponding prepayment must not result in an increase in the present value of the debt so refinanced. In all cases, the foreign debt to be repaid must have been disclosed under the Foreign Debt Information Regime;Official Export Credit Agencies provided that certain requirements are met;

(c)(b) Making payments of interest on foreign indebtedness on the stated interest payment date or less than 5 days prior to such stated interest payment date, provided that the foreign debt has been disclosed under the Foreign Debt Information Regime and that the interest to be paid accrued starting either (i) on the date the proceeds received from foreign indebtedness were sold in the FX Market or (ii) on the date of disbursement of funds, provided that the foreign debt has been disclosed under the Foreign Debt Information Regime and that those funds were credited in accounts of correspondent banks that are authorized to sell foreign exchange proceeds in the FX Market within 2 days of disbursement thereof;

(d)(c) Making payments for services rendered by foreign residents;

residents provided that certain requirements are met;

(e)(d) Making payments for imported goods, on demand or in advance, provided that certain requirements are met (e.g., nationalization of the imported goods within certain specific terms and filing of the import documentation with the financial entity); and

(f)(e) Making payments of corporate profits and dividends to non-Argentine-resident shareholders, provided that the distribution of dividends is approved on the basis of audited financial statements issued by the Argentine entity and certified by external auditors;

However, recently the Argentine government imposed additional requirements through the issuance of Resolution No. 3210/2011 of the AFIP and Communication “A” 5239 of the Argentine Central Bank, as amended, by which in order to sell foreign currency or make any transfer of funds out of Argentina for investment purposes (atesoramiento) banks and financial institutions must first request the “validation” of the transaction by the AFIP through a computerized system. The AFIP will determine on a case by case basis if the transaction is validated or not based on the patrimonial capacity of the person making the purchase or transfer as per the records of the AFIP. Some banks and financial institutions are also applying this validation system to authorize the purchase or foreign currency or the transfer of funds abroad for other purposes.auditors.

(2) Argentine entities are required to transfer into Argentina and sell for Pesos through the FX Market, among others, the proceeds from foreign financial indebtedness and from foreign indebtedness qualifying as pre-export financing under the rules of the Argentine Central Bank (the “Pre-Export Financings”). ”) within the following 30 days and 10 days after disbursement;disbursement respectively;

(3) Argentine entities are required to transfer into Argentina and sell for Pesos in the FX Market all foreign currency proceeds from exports of goods (except those that are applied to the repayment of Pre-Export Financings) and services within the certain times established by the Ministry of Economy and the Argentine Central Bank;

(4) No payments on new foreign financial indebtedness (other than debt securities issued under a primary public offering and listed in self-regulated markets, Pre-Export Financings, and indebtedness with multilateral and bilateral credit institutions and official credit agencies granted to Argentine residents directly through related agencies) or their renewals or extensions can be made by any means before a 365-day term has elapsed from the date on which the proceeds of the new foreign indebtedness have been transferred into Argentina and converted into Pesos through the FX Market, or from the date of their renewal or extension (the “Waiting Period”) unless the transaction qualifies for an exemption;

(5) Upon their transfer into Argentina and sale for Pesos through the FX Market, the proceeds of foreign financial indebtedness are subject to the placement of a mandatory, non-interest bearing and non- transferrablenon-transferrable bank deposit in U.S. dollars with an Argentine financial entity in an amount equal to 30% of the aggregate amount of such proceeds so transferred for a term of 365 days (the “Mandatory Deposit”). The Mandatory Deposit shall be applicable to the following transactions, among others: (i) incurrence of foreign indebtedness; (ii) offerings involving primary or secondary offerings of capital stock or debt securities issued by companies domiciled in Argentina which are not listed on self-regulated markets, to the extent they do not constitute direct investments (i.e., less than 10% of capital stock); (iii) non- residents’non-residents’ portfolio investments made for the purpose of holding Argentine currency and assets and liabilities in the financial and non-financial private sector in excess of $5,000 per calendar month, to the extent that such investments are not the result of primary subscriptions of debt securities issued pursuant to a public offering and listed in self-regulated markets and/or primary subscriptions of capital stock of companies domiciled in Argentina issued pursuant to a public offering and listed in self regulated markets; (iv) non-residents’ portfolio investments made for the purpose of purchasing any right in securities in the secondary market issued by the public sector; (v) non-residents’ portfolio investments made for the purpose of purchasing primary offers of Central Bank securities issued in primary offerings; (vi) inflows of funds to the Argentine foreign exchange market derived from the sale of foreign portfolio investments of Argentine residents within the private sector in an amount in excess of $2.0 million per calendar month; and (vii) any inflow of funds to the Argentine foreign exchange market made for the purpose of primary offers of bonds and other securities issued by a trust, whether or not issued pursuant to a public offering and whether or not they are listed in self-regulated markets, to the extent that the funds to be used for the purchase of any of the underlying assets would be subject to the non-interest bearing deposit requirement.

The following transactions are exempted from the application of the Mandatory Deposit, among others: (i) primary or secondary offerings of debt securities or stock issued pursuant to a public offering and listed on a self-regulated market; (ii) foreign currency denominated loans granted by a local financial entity under certain conditions; (iii) indebtedness with multilateral and bilateral credit institutions and official credit agencies; (iv) the proceeds of foreign financial indebtedness; provided that (a) the proceeds from the exchange settlement, net of taxes and expenses, are used to purchase foreign currency in order to pay principal on foreign debt and/or to invest in long term foreign assets; or (b) the loan has a minimum average life of not less than two years, including payments of principal and interest, and to the extent the proceeds of such loan are applied to make investments which are then registered among other capitalized cost categories as “property, plant and equipment” (bienes de uso), “research/exploration costs” (gastos de investigation,prospección y exploration) or “intangible assets” (activos intangibles) as part of the relevant debtor’s balance sheet or “inventory” (bienes de cambio); and (v) foreign trade financings; and

(6) Transfer into Argentina and sale for Pesos through the FX Market of foreign investments of Argentine entities is subject to the Mandatory Deposit on the amounts exceeding $2.0 million per calendar month.

(7) Non-Argentine residents require prior Argentine Central Bank approval to purchase foreign currency in the FX Market, unless the transaction qualifies for an exemption. The Argentine Central Bank has established the following exemptions: (a) without limitation on the amount: for the total amounts collected in Argentina under the sale and liquidation of a “direct investment” in Argentina (i.e. sale of real property, sale of equity holdings, capital reduction and reimbursement of capital contributions in an Argentine company where the investor holds more than 10% of the aggregate equity); and (b) up to the amount of US$ 500,000 per calendar month: for the amounts collected under portfolio investments (including interest) and/or resulting from the sale of such portfolio investments (i.e. stock portfolio and stockholdings in local companies, investment in mutual investment funds and local trusts, purchases of bank credit portfolios, investments in local bonds issued in Argentine Pesos and purchases of other local credits).

The above exemptions are subject to compliance with certain requirements, including: (a) in the case of sale of portfolio investment, the non-Argentine resident must file a certificate issued by a financial entity or exchange agency stating the amount of the investment and the date in which the funds paid for such investment were transferred to Argentina and, if applicable, sold in the FX Market; and (b) in the case of the re-patriation of “direct investments”, among other requirements, the non-Argentine investor was not obliged to demonstrate that the funds paid for its investment or disbursement for its capital contribution were transferred and sold in the FX Market (i.e. brought to Argentina and sold for Argentine pesos) in order to be allowed to repatriate (i.e. have access to the FX Market to purchase foreign currency with Argentine pesos and transfer it abroad) the funds collected in Argentina as a consequence of a subsequent sale or liquidation of such investment, or capital reduction or reimbursement.

In both cases, 365 days period shall be elapsed since the investment has been made.

On October 28, 2011, the Argentine Central Bank issued the Communication “A” 5237 that added new requirements for non-Argentine investors to repatriate funds collected in Argentina as a consequence of a sale or liquidation of a “direct investment”.

Pursuant to this Communication, in order for a non-Argentine investor to be allowed to have access to the FX Market to purchase foreign currency with Argentine pesos collected in Argentina and transfer it abroad as a result of a subsequent sale or liquidation of a “direct investment”, the non-Argentine investor must evidence that the funds originally paid for such investment, were transferred into Argentina and sold for pesos in the FX Market (the “Transfer Requirement”). All “direct investments” made before October 28, 2011 are exempted from the Transfer Requirement. The Communication sets a “burden” to be met by any non-Argentine resident who eventually needs to purchase foreign currency in the FX Market to repatriate Argentine-Peso denominated funds collected as a result of the sale or liquidation of an investment. Conversely, if the foreign investor believes that it will not need to repatriate, it is not required to comply with the Transfer Requirement, and therefore, the purchase price of such investment and any capital contribution may be kept abroad. The Communication does not restrict the purchase of foreign currency to pay dividends to non-Argentine residents.

The Communication additionally sets forth that in case of a transfer of rights of a foreign direct investment between non-Argentine residents, the Transfer Requirement will be deemed complied with by the transferor if the investor (the “Prior Investor”) who sold the investment to the transferor complied with the Transfer Requirement, as long as the Transfer Requirement were complied with by the Prior Investor because its investment had been made as from the Effective Date. Therefore, the Communication allows repatriation to the selling investor if the investor who originally sold the investment had already complied with the Transfer Requirement.

E. TAXATION

E.TAXATION

Material Luxembourg Tax Considerations for Holders of Shares

The following is a summary discussion of certain Luxembourg tax considerations of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of your shares that may be applicable to you if you acquire our shares. This does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to any of the Company’s common shares, and does not purport to include tax considerations that arise from rules of general application or that are generally assumed to be known to holders. This discussion is not a complete analysis or listing of all of the possible tax consequences of such transactions and does not address all tax considerations that might be relevant to particular holders in light of their personal circumstances or to persons that are subject to special tax rules.

It is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice. This discussion is based on Luxembourg laws and regulations as they stand on the date of this annual report and is subject to any change in law or regulations or changes in interpretation or application thereof (and which may possibly have a retroactive effect). Prospective investors should therefore consult their own professional advisers as to the effects of state, local or foreign laws and regulations, including Luxembourg tax law and regulations, to which they may be subject.

As used herein, a “Luxembourg individual” means an individual resident in Luxembourg who is subject to personal income tax (impôt sur le evenue) on his or her worldwide income from Luxembourg or foreign sources, and a “Luxembourg corporate holder” means a company (that is, a fully taxable entity within the meaning of Article 159 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law) resident in Luxembourg subject to corporate income tax (impôt sur le evenue des collectivités) on its worldwide income from Luxembourg or foreign sources. For purposes of this summary, Luxembourg individuals and Luxembourg corporate holders are collectively referred to as “Luxembourg Holders”. A “non-Luxembourg Holder” means any investor in shares of Adecoagro other than a Luxembourg Holder.

Tax regime applicable to realized capital gains

Luxembourg Holders

Luxembourg resident individual holders

Capital gains realized by Luxembourg resident individuals who do not hold their shares as part of a commercial or industrial business and who hold no more than 10% of the share capital of the Company will only be taxable if they are realized on a sale of shares that takes place before their acquisition or within the first six months following their acquisition.

If such shares are held as part of a commercial or industrial business, capital gains would be taxable in the same manner as income from such business.

For Luxembourg resident individuals holding (together with his/her spouse or civil partner and underage children) directly or indirectly more than 10% of the capital of Adecoagro, capital gains will be taxable, regardless of the holding period. In case of a sale of shares after six months following their acquisition, a more favorable tax rate will apply.

Luxembourg resident corporate holders

Capital gains realized upon the disposal of shares by a fully taxable resident corporate holder will in principle be subject to corporate income tax and municipal business tax. The combined applicable rate (including an unemployment fund contribution) is 28.59%29.22% for the fiscal year ending 20102013 for a corporate holder established in Luxembourg-City. An exemption from such taxes may be available to the holder pursuant to article 166 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law subject to the fulfillment of the conditions set forth therein. The scope of the capital gains exemption can be limited in the cases provided by the Grand Ducal Decree of December 21,2001.

Non-Luxembourg Holders

An individual who is a non-Luxembourg Holder of shares (and who does not have a permanent establishment, a permanent representative or a fixed place of business in Luxembourg) will only be subject to Luxembourg taxation on capital gains arising upon disposal of such shares if such holder has (together with his or her spouse and underage children) directly or indirectly held more than 10% of the capital of Adecoagro at any time during the past five years, and either (i) such holder has been a resident of Luxembourg for tax purposes for at least 15 years and has become a non-resident within the last five years preceding the realization of the gain, subject to any applicable tax treaty, or (ii) the disposal of shares occurs within six months from their acquisition (or prior to their actual acquisition), subject to any applicable tax treaty.

A corporate non-Luxembourg Holder (that is, an entity within the meaning of Article 159 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law), which has a permanent establishment, a permanent representative or a fixed place of business in Luxembourg to which shares are attributable, will bear corporate income tax and municipal business tax on a gain realized on a disposal of such shares as set forth above for a Luxembourg corporate holder. However, gains realized on the sale of the shares may benefit from the full exemption provided for by Article 166 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law and by the Grand Ducal Decree of December 21, 2001 subject in each case to fulfillment of the conditions set out therein.

A corporate non-Luxembourg Holder, which has no permanent establishment in Luxembourg to which the shares are attributable, will bear corporate income tax on a gain realized on a disposal of such shares under the same conditions applicable to an individual non-Luxembourg Holder, as set out above.

Tax regime applicable to distributions

Withholding tax

Distributions imputed for tax purposes on newly accumulated profits are subject to a withholding tax of 15%. The rate of the withholding tax may be reduced pursuant to double tax avoidance treaty existing between Luxembourg and the country of residence of the relevant holder, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions set forth therein.

No withholding tax applies if the distribution is made to (i) a Luxembourg resident corporate holder (that is, a fully taxable entity within the meaning of Article 159 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law), (ii) an undertaking of collective character which is resident of a Member State of the European Union and is referred to by article 2 of the Council Directive of 23rd July, 19902011/96 concerning the common fiscal regime applicable to parent and subsidiary companies of different member states (90/435/EEC),of November 20, 2011, (iii) a corporation or a cooperative company resident in Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and subject to a tax comparable to corporate income tax as provided by the Luxembourg Income Tax Law, (iv) an undertaking with a collective character subject to a tax comparable to corporate income tax as provided by the Luxembourg Income Tax Law which is resident in a country that has concluded a tax treaty with Luxembourg, (v) a Luxembourg permanent establishment of one of the afore-mentioned categories and (vi) a corporation company resident in Switzerland which is subject to corporate income tax in Switzerland without benefiting from an exemption, provided that at the date of payment, the holder holds or commits to hold directly or through a tax transparent vehicle, during an uninterrupted period of at least twelve months, shares representing at least 10% of the share capital of Adecoagro or acquired for an acquisition price of at least EUR 1,200,000.

Luxembourg Holders

With the exception of a Luxembourg corporate holders benefitting from the exemption referred to above, Luxembourg individual holders, and Luxembourg corporate holders subject to Luxembourg corporation taxes, must include the distributions paid on the shares in their taxable income, 50% of the amount of such dividends being exempted from tax. The applicable withholding tax can, under certain conditions, entitle the relevant Luxembourg Holder to a tax credit.

Net wealth tax

Luxembourg Holders

Luxembourg net wealth tax will not be levied on a Luxembourg Holder with respect to the shares held unless (i) the Luxembourg Holder is a legal entity subject to net wealth tax in Luxembourg; or (ii) the shares are attributable to an enterprise or part thereof which is carried on through a permanent establishment, a fixed place of business or a permanent representative in Luxembourg.

Net wealth tax is levied annually at the rate of 0.5% on the net wealth of enterprises resident in Luxembourg, as determined for net wealth tax purposes. The shares may be exempt from net wealth tax subject to the conditions set forth by Paragraph 60 of the Law of October 16, 1934 on the valuation of assets (Bewertungsgesetz), as amended.

Non-Luxembourg Holders

Luxembourg net wealth tax will not be levied on a non-Luxembourg Holder with respect to the shares held unless the shares are attributable to an enterprise or part thereof which is carried on through a permanent establishment or a permanent representative in Luxembourg.

Stamp and registration taxes

No registration tax or stamp duty will be payable by a holder of shares in Luxembourg solely upon the disposal of shares by sale or exchange.

Estate and gift taxes

No estate or inheritance tax is levied on the transfer of shares upon the death of a holder of shares in cases where the deceased was not a resident of Luxembourg for inheritance tax purposes and no gift tax is levied upon a gift of shares if the gift is not passed before a Luxembourg notary or recorded in a deed registered in Luxembourg. Where a holder of shares is a resident of Luxembourg for tax purposes at the time of his death, the shares are included in its taxable estate for inheritance tax or estate tax purposes.

United States Federal Income Taxation of the Company

Our business assets and properties are located, and all of our employees and executives are based outside the United States. Our business is directly conducted through operating companies organized under the laws of countries other than the United States. These non-U.S. operating companies are indirectly owned by IFH, a holding company which is a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes organized under the laws of Delaware. As a partnership that is not engaged in a trade or business within the United States within the meaning of section 864 of the Internal Revenue Code, IFH is not itself subject to U.S. federal net income taxes. We acquired approximately 98 percent of IFH prior to undertaking the IPO in exchange for our stock.

Under rules to prevent expatriation of and by U.S. corporations and certain U.S. partnerships under Code section 7874(b), we would be treated as a U.S. domestic corporation if for this purpose (i) we were deemed to have acquired substantially all of the assets constituting the trade or business of a U.S. domestic partnership and (ii) former members of IFH were deemed to own at least 80% of our stock by reason of the transfer of those trade or business assets (ignoring stock issued in the IPO for purposes of the 80% threshold) and (iii) we were found not to conduct substantial business activities in Luxembourg. In that event, we would be subject to U.S. federal net income tax on

our worldwide income and dividends we pay would be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a 30% rate (subject to reduction, to the extent the beneficial owner of the dividend is entitled to claim a reduced rate of withholding under an applicable income tax treaty).

We believe that the restructuring transactions executed prior to or in connection with the IPO should not be subject to section 7874(b). Accordingly, we do not believe that we will be subject to U.S. taxation on a net income basis nor do we anticipate paying dividends subject to U.S. federal withholding tax. However, the relevant rules are unclear in certain respects and there is limited guidance on the application of the rules to acquisitions of partnerships or partnership assets constituting a trade or business. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that the IRS will not seek to assert that we are a U.S. domestic corporation, which assertion if successful could materially increase our U.S. federal income tax liability. Prospective holders who are non-United States persons should also note that, in that event, we would be required to withhold tax from any dividends we pay to non-U.S. Holders (subject to any applicable income tax treaties applicable to those non-U.S. Holders).

Shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors about the possible application of section 7874. The remainder of this discussion assumes that we are not treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations for U.S. Holders

The following is a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations relating to the purchase, ownership and disposition of our common shares. This discussion applies only to beneficial owners of common shares that are “U.S. Holders” (as defined below) and that hold our common shares as “capital assets” (generally, property held for investment). This discussion is based on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”), final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, administrative pronouncements and judicial decisions, all as currently in effect and all of which are subject to change (possibly with retroactive effect) and to differing interpretations.

This discussion does not address all U.S. federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular holder based on its particular circumstances, and you are urged to consult your own independent tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation. For example, the discussion does not address the tax considerations that may be relevant to U.S. Holders in special tax situations, such as:

 

insurance companies;

 

tax-exempt organizations;

 

brokers or dealers in securities or currencies and traders in securities that elect to mark to market;

 

certain financial institutions;

 

partnerships or other pass-through entities;

 

holders whose functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar;

 

U.S. expatriates;

 

holders that hold our common shares as part of a hedge, straddle or conversion or other integrated transaction; or

 

holders that own, directly, indirectly, or constructively, 10% or more of the total combined voting power of our common shares.

This discussion does not address the alternative minimum tax consequences of holding common shares or the indirect consequences to holders of equity interests in partnerships or other entities that own our common shares. Moreover, this discussion does not address the state, local and foreign tax consequences of holding our common shares, or any aspect of U.S. federal tax law (such as the estate and gift tax or the Medicare tax on net investment income) other than U.S. federal income taxation.

You are a “U.S. Holder” if you are a beneficial owner of our common shares and you are, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

a corporation, or any other entity taxable as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any State thereof, including the District of Columbia;

 

an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source;

 

a trust (a) if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over its administration and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or (b) that has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

If a partnership (or an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) holds our common shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the partner and upon the activities of the partnership. A partner of a partnership considering the purchase of our common shares should consult its own independent tax advisor.

You should consult your own independent tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax consequences of purchasing, owning and disposing of our common shares in your particular circumstances.

Passive Foreign Investment Company (“PFIC”) Rules

U.S. Holders generally will be subject to a special, adverse tax regime that would differ in certain respects from the tax treatment described below if we are, or were to become, a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

In general, we will be a PFIC with respect to a U.S. Holder if, for any taxable year in which the U.S. Holder held our common shares, either (i) at least 75% of our gross income for the taxable year is passive income or (ii) at least 50% of the value (determined on the basis of a quarterly average) of our assets is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, passive income generally includes, among other things, dividends, interest, royalties, rents, annuities and gains from assets that produce passive income. If a foreign corporation owns at least 25% by value of the stock of another corporation, the foreign corporation is treated for purposes of the PFIC tests as owning its proportionate share of the assets of the other corporation, and as receiving directly its proportionate share of the other corporation’s income.

Although the determination of whether a corporation is a PFIC is made annually, and thus may be subject to change, we do not believe that we were a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes for our most recently completed taxable year, nor that we will be one for our current taxable year and we do not currently expect to become one in the foreseeable future. The remainder of this discussion assumes that we are not a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Dividends

Distributions with respect to our common shares will, to the extent made from our current or accumulated earnings and profits as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles, constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To the extent that any distribution exceeds the amount of our earnings and profits, it will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common shares, and thereafter as capital gain.

We do not currently maintain calculations of our earnings and profits under U.S. federal income tax principles. Unless and until these calculations are made, distributions should be presumed to be taxable dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As used below, the term “dividend” means a distribution that constitutes a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Cash dividends (including amounts withheld on account of foreign taxes) paid with respect to our common shares generally will be includible in the gross income of a U.S. Holder as ordinary income on the day on which the dividends are received by the U.S. Holder. Dividends with respect to our common shares will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations.

Certain non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, may be entitled to preferential rates of taxation with respect to dividends received in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013.dividends.                    . Such preferential rates of taxation are available for dividends paid by qualified foreign corporations. A foreign corporation will be treated as a qualified foreign corporation with respect to dividends received from that corporation on common shares that are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. As our shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, we believe dividends paid by us will be eligible for these preferential rates. There can, however, be no assurance that our common shares will be considered readily tradable on an established securities market in the future. A qualified foreign corporation also includes foreign corporations eligible for the benefits of certain income tax treaties with the United States. If, as we anticipate, we are eligible for the benefits of the income tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United States, dividends paid on our common shares would be eligible for preferential rates of taxation without regard to the trading status of our common shares.

The amount of any cash dividend paid in foreign currency will equal the U.S. dollar value of the distribution, calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the distribution is received, regardless of whether the payment is in fact converted to U.S. dollars at that time. A U.S. Holder should not recognize any foreign currency gain or loss in respect of such distribution if such foreign currency is converted into U.S. dollars on the date received. If the foreign currency is not converted into U.S. dollars on the date received, however, gain or loss may be recognized upon a subsequent sale or other disposition of the foreign currency. Such foreign currency gain or loss, if any, will be U.S.-source ordinary income or loss.

Dividends received by most U.S. Holders will constitute foreign-source “passive category” income (“general category income” for certain U.S. Holders) for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. Subject to limitations under U.S. federal income tax law concerning credits or deductions for foreign taxes and certain exceptions for short-term and hedged positions, a Luxembourg withholding tax imposed on dividends described above under “Material Luxembourg Tax Considerations for Holders of Shares—Tax regime applicable to distributions—Withholding tax” would be treated as a foreign income tax eligible for credit against a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability (or at a U.S. Holder’s election, may be deducted in computing taxable income if the U.S. Holder has elected to deduct all foreign income taxes for the taxable year). Special limitations on foreign tax credits apply to dividends subject to the preferential rate of taxation for qualified dividends. The rules with respect to foreign tax credits are complex and U.S. Holders are urged to consult their independent tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.

Taxation of Capital Gains

Gain or loss realized by a U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of common shares will be subject to U.S. federal income taxation as capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized (including the gross amount of the proceeds before the deduction of any foreign tax) on the sale or other taxable disposition and such U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common shares. Capital gains of certain non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, derived with respect to capital assets held for more than one year generally are eligible for various reduced rates of taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code.

Capital gain or loss, if any, realized by a U.S. Holder on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of a common share generally will be treated as U.S. source income or loss for U.S. foreign tax credit purposes. Consequently, in the case of a disposition of a share that is subject to Luxembourg or other foreign income tax imposed on the gain, the U.S. Holder may not be able to benefit from the foreign tax credit for that foreign income

tax (i.e., because the income or loss on the disposition would be U.S. source). Alternatively, the U.S. Holder may take a deduction for the foreign income tax if such holder does not take a credit for any foreign income tax during the taxable year.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting

In general, dividends on common shares, and payments of the proceeds of a sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of common shares, paid within the U.S. or through certain U.S. related financial intermediaries to a U.S. Holder are subject to information reporting and may be subject to backup withholding unless the holder is an exempt recipient or, in the case of backup withholding, provides an accurate taxpayer identification number and certifies under penalty of perjury that the holder is a U.S. person and is not subject to backup withholding.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Generally, you may obtain a refund of any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules that exceed your U.S. federal income tax liability by timely filing a refund claim with the IRS. The amount of any backup withholding withheld from a payment to a U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

Recently enacted legislation requires certain U.S. Holders to report to the IRS information with respect to their investment in certain “foreign financial assets,” including our common shares, not held through a custodial account with a U.S. financial institution. Investors who fail to report this required information could become subject to substantial penalties. Prospective investors are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the possible implications of this new legislation on their investment in our common shares.

F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

F.DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS

Not applicable.

G.STATEMENT BY EXPERTS

Not applicable.

G. STATEMENT BY EXPERTS

Not applicable.

H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

H.DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

We are required to file annual and special reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any documents filed by the Company at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. The SEC also maintains a website at http://www.sec.gov which contains reports and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC.

I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

I.SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Not applicable.

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to commodity price and interest rate risks, primarily related to our crop production activities and changes in exchange rates and interest rates. We manage our exposure to these risks through the use of various financial instruments, none of which are entered into for trading purposes. We have established policies and procedures governing the use of financial instruments, specifically as they relate to the type and volume of such financial instruments. Our use of financial derivative instruments is associated with our core business and is regulated by internal control policies. For further information on our market risks, please see Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements.

Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities

A. DEBT SECURITIES

A.DEBT SECURITIES

Not applicable.

B. WARRANTS AND RIGHTS

B.WARRANTS AND RIGHTS

Not applicable.

C. OTHER SECURITIES

C.OTHER SECURITIES

Not applicable.

D. AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES

D.AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies

Not applicable.

Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 15. Controls and Procedures

a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation pursuant to Rule 13a-15 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2011.2012. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based on this evaluation, our company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2011.2012.

b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that: (i) pertains to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets; (ii) provides reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements for external reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of the Company’s management and directors; and (iii) provides reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedure may deteriorate. The Company, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011.2012.

We assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011.2012. In making this assessment, management used the criteria established in “Internal Control — Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). As a result of this assessment, the Company’s management has determined that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2011.2012.

c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

This annual report does not includePrice Waterhouse & Co S.R.L, an attestation report of the Company’sindependent registered public accounting firm, regardingour independent auditor, issued an attestation report on Internal Control Over Financing Reporting on April 29, 2013. The report of Price Waterhouse & Co S.R.L, our independent auditor, on our internal control over financial reporting as the Company has not been subject to the requirementsis included herein at page F-2 of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act for a period of at least twelve calendar months as of December 31, 2011.our consolidated financial statements.

d) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

As required by Rule 13a-15(d), under the Exchange Act, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any change occurred during the period covered since the last report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation, it has been determined that there has been no change during the period covered by this annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Item 16A.Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our audit committee consists of three independent directors: Mr. Plínio Musetti, Mr. Mark Schachter and Mr. Julio Moura Neto. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Mark Schachter has the attributes of an “audit committee financial expert” and is independent within the meaning of this Item 16A and satisfies the financial literacy requirements of the NYSE.

Item 16B. Code of Ethics

Item 16B.Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics and business conduct that applies to our directors, executive officers and all employees. The text of our code of ethics is posted on our web site at:www.adecoagro.com.

Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Item 16C.Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees by categories specified below in connection with certain professional services rendered by PriceWaterhousePrice Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L. (“PwC Argentina”), Buenos Aires, Argentina, a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopersPrice WaterhouseCoopers International Limited Network, an independent registered accounting public firm and our principal external auditors, for the periods indicated. Except as set forth below, we did not pay any other fees to our auditors during the periods indicated below.

 

  For the year  ended
December 31,
   For the year  ended
December 31,
 
  (in thousands of $)   (in thousands of $) 
  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Audit Fees (1)

   1,381     705     1,983     1,381  

Audit- Related Fees (2)

   —       1,444     56     —    
  

 

   

 

 

Total

   1,381     2,149     2,039     1,381  

 

(1)“Audit fees” means the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal auditors for the audit of our annual financial statements.

(2)“Audit-related fees” represents aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal auditors for the assurance and related services, as well as in connection with audit related services for SEC or other regulatory filings, including the IPO.filings.

Audit Committee Approval Policies and Procedures

The Audit Committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures requiring that all audit and non-audit services performed by our independent auditors must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee annually reviews and pre-approves the services that may be provided by the independent auditors without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit Committee. Any service proposals submitted by external auditors that are not pre-approved services need to be discussed and approved by the Audit Committee during its meetings. Once the proposed service is approved, we or our subsidiaries formalize the engagement of services.

The Audit Committee or its Chairman, or any member of the Audit Committee to whom such authority is delegated, may approve in advance any permitted audit or permited non-audit services and fees up to a predetermined amount. The Audit Committee is authorized to establish other policies and procedures for the pre-approval of such services and fees. The Audit Committee approved all of the non-audit services described above and determined that the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC Argentina.Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L.

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

Item 16D.Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

Not applicable.

Item 16E.Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable.

Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

Item 16F.Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

Not applicable.

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 and through the date of this annual report, the principal independent accountant engaged to audit our financial statements, PwC Argentina, has not resigned, indicated that it has declined to stand for re-election after the completion of its current audit or been dismissed. For each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011, PwC Argentina has not expressed reliance on another accountant or accounting firm in its report on our audited annual financial statements for such periods.

During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 and through the date of this annual report, we have not engaged a new independent accountant as either the principal accountant to audit our consolidated financial statements, or as an independent accountant to audit a significant subsidiary and on whom the principal accountant is expected to express reliance in its report.

Item 16G. Corporate Governance

Item 16G.Corporate Governance

Our corporate governance practices are governed by Luxembourg law (particularly the law of August 10th, 1915 on commercial companies) and our Articlesarticles of Association.association. As a Luxembourg company listed on the NYSE, we are not required to comply with all of the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE. We, however, believe that our corporate governance practices meet or exceed, in all material respects, the corporate governance standards that are generally required for controlled companies by the NYSE. The following is a summary of the significant ways that our corporate governance practices differ from the corporate governance standards required for controlledlisted U.S. companies by the NYSE (provided that our corporate governance practices may differ in non-material ways from the standards required by the NYSE that are not detailed here):

Majority of Independent Directors

Under NYSE standards, U.S. listed companies must have a majority of independent directors. There is no legal obligation under Luxembourg law to have a majority of independent directors on the board of directors.

Non-management Directors’ Meetings

Under NYSE standards, non-management directors must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management present and, if such group includes directors who are not independent, a meeting should be scheduled once per year including only independent directors. Luxembourg law does not require holding of such meetings. For additional information, see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—A. Directors and Senior Management.”

Communication with Non-Management Directors

NYSE-listed companies are required to provide a method for interested parties to communicate directly with the non-management directors as a group. Shareholders may send communications to the Company’s non-management directors by writing to Mr. Plínio Musetti at Rua Amauri, 255 - 17th Floor, Jardim Europa, São Paulo, SP 01448-000, Brazil, telephone: (5511) 3035-1588. Communications will be referred to the Presiding Director for appropriate action. The status of all outstanding concerns addressed to the Presiding Director will be reported to the board of directors as appropriate.

Audit Committee

Under NYSE standards, listed U.S. companies are required to have an audit committee composed of independent directors that satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act of 1934. Our Articles of Association provide that the board of directors may set up an audit committee. The board of directors has set up an Audit Committee and has appointed Mr. Plínio Musetti, Mr. Mark Schachter and Mr. Julio Moura Neto as members of its audit committee. In accordance with NYSE standards, we have an audit committee entirely composed of independent directors. For additional information, see “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees—C. Board Practices”.

Under NYSE standards, all audit committee members of listed U.S. companies are required to be financially literate or must acquire such financial knowledge within a reasonable period and at least one of its members shall have experience in accounting or financial administration. In addition, if a member of the audit committee is simultaneously a member of the audit committee of more than three public companies, and the listed company does not limit the number of audit committees on which its members may serve, then in each case the board must

determine whether the simultaneous service would prevent such member from effectively serving on the listed company’s audit committee and shall publicly disclose its decision. No comparable provisions on audit committee membership exist under Luxembourg law or our articles of association.

Standards for Evaluating Director Independence

Under NYSE standards, the board is required, on a case by case basis, to express an opinion with regard to the independence or lack of independence of each individual director. Neither Luxembourg law nor our Articles of Association require the board to express such an opinion. In addition, the definition of “independent” under the rules of the NYSE differs in some non-material respects from the definition contained in our Articles of Association.

Audit Committee Responsibilities

Pursuant to our Articles of Association, the audit committee shall assist the board of directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, including periodically reporting to the board of directors on its activity and the adequacy of the Company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting. As per the audit committee charter, as amended, the audit committee shall make recommendations for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of, and consider the independence of, the company’s external auditors. The audit committee is required to review material transactions (as defined by the Articles of Association) between us or our subsidiaries with related parties, perform such other duties imposed to it by laws and regulations of the regulated market(s) on which the shares of the Company are listed, and also perform the other duties entrusted to it by the board.

The NYSE requires certain matters to be set forth in the audit committee charter of U.S. listed companies. Our audit committee charter provides for many of the responsibilities that are expected from such bodies under the NYSE standard; however, due to our equity structure and holding company nature, the charter does not contain all such responsibilities, including provisions related to setting hiring policies for employees or former employees of independent auditors.

Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.

The NYSE requires that a listed U.S. company have a nominating/corporate governance committee of independent directors and a committee charter specifying the purpose, duties and evaluation procedures of the committee. As permitted under Luxembourg law and our Articles of Association, we do not currently have a nominating or corporate governance committee.

Shareholder Voting on Equity Compensation Plans

Under NYSE standards, shareholders of U.S. listed companies must be given the opportunity to vote on equity compensation plans and material revisions thereto, except for employment inducement awards, certain grants, plans and amendments in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and certain specific types of plans. Neither Luxembourg corporate law nor our articles of incorporation require shareholder approval of equity based compensation plans. Luxembourg law only requires approval of the board of directors for the adoption of equity based compensation plans.

Disclosure of Corporate Governance Guidelines

NYSE-listed companies must adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines. Neither Luxembourg law nor our Articles of Association require the adoption or disclosure of corporate governance guidelines. Our board of directors follows corporate governance guidelines consistent with our equity structure and holding company nature, but we have not codified them and therefore do not disclose them on our website.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Under NYSE standards, listed companies must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. Neither Luxembourg law nor our Articles of Association require the adoption or disclosure of such a code of conduct.

We have adopted a code of ethics and business conduct that applies to our directors, executive officers and all employees. The text of our code of ethics is posted on our web site at: www.adecoagro.com.

Chief Executive Officer Certification

A chief executive officer of a U.S. company listed on NYSE must annually certify that he or she is not aware of any violation by the company of NYSE corporate governance standards. In accordance with NYSE rules applicable to foreign private issuers, our chief executive officer is not required to provide NYSE with this annual compliance certification. However, in accordance with NYSE rules applicable to all listed companies, our chief executive officer must promptly notify NYSE in writing after any of our executive officers becomes aware of any noncompliance with any applicable provision of NYSE’s corporate governance standards. In addition, we must submit an executed written affirmation annually and an interim written affirmation each time a change occurs to the board or the audit committee.

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure

Item 16H.Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 17. Financial Statements

We have responded to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this item.

Item 18. Financial Statements.

See pages F-1 through F-90 of this annual report.

Item 19. Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

  1.1  Amended and Restated Articles of Association of Adecoagro S.A. dated January 17, 2012, previously filed as exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 23, 2012 and incorporated by reference herein.

April 9, 2013.
  4.1  Loan Agreement, dated December 19, 2008, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-171683) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2011 (“Form F-1”) and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.2  First Amendment Offer to Loan Agreement, dated February 20, 2009, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.3  Second Amendment Offer to Loan Agreement, dated December 29, 2009, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.4  Third Waiver Request to Loan Agreement, dated March 30, 2010, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.5  Fourth Amendment Offer to Loan Agreement, dated May 14, 2010, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.

  4.6  Fifth Amendment Offer to Loan Agreement, dated November 8, 2010, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank, previously filed as exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.7  Amendment Offer to Loan Agreement, dated March 24, 2011, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.R.L. and Inter-American Development Bank., previously filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
  4.8  Amendment Offer 02/2011 to Loan Agreement, dated November 9, 2011, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A., Pilagá S.A. and Inter-American Development Bank., previously filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
  4.9  Senior Secured Loan Facility, dated July 28, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, previously filed as exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.10  Export Prepayment Financing Agreement, dated July 13, 2007, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.11  First Amendment to Export Prepayment Financing Agreement, dated March 4, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.12  English translation of Financing Agreement through BNDES Repasse, dated February 1, 2008, between Adeco Brasil Participações S.A. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.13  English translation of First Amendment to Financing Agreement BNDES Repasse, dated July 1, 2008, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.14  English translation of Second Amendment to Financing Agreement BNDES Repasse, dated March 4, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.

  4.15  English translation of Credit Facility, dated July 30, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Banco do Brasil S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.16  Unit Issuance Agreement, dated February 16, 2006, between International Farmland Holdings LLC and Usina Monte Alegre S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.17  Share Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated February 16, 2006, between International Farmland Holdings LLC and Usina Monte Alegre S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.18  Right of First Offer Agreement, dated February 16, 2006, between International Farmland Holdings LLC and Usina Monte Alegre S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.19  Supply Offer Letter for milk, dated November 7, 2007, between La Lácteo S.A. and Adeco Agropecuaria S.R.L., previously filed as exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.20  Amendment to Supply Offer Letter for milk, dated February 1, 2010, between La Lácteo S.A. and Adeco Agropecuaria S.R.L., previously filed as exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.

  4.21  Commercial Contract for sugar, dated March 23, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Bunge International Commerce Ltd., previously filed as exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.22  Amendment to Commercial Contract for sugar, dated June 17, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Bunge International Commerce Ltd., previously filed as exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.23  English translation of Consignment Contract, dated February 19, 2000, between Molinos Ala S.A. (currently Pilagá S.R.L.) and Establecimiento Las Marías S.A.C.I.F.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.24  English translation of Sale Agreement, dated July 8, 2009, between Pilagá S.R.L. and Galicia Warrants S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.25  English translation of Mortgage, dated July 8, 2009, between Pilagá S.R.L. and Galicia Warrants S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.26  English translation of Reserve Power Agreement, dated February 6, 2009, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica, previously filed as exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.27  English translation of Energy Purchase Contract, dated January 19, 2009, between Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. and Cemig Geração e Transmissão S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.28  English translation of Energy Distribution Contract, dated June 3, 2008 between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Empresa Energética do Mato Grosso do Sul., previously filed as exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.

  4.29  English translation of First Amendment to Energy Distribution Contract, dated April 6, 2009 between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Empresa Energética do Mato Grosso do Sul., previously filed as exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.30  English translation of Second Amendment to Energy Distribution Contract, dated May 1, 2010 between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Empresa Energética do Mato Grosso do Sul., previously filed as exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.31  English translation of Sale Agreement for cattle, dated December 14, 2009, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Quickfood S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.32  English translation of First Amendment to Sale Agreement for cattle, dated December 16, 2009, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Quickfood S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.30 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.33  English translation of Second Amendment to Sale Agreement for cattle, dated December 17, 2009, between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Quickfood S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.31 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.

  4.34  English translation of Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August 23, 2010, between Kadesh Hispania, S.L., Leterton España, S.L. and Dinaluca S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.35  Form of Registration Rights Agreement between Adecoagro S.A. and certain shareholders, previously filed as exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.36  Second Amendment to Export Prepayment Financing Agreement, dated December 14, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.38 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.37  English translation of Third Amendment to Financing Agreement BNDES Repasse, dated December 14, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and a syndicate of banks, previously filed as exhibit 10.39 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.38  English translation of First Amendment to Credit Facility, dated December 18, 2010, between Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. and Banco do Brasil S.A., previously filed as exhibit 10.40 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.39  Stock Subscription Agreement, dated January 6, 2011, between Adecoagro S.A. and Al Gharrafa Investment Company, previously filed as exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s registration statement on Form F-1 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.40  English translation of Promise to Sell, dated December 21, 2010, between Kelizer S.C.A. and Las Mesetas S.A., previously filed as exhibit 4.40 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20- for fiscal year-end 2010 and incorporated by reference herein.
  4.41  English translation of Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August 18, 2011, between Kadesh Hispania, S.L., Leterton España, S.L. and Compañía Agroforestal de Servicios y Mandatos S.A., previously filed as Exhibit 4.41 to the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
  4.42  English translation of Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August 19, 2011, between Kadesh Hispania, S.L., Leterton España, S.L. and Simoneta S.A., previously filed as Exhibit 4.42 to the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
  4.43English Summary Translation of Finance Agreement dated December 27, 2012 by and among Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda., as borrower, Adecoagro Brasil Participações S.A., as participant, and Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES, as lender.
  4.44English Summary Translation of Credit Agreement dated December 27, 2012 by and among Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda., as borrower, and Adecoagro Brasil Participações S.A. as participant, and Banco do Brasil S.A., Banco Itaú BBA S.A., as lenders, and Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – (BNDES), as guarantor.
  8.1  Subsidiaries of Adecoagro S.A. as of DecemberMarch 31, 2011.

2013.
12.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
12.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
13.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
13.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
15.1  Consent of Cushman & Wakefield Argentina S.A.
15.2  Consent of Price Waterhouse & Co. S.R.L.

SIGNATURES

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

Adecoagro S.A.
By

By /s//s/ Mariano Bosch

Name:Mariano Bosch
Title:Chief Executive Officer

Date: April 27, 201229, 2013

Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

F - 1


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders of

Adecoagro S.A.

We have auditedIn our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’s equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Adecoagro S.A. and its subsidiaries as ofat December 31, 2011, 20102012 and 2009,2011, and the related consolidated statementsresults of incometheir operations and comprehensive income, of changes in shareholders’ equity and oftheir cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011. These2012 in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, are the responsibilityfor maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the Company’s management.effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” appearing under Item 15. Our responsibility is to express an opinionopinions on these financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

integrated audit (which was an integrated audit in 2012). We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesmisstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includesstatements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well asand evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.opinions.

In our opinion,A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the consolidatedreliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements referredfor external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to above presentthe maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in allaccordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material respects,effect on the financial positionstatements.

F - 2


Because of Adecoagro S.A. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, and the resultsinherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of their operations and their cash flows for eachany evaluation of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

As discussed in Note 2.3effectiveness to future periods are subject to the consolidated financial statements,risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the Company changeddegree of compliance with the manner in which presents interest paid in the statement of cash flows in 2011.policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

March 27, 2012April 29, 2013

 

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. S.R.L.
by 

/s/ Mariano C. Tomatis

Marcelo de Nicola
(Partner)
 Mariano C. Tomatis (Partner)

Marcelo de Nicola

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Legal information

Denomination:Adecoagro S.A.

Legal address:13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931, Luxembourg

RCS Luxembourg: B153681

Company activity:Agricultural and agro-industrial

Date of registration:June 11, 20112010

Expiration of company charter:No term defined

Number of register:register (RCS Luxembourg):B153.681

Capital stock:120,533,415 122,220,606 common shares (of which 2,3703,860 are treasury shares)

Majority shareholder:Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC FBO Quantum Partners LP

Legal address:1300 Thames St. 5th FL, Baltimore MD 21231-3495, United States of America

Parent company activity:Investing

Capital stock:25,384,04925,910,004 common shares

 

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Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

as of December 31, 2011, 20102012 and 20092011

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

   Note  2011  2010   2009 
         (as revised)   (as revised) 
         (Note 2.3)   (Note 2.3) 

ASSETS

       

Non-Current Assets

       

Property, plant and equipment, net

  6   759,696    751,992     682,878  

Investment property

  7   27,883    21,417     21,246  

Intangible assets, net

  8   36,755    28,653     21,859  

Biological assets

  9   187,973    133,593     190,714  

Investments in joint ventures

  10   4,299    6,271     6,506  

Deferred income tax assets

  21   37,081    47,056     15,656  

Trade and other receivables, net

  11,12   15,746    30,752     22,065  

Other assets

     1,408    26     34  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Assets

     1,070,841    1,019,760     960,958  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Assets

       

Biological assets

  9   51,627    53,164     39,740  

Inventories

  13   96,147    57,170     57,902  

Trade and other receivables, net

  11,12   141,181    119,205     106,212  

Derivative financial instruments

  11   10,353    876     99  

Cash and cash equivalents

  11,14   330,546    70,269     74,806  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     629,854    300,684     278,759  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     1,700,695    1,320,444     1,239,717  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

       

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent

       

Share capital

  16   180,800    120,000     120,000  

Share premium

  16   926,005    563,343     563,343  

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (99,202  11,273     2,516  

Equity-settled compensation

     15,306    13,659     11,914  

Other reserves

     (526  —       —    

Treasury shares

     (4  —       —    

Retained earnings

     57,497    257     44,161  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     1,079,876    708,532     741,934  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non controlling interest

     14,993    14,570     15,222  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

     1,094,869    723,102     757,156  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Trade and other payables

  11,19   8,418    11,785     6,822  

Borrowings

  11,20   203,409    250,672     203,134  

Derivative financial instruments

     —      —       280  

Deferred income tax liabilities

  21   92,989    91,088     77,588  

Payroll and social liabilities

  22   1,431    1,178     1,106  

Provisions for other liabilities

  23   3,358    4,606     3,326  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

     309,605    359,329     292,256  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

       

Trade and other payables

  11,19   114,020    69,236     62,098  

Current income tax liabilities

     872    978     222  

Payroll and social liabilities

  22   17,010    15,478     10,079  

Borrowings

  11,20   157,296    138,800     103,647  

Derivative financial instruments

  11   6,054    8,920     12,607  

Provisions for other liabilities

  23   969    4,601     1,652  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     296,221    238,013     190,305  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     605,826    597,342     482,561  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

     1,700,695    1,320,444     1,239,717  
    

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 4


Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Income

for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

   Note  2011  2010  2009 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

  24   365,857    294,529    183,386  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

  25   (237,404  (219,201  (180,083
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

     128,453    75,328    3,303  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

  24   182,227    131,738    130,217  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

  25   (182,227  (131,738  (130,217

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

     86,811    (30,528  71,668  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

     10,523    7,999    12,787  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit / (Loss) from Agricultural Activities

     97,334    (22,529  84,455  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

     225,787    52,799    87,758  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

  25   (65,142  (56,562  (52,393

Selling expenses

  25   (59,404  (52,528  (31,169

Other operating income, net

  27   24,581    18,224    13,071  

Share of loss of joint venture

  10   (1,034  (50  (294
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

     124,788    (38,117  16,973  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Finance income

  28   9,132    16,559    11,553  

Finance costs

  28   (62,341  (39,496  (34,216
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial results, net

  28   (53,209  (22,937  (22,663
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) Before Income Tax

     71,579    (61,054  (5,690
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax (expense)/ benefit

  21   (14,662  16,263    5,415  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) for the Year

     56,917    (44,791  (275
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Attributable to:

      

Equity holders of the parent

     56,018    (43,904  (260

Non controlling interest

     899    (887  (15

Earnings / (loss) per share attributable to the equity holders of the parent during the year:

      

Basic

  29   0.4787    (0.5488  (0.0033

Diluted

  29   0.4753    (0.5488  (0.0033
   Note  2012  2011 

ASSETS

     

Non-Current Assets

     

Property, plant and equipment, net

  6   880,897    759,696  

Investment property

  7   15,542    27,883  

Intangible assets, net

  8   32,880    36,755  

Biological assets

  9   224,966    187,973  

Investments in joint ventures

  10   2,613    4,299  

Financial assets

  11   11,878    —    

Deferred income tax assets

  22   35,391    37,081  

Trade and other receivables, net

  13   44,030    15,746  

Other assets

     1,398    1,408  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Assets

     1,249,595    1,070,841  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current Assets

     

Biological assets

  9   73,170    51,627  

Inventories

  14   95,321    96,147  

Trade and other receivables, net

  13   135,848    141,181  

Derivative financial instruments

  12   5,212    10,353  

Cash and cash equivalents

  15   218,809    330,546  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     528,360    629,854  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     1,777,955    1,700,695  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

     

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent

     

Share capital

  17   183,331    180,800  

Share premium

  17   940,332    926,005  

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (182,929  (99,202

Equity-settled compensation

     17,952    15,306  

Other reserves

     (349  (526

Treasury shares

     (6  (4

Retained earnings

     67,647    57,497  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     1,025,978    1,079,876  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non controlling interest

  17   65    14,993  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

     1,026,043    1,094,869  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Non-Current Liabilities

     

Trade and other payables

  20   4,575    8,418  

Borrowings

  21   354,249    203,409  

Deferred income tax liabilities

  22   75,389    92,989  

Payroll and social liabilities

  23   1,512    1,431  

Provisions for other liabilities

  24   1,892    3,358  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

     437,617    309,605  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

     

Trade and other payables

  20   99,685    114,020  

Current income tax liabilities

     187    872  

Payroll and social liabilities

  23   22,948    17,010  

Borrowings

  21   184,884    157,296  

Derivative financial instruments

  12   5,751    6,054  

Provisions for other liabilities

  24   840    969  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     314,295    296,221  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     751,912    605,826  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

     1,777,955    1,700,695  
    

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F - 5


Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Profit/ (loss) for the year

   56,917    (44,791  (275

Other comprehensive income:

    

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

   (112,071  8,956    91,293  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) / income for the year

   (112,071  8,956    91,293  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year

   (55,154  (35,835  91,018  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Attributable to:

    

Equity holders of the parent

   (54,592  (35,147  89,215  

Non controlling interest

   (562  (688  1,803  
   Note   2012  2011  2010 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

   25     379,526    365,857    294,529  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   26     (263,978  (237,404  (219,201
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

     115,548    128,453    75,328  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   25     225,174    182,227    131,738  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

   26     (225,174  (182,227  (131,738

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

     16,643    86,811    (30,528

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

     16,004    10,523    7,999  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit / (Loss) from Agricultural Activities

     32,647    97,334    (22,529
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

     148,195    225,787    52,799  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   26     (57,691  (65,142  (56,562

Selling expenses

   26     (58,602  (59,404  (52,528

Other operating income, net

   28     29,818    24,581    18,224  

Share of loss of joint venture

   11     (2,761  (1,034  (50
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

     58,959    124,788    (38,117
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Finance income

   29     11,538    9,132    16,559  

Finance costs

   29     (66,654  (62,341  (39,496
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial results, net

   29     (55,116  (53,209  (22,937
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) Before Income Tax

     3,843    71,579    (61,054
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax benefit / (expense)

   22     5,436    (14,662  16,263  
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit/ (Loss) for the Year

     9,279    56,917    (44,791
    

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Attributable to:

      

Equity holders of the parent

     9,397    56,018    (43,904

Non controlling interest

     (118  899    (887

Earnings / (loss) per share attributable to the equity holders of the parent during the year:

      

Basic

   30     0.077    0.479    (0.549

Diluted

   30     0.077    0.475    (0.549

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F - 6


Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ EquityComprehensive Income

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

  Attributable to equity holders of the parent  Non
Controlling
Interest
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Share Capital
(*)

(Note 16)
  Share
Premium

(Note 16)
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Equity-settled
Compensation
  Other
reserves
  Treasury
shares

(Note 17)
  Retained
Earnings
  Subtotal   

Balance at January 1, 2009

  108,108    507,516    (87,978  9,092    —      —      44,421    581,159    57,269    638,428  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (260  (260  (15  (275

Other comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      89,475    —      —      —      —      89,475    1,818    91,293  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      89,475    —      —      —      (260  89,215    1,803    91,018  

Employee share options granted (Note 17)

  —      —      —      2,822    —      —      —      2,822    58    2,880  

Capital contribution

  11,892    55,827    —      —      —      —      —      67,719    1,382    69,101  

Disposal of subsidiary

  —      —      1,019    —      —      —      —      1,019    21    1,040  

Subsidiaries spin-off

  —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      (45,311  (45,311
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2009

  120,000    563,343    2,516    11,914    —      —      44,161    741,934    15,222    757,156  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (43,904  (43,904  (887  (44,791

Other comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      8,757    —      —      —      —      8,757    199    8,956  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      8,757    —      —      —      (43,904  (35,147  (688  (35,835

Employee share options granted (Note 17)

  —      —      —      1,745    —      —      —      1,745    36    1,781  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

  120,000    563,343    11,273    13,659    —      —      257    708,532    14,570    723,102  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2012  2011  2010 

Profit/ (loss) for the year

   9,279    56,917    (44,791

Other comprehensive income:

    

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

   (80,755  (112,071  8,956  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss)/ income for the year

   (80,755  (112,071  8,956  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) for the year

   (71,476  (55,154  (35,835
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Attributable to:

    

Equity holders of the parent

   (70,792  (54,592  (35,147

Non controlling interest

   (684  (562  (688

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F - 7


Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

  Attributable to equity holders of the parent  Non
Controlling
Interest
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
  Share Capital
(*)

(Note 16)
  Share
Premium

(Note 16)
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Equity-settled
Compensation
  Other
reserves
  Treasury
shares

(Note 17)
  Retained
Earnings
  Subtotal   

Balance at December 31, 2010

  120,000    563,343    11,273    13,659    —      —      257    708,532    14,570    723,102  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      56,018    56,018    899    56,917  

Other comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      (110,610  —      —      —      —      (110,610  (1,461  (112,071
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      (110,610  —      —      —      56,018    (54,592  (562  (55,154

Net proceeds from IPO and Private placement (Note 16)

  60,104    362,926    —      —      —      —      —      423,030    —      423,030  

Employee share options (Note 17):

          

- Granted

  —      —      —      874    —      —      —      874    14    888  

- Exercised

  55    271    —      (110  —      —      —      216    (2  214  

- Forfeited

  —      —      —      (1,122  —      —      1,122    —      —      —    

Restricted shares (Note 17):

          

- Issued

  641    —      —      —      (632  —      —      9    (9  —    

- Granted

  —      —      —      2,751    —      —      —      2,751    38    2,789  

- Exercised

  —      746    —      (838  102    —      —      10    (10  —    

- Forfeited

  —      —      —      —      4    (4  —      —      —      —    

Acquisition of non controlling interest (**)

  —      (1,281  135    92    —      —      100    (954  954    —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

  180,800    926,005    (99,202  15,306    (526  (4  57,497    1,079,876    14,993    1,094,869  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(*)On January 24, 2011 shareholders approved a reverse stock split whereby every three shares of capital stock were converted into two shares, changing the nominal value of common shares from US$ 1 to US$ 1.5. Consequently, share capital as from January 24, 2011 totaled 80 million shares that represent US$ 120 million (see Note 1).
(**)As consequence of new contributions made in International Farmland Holdings LP fully attributable to the Group, non controlling interest was reduced from 2% to 1.36% (Note 16).
  Attributable to equity holders of the parent       
  Share
Capital

(Note 17)
  Share
Premium

(Note 17)
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Equity-settled
Compensation
  Other
reserves
  Treasury
shares

(Note 18)
  Retained
Earnings
  Subtotal  Non
Controlling
Interest
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance at January 1, 2010

  120,000    563,343    2,516    11,914    —      —      44,161    741,934    15,222    757,156  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss for the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (43,904  (43,904  (887  (44,791

Other comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      8,757    —      —      —      —      8,757    199    8,956  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      8,757    —      —      —      (43,904  (35,147  (688  (35,835

Employee share options granted (Note 18)

  —      —      —      1,745    —      —      —      1,745    36    1,781  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

  120,000    563,343    11,273    13,659    —      —      257    708,532    14,570    723,102  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss for the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      56,018    56,018    899    56,917  

Other comprehensive income for the year

  —      —      (110,610  —      —      —      —      (110,610  (1,461  (112,071
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      (110,610  —      —      —      56,018    (54,592  (562  (55,154

Net proceeds from IPO and Private placement (Note 17)

  60,104    362,926    —      —      —      —      —      423,030    —      423,030  

Employee share options (Note 18):

          

- Value of employee services

  —      —      —      874    —      —      —      874    14    888  

- Exercised

  55    271    —      (110  —      —      —      216    (2  214  

- Forfeited

  —      —      —      (1,122  —      —      1,122    —      —      —    

Restricted shares (Note 18):

          

- Issued

  641    —      —      —      (632  —      —      9    (9  —    

- Value of employee services

  —      —      —      2,751    —      —      —      2,751    38    2,789  

- Vested

  —      746    —      (838  102    —      —      10    (10  —    

- Forfeited

  —      —      —      —      4    (4  —      —      —      —    

Acquisition of non controlling interest (Note 17)

  —      (1,281  135    92    —      —      100    (954  954    —    
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

  180,800    926,005    (99,202  15,306    (526  (4  57,497    1,079,876    14,993    1,094,869  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

  Attributable to equity holders of the parent       
  Share
Capital

(Note 17)
  Share
Premium

(Note 17)
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Equity-settled
Compensation
  Other
reserves
  Treasury
shares

(Note 18)
  Retained
Earnings
  Subtotal  Non
Controlling
Interest
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2011

  180,800    926,005    (99,202  15,306    (526  (4  57,497    1,079,876    14,993    1,094,869  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit for the year

  —      —      —      —      —      —      9,397    9,397    (118  9,279  

Other comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      (80,189  —      —      —      —      (80,189  (566  (80,755
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the year

  —      —      (80,189  —      —      —      9,397    (70,792  (684  (71,476

Employee share options (Note 18):

          

- Value of employee services

  —      —      0    265    —      —      —      265    2    267  

- Exercised

  49    263    0    (93  —      —      —      219    (2  217  

- Forfeited

  —      —      0    (82  —      —      82    —      —      —    

Restricted shares (Note 18):

          

- Value of employee services

  —      —      —      3,847    —      —      —      3,847    24    3,871  

- Vested

  —      1,347    —      (1,516  181    —      —      12    (12  —    

- Forfeited

  —      —      —      —      2    (2  —      —      —      —    

Acquisition of non controlling interest (Note 17)

  2,482    12,717    (1,845  225    (6  —      671    14,244    (14,244  —    

Disposal of subsidiary (Nota 16)

  —      —      (1,693  —      —      —      —      (1,693  (12  (1,705
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

  183,331    940,332    (182,929  17,952    (349  (6  67,647    1,025,978    65    1,026,043  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

  Note   2011 2010 2009   Note  2012 2011 2010 
        (as revised)
(Note 2.3)
 (as revised)
(Note 2.3)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

            

Profit / (loss) for the year

     56,917    (44,791  (275     9,279    56,917    (44,791

Adjustments for:

            

Income tax expense / (benefit)

   21     14,662    (16,263  (5,415

Income tax (benefit) / expense

  22   (5,436  14,662    (16,263

Depreciation

   6     33,847    37,217    30,059    6   54,117    33,847    37,217  

Amortization

   8     337    346    297    8   351    337    346  

Gain from the disposal of other property items

   27     (394  (847  (337  28   (882  (394  (847

Gain from disposal of farmlands

   27     (8,832  (20,837  —      28   —      (8,832  (20,837

Gain from the sale of subsidiaries

   27     —      —      (18,839  28   (27,513  —      —    

Equity settled shared-based compensation granted

   26     3,677    1,781    2,880  

(Gain) / loss from derivative financial instruments and forwards

   27,28     (12,084  (1,189  7,486  

Equity settled share-based compensation granted

  27   4,138    3,677    1,781  

Loss / gain from derivative financial instruments and forwards

  28,29   6,304    (12,084  (1,189

Interest expense, net

   28     33,006    33,028    27,750    29   18,948    33,006    33,028  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of non harvested biological assets (unrealized)

   5     (17,136  72,374    (55,841  5   13,335    (17,136  72,374  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

   5     (1,816  (1,527  (127  5   (2,024  (1,816  (1,527

Provision and allowances

     (3,147  4,980    4,013       (2,020  (3,147  4,980  

Share of loss from joint venture

   10     1,034    50    294    10   2,761    1,034    50  

Foreign exchange losses / (gains), net

   28     12,683    (7,324  (10,903  29   26,080    12,683    (7,324
    

 

  

 

  

 

 

Subtotal

     97,438    112,754    56,998  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

            

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

     (15,850  3,584    (30,388     (39,163  (15,850  3,584  

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

     (49,776  2,259    3,442       (3,794  (49,776  2,259  

Decrease in biological assets

     6,745    7,171    20,389  

(Increase) / decrease in other assets

     (1,382  8    (5

(Decrease) / increase in derivative financial instruments

     (248  (3,554  3,162  

(Increase) / decrease in biological assets

     (5,830  6,745    7,171  

(Decrease) / increase in other assets

     10    (1,382  8  

Decrease in derivative financial instruments

     (1,467  (248  (3,554

Increase/ (decrease) in trade and other payables

     19,855    (4,221  11,508       15,309    19,855    (4,221

Increase in payroll and social security liabilities

     1,785    5,470    4,327       5,784    1,785    5,470  

(Decrease) / increase in provisions for other liabilities

     (641  319    (165

Increase/ (decrease) in provisions for other liabilities

     132    (641  319  
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash generated from/ (used in) operating activities before interest and taxes paid

     73,242    68,034    (6,688

Net cash generated from operating activities before interest and taxes paid

     68,419    73,242    68,034  

Income tax paid

     (16,656  (7,813  (13,322     (596  (16,656  (7,813
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities

     56,586    60,221    (20,010
    

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash generated from operating activities

     67,823    56,586    60,221  
    

 

  

 

  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Adecoagro S.A.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

  Note   2011 2010 2009   Note  2012 2011 2010 
        (as revised)
(Note 2.3)
 (as revised)
(Note 2.3)
 

Cash flows from investing activities:

            

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

   31     (11,617  (7,872  —      32   —      (11,617  (7,872

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   6     (90,422  (87,679  (97,817  6   (218,770  (90,422  (87,679

Purchases of intangible assets

   8     (195  (33  (315  8   (359  (195  (33

Purchase of cattle and planting cost of non current biological assets

     (63,074  (35,060  (40,492     (82,612  (63,074  (35,060

Interest received

   28     8,019    1,341    472    29   11,249    8,019    1,341  

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     2,611    2,103    7,341       851    2,611    2,103  

Proceeds from sale of farmlands

   15     20,532    10,000    —      16   15,703    20,532    10,000  

Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries

   15     —      5,475    16,425    16   10,208    —      5,475  

Payment of escrows arising on subsidiaries acquired

     (6,347  —      —    

Investment in joint ventures

  16   (3,000  —      —    

Payment of seller financing arising on subsidiaries acquired

     (33,485  (6,347  —    
    

 

  

 

  

 

 
    

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (140,493  (111,725  (114,386     (300,215  (140,493  (111,725
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

            

Net proceeds from IPO and Private placement

   16     421,778    —      —      17   —      421,778    —    

Capital contributions from shareholders

     —      —      69,101  

Proceeds from equity settled shared-based compensation exercised

     214    —      —         218    214    —    

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

   20     34,980    98,581    80,000    21   230,601    34,980    98,581  

Payments of long-term borrowings

   20     (82,244  (31,202  —      21   (79,781  (82,244  (31,202

Interest paid

   2.3     (33,481  (33,283  (25,797     (34,587  (33,481  (33,283

Net increase in short-term borrowings

   20     19,545    12,449    6,946    21   17,057    19,545    12,449  
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash generated from financing activities

     360,792    46,545    130,250       133,508    360,792    46,545  
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     276,885    (4,960  (4,146

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (98,884  276,885    (4,960
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     70,269    74,806    93,360       330,546    70,269    74,806  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (16,608  423    (14,408     (12,853  (16,608  423  
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     330,546    70,269    74,806       218,809    330,546    70,269  
    

 

  

 

  

 

     

 

  

 

  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

1.General information and Reorganization

Adecoagro S.A. (the “Company” or “Adecoagro”) is the Group’s ultimate parent company and is a société anonyme (stock corporation) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Adecoagro is a holding company primarily engaged through its operating subsidiaries in agricultural and agro-industrial activities. The Company and its operating subsidiaries are collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Group”. These activities are carried out through three major lines of business, namely, Farming; Sugar, Ethanol and Energy;Energy and Land Transformation. Farming is further comprised of five reportable segments, which are described in detail in Note 5 to these consolidated financial statements.

The Group was established in 2002 and has subsequently grown significantly both organically and through acquisitions. The Group currently has operations in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. See Note 32 for a description of the Group companies.

The Company is the Group’s ultimate parent company andAdecoagro is a Societe Anonyme corporation incorporated and domiciledPublic Company listed in the Grand DuchyNew York Stock Exchange as a foreign registered company under the symbol of Luxembourg. The address of its registered office is 13-15 Avenue de la Liberté, L-1931, Luxembourg.AGRO.

These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on March 27, 2012.

Reorganization

On October 30, 2010, the members of International Farmland Holdings LLC (“IFH”) completed the contribution of 98% of their respective interests in IFH on a pro rata basis to a newly formed entity, Adecoagro, as contribution in kind in exchange for 100% of the common shares of Adecoagro outstanding as of that date (hereinafter referred to as the “Reorganization”).

This Reorganization was done, among other things, to facilitate the initial public offering of the Group, which occurred on January 28, 2011. Adecoagro had no prior assets, holdings or operations.

The Reorganization did not qualify as a business combination under common control; rather, it was a simple Reorganization of the capital of IFH, the existing entity. Consequently, it has been retroactively reflected in the consolidated financial statements of Adecoagro in the period in which the Reorganization occurred. Therefore, the consolidated financial statements of Adecoagro as of and for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 have been presented using the historical values stemming from the consolidated financial statements of IFH, although the issued share capital reflects that of Adecoagro as of those dates.

On January 28, 2011 the Company successfully completed an initial public offering and a private placement (see Note 16).19, 2013.

 

2.Summary of significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

 

2.1.Basis of preparation and presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). All IFRS issued by the IASB, effective at the time of preparing these consolidated financial statements have been applied.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 11


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.1.Basis of preparation (continued)

The financial year corresponds to the calendar year. The consolidated statements of income, of changes in shareholders´ equity, of comprehensive income and of cash flows include two comparative years.

Presentation in the consolidated statement of financial position differentiates between current and non-current assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities are regarded as current if they mature within one year or are held for sale. The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States Dollars.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss and biological assets and agricultural produce at the point of harvest measured at fair value.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.

(a) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards effective in 2011 and adopted by the Group in 2011

There arewere no new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are effective for the first time for the year beginning on January 1, 2011 that would be expected to have a material impact on the Group.

(b) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are effective in 2011 but not relevant to the Group’s operations

An amendment to IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation” was issued in October 2009. The amendment clarifies that rights issues, options and warrants denominated in a currency other than the issuer’s functional currency and offered on a pro-rata basis to all owners of the same class of equity must be classified as equity. Such rights issues have so far been accounted for as liabilities. The change relates only to issues of a fixed number of shares at a fixed foreign-currency exercise price. The amendment is to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after February 1, 2010. Earlier application is permitted. The amendment was effective for the Group’s year ended December 31, 2011, and did not have an impact on the presentation of the Group’s financial position, results of operations2012 that were either applicable or earnings per share.

The IASB issued IAS 24 (revised) “Related Party Disclosures” in November 2009. The revisions provide a partial exemption from the disclosure requirements for government-related entities and simplify the definition of a related party. The revisions are applicable for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011. Earlier application is permitted. The revised standard was effective for the Group’s year ended December 31, 2011, and did not have an impact on the presentation of the Group’s financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.

In November 2009, the IFRIC issued IFRIC 19 “Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments”. The interpretation addresses the accounting treatment in cases where a company settles all or part of a financial liability by issuing equity instrumentsmaterial to the creditor. It is to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2010. Earlier application is permitted. The amendment was effective for the Group’s year ended December 31, 2011, and did not have an impact on the presentation of the Group’s financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.Group.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 12


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.1.Basis of preparation and presentation (continued)

 

In November 2009 amendments were issued to IFRIC 14 “IAS 19 – The Limit onBelow is a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction”, an interpretation of IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”. The amendments apply when a company is subject to minimum pension plan funding requirements. They enable prepaymentsdescription of the respective contributionsstandards, amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB to be recognized as an asset. The amendmentsexisting standards that have been issued and are to be appliedmandatory for annualthe Group’s fiscal periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. Earlier application is permitted. The amendment was effective for the Group’s year ended December 31, 2011, and did not have an impact on the presentation of the Group’s financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.

On 6 May 2010, the IASB issued Improvements to IFRSs – a collection of amendments to seven IFRSs – as part of its program of annual improvements to its standards. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2010 and January 1, 2011 (thus effective for the Group’s year ended December 31, 2011), although entities are permitted to adopt them earlier. These amendments relate to IFRS 1 “First Time Adoption of IFRS”, IFRS 3 “Business Combination”, IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”, IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”, IAS 27 “Consolidated and separate financial statements”, IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” and IFRIC 13 “Customer Loyalty Programmes”. The amendments did not have a material impact on the presentation of the Group’s financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.

(c) Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective

The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the Group’s accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 20122013 or later periods and the Group haswhich have not been early adopted them:by the Group:

In November 2009 and October 2010, the IASB issued IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. The standard incorporatesinstruments”, which addresses the first partclassification, measurement and recognition of a three-phase project to replacefinancial assets and financial liabilities. It replaces the parts of IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”. IFRS 9 prescribes that relate to the classification and measurement of financial assets.instruments. IFRS 9 requires that financial assets are subsequently measured either “at amortized cost” or “at fair value”, depending on whether certain conditions are met. In addition, IFRS 9 permits an entity to designate an instrument, that would otherwise have been classified in the “at amortized cost” category, to be “at fair value” if that designation eliminates or significantly reducesclassified into two measurement or recognition inconsistencies. The prescribed category for equity instruments iscategories: those measured as at fair value through profit or loss, however, an entity may irrevocably optand those measured at amortized cost. The determination is made at initial recognition. The classification depends on the entity’s business model for presenting all fair value changes of equity instruments not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Only dividends received from these investments are reported in profit or loss. In October 2010, the IASB issued further additions to IFRS 9. These bring forth the guidance for derecognizingmanaging its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument. For financial liabilities, the standard retains most of the requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities currently included within IAS 39. The additions include amortized cost accounting for most financial liabilities, with bifurcation of embedded derivatives.39 requirements. The main change is that, in cases where the fair value option is taken for financial liabilities, the part of a fair value change due to an entity’s own credit risk is recorded in other comprehensive income rather than the income statement, of income, unless this creates an accounting mismatch. The remaining phases of the project, dealing with impairment of financial instruments and hedge accounting, have not yet been finalized. IFRS 9 as well as its additions, shall be applied retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.2015. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Group is currently analyzing the resulting effects on the presentation of the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

In October 2010, the IASB issued an amendment to IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”. The amendment requires additional disclosures in respect of risk exposures arising from transferred financial assets. The amendment includes a requirement to disclose by class of asset the nature, carrying amount and a description of the risks and rewards of financial assets that have been transferred to another party yet remain on the entity’s statement of financial position. Disclosures are also required to enable a user to understand the amount of any associated liabilities, and the relationship between the financial assets and associated liabilities. The amendment to IFRS 7 shall be applied for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011, with earlier application permitted. The amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the presentation of the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.1.Basis of preparation (continued)

In December 2010, the IASB amended IAS 12 “Income taxes”, to introduce an exception to the existing principle for the measurement of deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on investment property measured at fair value. The IASB has added another exception to the principles in IAS 12: the rebuttable presumption that investment property measured at fair value is recovered entirely by sale. This presumption is rebutted if the investment property is depreciable (for example, buildings and land held under a lease) and is held within a business model whose objective is to consume substantially all of the economic benefits embodied in the investment property over time, rather than through sale before the end of its economic life. The presumption cannot be rebutted for freehold land that is an investment property, because land can only be recovered through sale. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012. The amendment is not expected to result in a change to the Group’s results to the extent it will not have investment properties measured at fair value.

On May 2011, the IASB issued IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements” which establishes principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements when an entity controls one or more other entities. IFRS 10. It replaces the consolidation requirements in SIC 12 “Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities” and IAS 27 “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. IFRS 10 builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the consolidated financial statements of the parent company. The standard provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this is difficult to assess. The Groupstandard is the process of analyzing the resulting effectsnot expected to have a material impact on the presentation of the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

OnIn May 2011, the IASB issued IFRS 11 “Joint Arrangements” which provides for a more realistic reflection of joint arrangements by focusing on the rights and obligations of the arrangement, rather than its legal form (as is currently the case). The standard addresses inconsistencies in the reporting of joint arrangements by requiring a single method to account for interests in jointly controlled entities. IFRS 11 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. The Groupstandard is in the process of analyzing the resulting effectsnot expected to have a material impact on the presentation of the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.Group given that its joint arrangement would be classified as a joint venture under IFRS 11 and continue to be measured applying equity accounting.

OnIn May 2011, the IASB issued IFRS 12 “Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities”. IFRS 12 is a new and comprehensive standard on disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and unconsolidated structured entities. IFRS 12 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. The application of IFRS 12standard is likelyexpected to increase the amount of disclosures required about subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements.

OnIn June 2012, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IFRS 12. The amendments explain that the ‘date of initial application’ in IFRS 10 means ‘the beginning of the annual reporting period in which IFRS 10 is applied for the first time’. Consequently, an entity is not required to make adjustments to the previous accounting for its involvement with entities if the consolidation conclusion reached at the date of initial application is the same when applying IAS 27 and SIC 12 and when applying IFRS 10. The IASB has also amended IFRS 11 and IFRS 12 to provide similar relief from the presentation or adjustment of comparative information for periods prior to the immediately preceding period. The amendments shall be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.1.Basis of preparation and presentation (continued)

In May 2011, the IASB issued IFRS 13 “Fair Value Measurement” which replaces the fair value measurement guidance currently dispersed across different IFRS standards with a single definition of fair value and extensive application guidance. IFRS 13 provides guidance on how to measure fair value and does not introduce new requirements for when fair value is required or permitted. It also establishes disclosure requirements to provide users of financial statements with more information about fair value measurements. IFRS 13 was developed in a joint project with the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the guidance in IFRS 13 is largely converged with FASB’s ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. IFRS 13It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. The GroupEven though not yet quantified, the standard is in the process of analyzing this standard although it expects it will notexpected to have a materialan impact on the Group’s resultsmeasurement of operations, financial positionbiological assets at fair value and cash flows. However, the application of IFRS 13 is likely to increase the disclosures required about fair value measurements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.1.Basis of preparation (continued)

In June 2011, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of financial statements”. The amendment improves the consistency and clarity of the presentation of items of other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The main change is a requirement for entities to group items presented in OCI on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiablerecyclable to profit or loss subsequently (reclassification adjustments). The amendment to IAS 1 shall be applied for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, July 2012, with earlier application permitted. The amendment will impact the format of the Group’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

In May 2012, the IASB issued Improvements to IFRSs – a collection of amendments to five IFRSs – as part of its program of annual improvements to its standards. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, although entities are permitted to adopt them earlier. These amendments relate to IFRS 1 “First Time Adoption of IFRS”, IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”, IAS 16 “Property, Plant and Equipment”, IAS 32 “Financial instruments: Presentation” and IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. The Group is in the process of analyzing the resulting effects on the presentation of the Group’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

There are no other standards,In November 2012, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27 “Separate Financial Statements”. The amendments define an investment entity and introduce an exception to consolidating particular subsidiaries for investment entities. These amendments require an investment entity to measure those subsidiaries at fair value through profit or interpretations that areloss in accordance with IFRS 9 in its consolidated and separate financial statements. They also introduce new disclosure requirements for investment entities. The amendments shall be applied for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014, with earlier application permitted. These amendments will not yet effective that would be expected to have an impact on the Group.Group’s presentation of the its financial position, results of operations or earnings per share

 

2.2.Scope of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the results of the Company and all of its subsidiaries from the date that control commences to the date that control ceases. They also include the Group’s share of the after-tax results of its jointly-controlled entities on an equity-accounted basis from the point at which joint control commences, to the date that it ceases.

(a) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.2.Scope of consolidation (continued)

The Group accounts for acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting as prescribed by IFRS 3R. Consideration is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. The excess of consideration over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the consideration is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the statement of income under the line item “Excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost” (negative goodwill). (See Note 31 for details).

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealized losses are also eliminated but considered an impairment indicator of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

(b) Disposal of subsidiaries

When the group ceases to have control any retained interest in the entity is remeasured to its fair value at the date when control is lost, with the change in carrying amount recognized in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss.

(c) Transactions and non controlling interest

Non controlling interest is shown as a component of equity in the statement of financial position and the share of profit attributable to non controlling interest is shown as a component of profit or loss for the year in the consolidated statement of income.

The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests as transactions with equity owners of the Group. For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.2.Scope of consolidation (continued)

(c)(d) Joint ventures

An entity is regarded as a joint venture if the Group has joint control over its operating and financial policies. Joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method where the Group’s statement of income includes its share of their profits and losses and the Group’s statement of financial position includes its share of their net assets.

 

2.3.Revision of previously issued financial statements

In June 2011, the Group changed its policy for presenting certain biological assets, mainly sugarcane and coffee plantations, from current assets to non-current assets. The Group effected this reclassification in its statement of financial position as of June 30, 2011. Current and non-current assets were retroactively restated as a result of this change. The Group considers that classification of these biological assets as non-current is more appropriate based on their nature, as capable of sustaining regular harvests in the long-term. Classification as non-current is also consistent with comparable from peer companies in the industry. This reclassification has not affected the total equity, statements of income, statements of cash flows and related notes other than Note 9 of the Group for any of the periods presented.

Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2011, the Group revised its consolidated statements of financial position for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, to properly reflect the classification of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities on a net basis, which were originally presented without offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction. The impact of this revision was a reduction of total assets and total liabilities for an amount of US$ 20.4 million and US$ 29.5 million, respectively; which represents approximately 1.5% and 2.3% of total assets and 3.3% and 5.8% of total liabilities as of those dates. This revision has not affected equity, statements of income and statements of cash flows. Also, Note 21 has not been affected since it is presented on a gross basis for all periods presented. The Group concluded that this was not material to the consolidated statements of financial position for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

The consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 have been revised as a result of the foregoing as follows:

   2010   2009 
   As
revised
   As
previously
reported
   As
revised
   As
previously
reported
 

Biological assets

   133,593     104,216     190,714     170,347  

Deferred income tax assets

   47,056     67,463     15,656     45,113  

Other non-currents assets

   839,111     839,111     754,588     754,588  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Assets

   1,019,760     1,010,790     960,958     970,048  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Biological assets

   53,164     82,541     39,740     60,107  

Other currents assets

   247,520     247,520     239,019     239,019  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

   300,684     330,061     278,759     299,126  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   1,320,444     1,340,851     1,239,717     1,269,174  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

   91,088     111,495     77,588     107,045  

Other non-currents liabilities

   268,241     268,241     214,668     214,668  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Current Liabilities

   359,329     379,736     292,256     321,713  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

   238,013     238,013     190,305     190,305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   597,342     617,749     482,561     512,018  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.3.Revision of previously issued financial statements (continued)

In addition, in December 2011, as permitted under IAS 7, the Group changed its policy for presenting interest paid in the statement of cash flows, classifying them under financing activities instead of operating activities. The Group effected this reclassification in its statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011. Cash flows from financing and operating activities were retroactively changed. The Group considers that this presentation is more appropriate on the grounds that interest paid reflect the cost of obtaining sources of finance, which in turn are consistent with internal analysis purposes and comparable from peer companies in the industry. This change has not affected the statement of financial position, total equity, statement of income and related notes for any of the periods presented.

The consolidated statements of cash flows as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 have been modified as a result of such change as follows:

   2010  2009 
   As
modified
  As
previously
reported
  As
modified
  As
previously
reported
 

Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities

   60,221    26,938    (20,010  (45,807

Net cash used in investing activities

   (111,725  (111,725  (114,386  (114,386

Net cash generated from financing activities

   46,545    79,828    130,250    156,047  

2.4.Segment reporting

According to IFRS 8, operating segments are identified based on the ‘management approach’. This approach stipulates external segment reporting based on the Group’s internal organizational and management structure and on internal financial reporting to the chief operating decision maker. The Management Committee of the Group is responsible for measuring and steering the business success of the segments and is considered the chief operating decision maker within the meaning of IFRS 8.

 

2.5.2.4.Foreign currency translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars, which is the Group’s presentation currency.

(b) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the statement of income.

Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the statement of income within “Finance income” or “Finance cost”, as appropriate.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.5.Foreign currency translation (continued)

(c) Group companies

The results and financial position of all the Group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

 

assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that statement of financial position;

 

income and expenses for each statement of income are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

 

all resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of equity.

When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, exchange differences that were recorded in equity are recognized in the statement of income as part of the gain or loss on sale.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

 

2.6.2.5.Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Historical cost comprises the purchase price and any costs directly attributable to the acquisition.

Where individual components of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items, which are depreciated separately.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.5.Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of income during the period in which they are incurred.

Farmland is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method, to allocate their cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

 

Farmland improvements

   5-25 years  

Buildings and facilities

   20 years  

Furniture and fittings

   10 years  

Computer equipment

   3-5 years  

Machinery and equipment

   4-10 years  

Vehicles

   4-5 years  

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount (See(see Note 2.11)2.10).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognized within “Other operating income, net” in the statement of income.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.7.2.6.Investment property

Investment property consists of farmland held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation and not used in production or for administrative purposes or for sale in the ordinary course of business. Investment property is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Rental income from investment property “lease act under an operating lease” is recognized in the income statement on a straight line basis over the lease term.

If an investment property becomes owner-occupied, it is reclassified as property, plant and equipment at the commencement of owner occupation. An item of owner-occupied property is reclassified to investment property when its use has changed and owner-occupation ceases.

Transfers in and out of the respective categories as described above do not change the carrying amount of the properties transferred, and they do not change the cost of the properties for measurement or disclosure purposes.

 

2.8.2.7.Leases

The Group classifies its leases at the inception as finance or operating leases. Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.leases and charged to the statements of income in a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Finance leases are capitalized at the lease’s inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included as “Borrowings” in the statement of financial position. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the statement of income over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term.

Payments made under operating leases (net

The accompanying notes are an integral part of any incentives received from the lessor) are chargedthese consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the statement of income on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.9.2.8.Goodwill

Goodwill represents future economic benefits arising from assets that are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognized by the Group on an acquisition. Goodwill is computed as the excess of the consideration over the fair value of the Group’s share of net assets of the acquired subsidiary undertaking at the acquisition date and is allocated to those cash generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition for the purpose of impairment testing. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries is included within “Intangible assets” on the statement of financial position, whilst goodwill arising on the acquisition on joint ventures forms part of the carrying amount of the investments and tested for impairment as part of the overall balance.

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of foreign entities is treated as an asset of the foreign entity denominated in the local currency and translated at the closing rate.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if there is an indication of impairment. Gains and losses on the disposal of a Group entity include any goodwill relating to the entity sold (See(see Note 2.11)2.10).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.10.2.9.Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Group, which have finite useful lives, are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. These intangible assets comprise trademarks and computer software and are amortized in the statement of income on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives estimated to be 10 to 20 years and 3 to 5 years, respectively.

 

2.11.2.10.Impairment of assets

Goodwill

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows, known as cash-generating units. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Impairment losses recognized for goodwill cannot be reversed in a subsequent period. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. Seeadjusted (see Note 4 (b) for details.details).

Property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets

At each statement of financial position date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent, if any, of the impairment loss. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.10.Impairment of assets (continued)

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, not to exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or cash-generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.

 

2.12.2.11.Biological assets

Biological assets comprise growing crops (mainly corn, wheat, soybeans, sunflower and rice), sugarcane and coffee and livestock (growing herd and cattle for dairy production).

The Group distinguishes between consumable and bearer biological assets, and between mature and immature biological assets. “Consumable” biological assets are those assets that may be harvested as agriculture produce or sold as biological assets, for example livestock intended for dairy production. “Bearer” biological assets are those assets capable of producing more than one harvest, for example sugarcane or livestock from which raw milk is produced. “Mature” biological assets are those that have attained harvestable specifications (for consumable biological assets) or are able to sustain regular harvests (for bearer biological assets). “Immature” biological assets are those assets other than mature biological assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.12.  Biological assets (continued)

The Group presents long-term biological assets (sugarcane and coffee plantations) as non-current assets based on their nature, as capable of sustaining regular harvests in the long-term.

Costs are capitalized as biological assets if, and only if, (a) it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity, and (b) the cost can be measured reliably. The Group capitalizes costs such as: planting, harvesting, weeding, seedlings, irrigation, agrochemicals, fertilizers and a systematic allocation of fixed and variable production overheads that are directly attributable to the management of biological assets, among others. Costs that are expensed as incurred include administration and other general overhead and unallocated production overhead, among others.

Biological assets, both at initial recognition and at each subsequent reporting date, are measured at fair value less costs to sell, except where fair value cannot be reliably measured. Cost approximates fair value when little biological transformation has taken place since the costs were originally incurred or the impact of biological transformation on price is not expected to be material.

Gains and losses that arise on measuring biological assets at fair value less costs to sell and measuring agricultural produce at the point of harvest at fair value less costs to sell are recognized in the statement of income in the period in which they arise in the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce”.

Where there is an active market for a biological asset or agricultural produce, quoted market prices in the most relevant market are used as a basis to determine the fair value. Otherwise, when there is no active market or market-determined prices are not available, fair value of biological assets is determined through the use of valuation techniques.

Therefore, the fair value of biological assets is generally derived from the expected discounted cash flows of the related agricultural produce. The fair value of our agricultural produce at the point of harvest is generally derived from market determined prices. A general description of the determination of fair values based on the Company’s business segments follow:

 

  

Growing crops:

Growing crops, for which biological transformation is not significant, are measured at cost, which approximates fair value. Expenditure on growing crops includes land preparation expenses and other direct expenses incurred during the sowing period including labor, seedlings, agrochemicals and fertilizers among others.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.11.Biological assets (continued)

Otherwise, biological assets are measured at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs at initial recognition and at any subsequent period. Point-of-sale costs include all costs that would be necessary to sell the assets. Gains and losses arising from such measurements are included in the statement of income in the period in which they arise under the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce”.

The fair value of growing crops excluding sugarcane and coffee is measured based on a formula, which takes into consideration the estimated crop yields, estimated market prices and costs, and discount rates. Yields are determined based on several factors including location of farmland, environmental conditions and other restrictions and growth at the time of measurement. Yields are multiplied by sown hectares to determine the estimated tons of crops to be obtained. The tons are then multiplied by a net cash flow determined at the future crop prices less the direct costs to be incurred. This amount is discounted at a discount rate, which reflects current market assessments of the assets involved and the time value of money.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.12.  Biological assets (continued)

  

Growing herd and cattle:

Livestock are measured at fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs, with any changes therein recognized in the statement of income, on initial recognition as well as subsequently at each reporting period. Gains and losses arising from animal growth and changes in livestock numbers are included in the statement of income in the period in which they arise, under the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce”. The fair value of livestock is determined based on the actual selling prices less estimated point-of-sale costs in the markets where the Group operates.

 

  

Coffee:

The coffee trees are accounted for as plantations and are generally felled after their optimum economic age for use has expired, generally 18 years.

Coffee trees, for which biological growth is not significant, are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Expenditure on coffee trees planting includes land preparation expenses and other direct expenses incurred during the sowing period including labor, seedlings, agrochemicals and fertilizers among others.

Coffee trees, which have attained significant biological growth are valued at fair value through a discounted cash flow model. Revenues are based on estimated yearly coffee production volumes and the price is calculated as the average of daily prices for coffee future contracts (Coffee ICE-NY contracts) for a six months period. Projected costs include maintenance, pruning, land leasing, harvesting and coffee treatment.

These projections generate cash flows for each productive year, which, after being adjusted to present valueestimates are discounted at an appropriate discount rate, are the basis to determine the fair value of coffee.rate.

 

  

Sugarcane:

The fair value of sugarcane depends on the variety, location and maturity of the plantation. The sugarcanes are accounted for as plantations and are felled after their optimum economic age for use has expired, generally five years.

Sugarcane, for which biological growth is not significant, is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Expenditure on sugarcane consists mainly of land preparation expenses and other direct expenses incurred during the sowing period including labor, seedlings, agrochemicals and fertilizers among others. When it has attained significant biological growth, it is measured at fair value. The fair value considers estimated revenuesthrough a discounted cash flow model. Revenues are based on estimated yearly production volume (which will be destined to sugar, ethanol, energy and raw cane production) and the price is calculated as the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts (Sugar #11 ICE-NY contracts) for a six months period. Projected costs include maintenance, land leasing, harvesting and transportation.

The operating cash flows These estimates are discounted at aan appropriate discount rate which reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and risks involved.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.13.2.12.Inventories

Inventories comprise of raw materials, finished goods (including harvested agricultural produce and manufactured goods) and others.

Harvested agricultural produce (except for rice and milk) are perpetually measured at net realizable value until the point of sale because there is an active market in the produce, there is a negligible risk that the produce will not be sold and there is a well-established practice in the industry carrying the inventories at net realizable value. Changes in net realizable value are recognized in the statement of income in the period in which they arise under the line item “Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest”.

All other inventories (including rice and milk) are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method.

 

2.14.2.13.Financial assets

Financial assets are classified in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss and loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.

(a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short-term. Derivatives are also categorized as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Financial assets are classified as current if realization within 12 months is expected. Otherwise, they are classified as non-current. For all years presented, the Group’s financial assets at fair value through profit or loss comprise mainly derivative financial instruments.

(b) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the date of the statement of financial position. Loans and receivables comprise “trade and other receivables” and “cash and cash equivalents” in the statement of financial position.

(c) Recognition and measurement

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the statement of income. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” category are presented in the statement of income within “Other operating income, net” in the period in which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognized in the statement of income as part of “Other operating income, net” when the Group’s right to receive payments is established.

If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent arm’s length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models, making maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as possible on entity-specific inputs.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.14.2.13.Financial assets (continued)

 

The Group assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Impairment testing of trade receivables is described in Note 2.16.2.15.

(d) Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

2.15.2.14.Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. Commodity future contract fair values are computed with reference to quoted market prices on future exchanges marktes.markets. The fair values of commodity options are calculated using year-end market rates together with common option pricing models. The fair value of interest rate swaps has been calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis.

The Group manages exposures to financial and commodity risks using hedging instruments that provide the appropriate economic outcome. The principal hedging instruments used may include commodity future contracts, put and call options, foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

The Group’s policy is to apply hedge accounting to hedging relationships where it is both permissible under IAS 39, practical to do so and its application reduces volatility, but transactions that may be effective hedges in economic terms may not always qualify for hedge accounting under IAS 39. Any derivatives that the Group holds to hedge these exposures are classified as “held for trading” and are shown in a separate line on the face of the statement of financial position. Gains and losses on commodity derivatives are classified within “Other operating income, net”. Gains and losses on interest rate and foreign exchange rate derivatives are classified within ‘Financial results, net’.

 

2.16.2.15.Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less allowance for trade receivables. An allowance for trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognized in the statement of income within selling expenses.expense. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for trade receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against selling expenses in the statement of income.

 

2.17.2.16.Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. In the statements of cash flows, interest paid is presented within financing cash flows and interest received is presented within investing activities. Long term biological assets planting costs

2.17.Trade payables

Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value and purchase of cattle outflows are disclosed as cash flows from investing activities because this classification better reflectssubsequently measured at amortized cost using the Group’s business activities and it is comparable with other agribusiness companies.effective interest method.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

2.18.  Trade payables

Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

2.19.Borrowings

Borrowings are initially recognized at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the date of the statement of financial position. Borrowing costs are capitalized during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use.

 

2.20.2.19.Provisions

Provisions are recognized when (i) the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; (ii) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and (iii) a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation.

 

2.21.2.20.Onerous contracts

The Group enters into contracts, which require the Group to sell commodities in accordance with the Group’s expected sales. These contracts do not qualify as derivatives. These contracts are not recognized until at least one of the parties has performed under the agreement. However, when the contracts are onerous, the Group recognizes the present obligation under the contracts as a provision included within “Provision and other liabilities” in the statement of financial position. Losses under these onerous contracts are recognized within “Other operating income, net” in the statement of income.

 

2.22.2.21.Current and deferred income tax

The Group’s tax lossbenefit or expense for theeach year comprises the charge for current tax payable and deferred taxation attributable to the Group’s operating subsidiaries. Tax is recognized in the statement of income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in equity.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the date of the statement of financial position in the countries where the Group’s subsidiaries and joint ventures operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the date of the statement of financial position and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.22.  Current and deferred income tax (continued)

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The Group is able to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries and hence does not expect to remit overseas earnings in the foreseeable future in a way that would result in a charge to taxable profit. Hence deferred tax is recognized in respect of the retained earnings of overseas subsidiaries only to the extent that, at the date of the statement of financial position, dividends have been accrued as receivable or a binding agreement to distribute past earnings in future has been entered into by the subsidiary.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.23.2.22.Revenue recognition

The Group’s primary activities comprise agricultural and agro-industrial activities.

The Group’s agricultural activities comprise growing and selling agricultural produce. In accordance with IAS 41 “Agriculture”, cattle are measured at fair value with changes therein recognized in the statement of income as they arise. Agricultural produce is measured at net realizable value with changes therein recognized in the statement of income as they arise. Therefore, sales of agricultural produce and cattle generally do not generate any separate gains or losses in the statement of income. See Notes 2.122.11 and 2.132.12 for additional details.

The Group’s agro-industrial activities comprise the selling of manufactured products (i.e. industrialized rice, milk-related products, coffee, ethanol, sugar, energy, among others). Sales of manufacturing products are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade and other discounts, net of sales taxes, as applicable. Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. Transfers of risks and rewards vary depending on the individual terms of the contract of sale. For export shipments, transfer occurs upon loading of the goods onto the relevant carrier.

The Group also provides certain agricultural-related services such as grain warehousing/conditioning and other services, e.g. handling and drying services. Revenue from services is recognized as services are provided.

In December 2009, theThe Group began leasingleases owned farmland property to third parties under operating lease agreements. The leased assets are included within investment property on the Group’s statement of financial position. Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

As from 2009, theThe Group is a party to a 10-year power agreement for the sale of electricity. The delivery period starts in May and ends in November of each year. In addition, as from 2010, theThe Group is also a party to a 15-year power agreement which delivery period starts in April and ends in November of each year. Prices under both agreements are adjusted annually for inflation. Revenue related to the sale of electricity under these two agreements is recorded based upon output delivered.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.24.2.23.Farmlands sales

The Group’s strategy is to profit from land appreciation value generated through the transformation of its productive capabilities. Therefore, the Group may seek to realize value from the sale of farmland assets and businesses.

Farmland sales are not recognized until (i) the sale is completed, (ii) the Group has determined that it is probable the buyer will pay, (iii) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, and (iv) the Group has transferred to the buyer the risk of ownership, and does not have a continuing involvement. Gains from “farmland sales” are included in the statement of income under the line item “Other operating income, net”.

 

2.25.2.24.Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, and when dilutive, adjusted for the effect of all potentially dilutive shares, including share options, on an as-if converted basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

2.26.2.25.Equity-settled share-based payments

The Group issues equity settled share-based payments to certain directors, senior management and employees. Options under the awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant. Management measures the fair value using the valuation technique that they consider to be the most appropriate to value each class of award. Methods used may include Black-Scholes calculations or other models as appropriate. The valuations take into account factors such as non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations. An expense is recognized to spread the fair value of each award over the vesting period on a straight-line basis, after allowing for an estimate of the awards that will eventually vest. The estimate of the level of vesting is reviewed at least annually, with any impact on the cumulative charge being recognized immediately.

 

2.27.2.26.Research and development

Research phase expenditure is expensed as incurred. Development expenditure is capitalized as an internally generated intangible asset only if it meets strict criteria, relating in particular to technical feasibility and generation of future economic benefits. Research expenses have been immaterial to date. The Group has not capitalized any development expenses to date.

 

3.Financial risk management

Risk management principles and processes

The Group’s activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize the Group’s capital costs by using suitable means of financing and to manage and control the Group’s financial risks effectively. The Group uses financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures.

The Group’s approach to the identification, assessment and mitigation of risk is carried out by a Risk and Commercial Committee, which focuses on timely and appropriate management of risk. This Risk and Commercial Committee has overall accountability for the identification and management of risk across the Group.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

The principal financial risks arising from financial instruments are raw material price risk, end-product price risk, exchange rate risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. This section provides a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s strategy, performance, results of operations and financial condition. The principal risks and uncertainties facing the business, set out below, do not appear in any particular order of potential materiality or probability of occurrence.

 

Exchange rate risk

The Group’s cash flows, statement of income and statement of financial position are presented in US dollars and may be affected by fluctuations in exchange rates. Currency risks as defined by IFRS 7 arise on account of monetary assets and liabilities being denominated in a currency that is not the functional currency.

A significant majority of the Group’s business activities is conducted in the respective functional currencies of the subsidiaries (primarily the Brazilian Reais and the Argentine Peso). However, it transacts in currencies other than the respective functional currencies of the subsidiaries. To date, transactions denominated in currencies other than the respective functional currencies are denominated in US dollars. There are monetary balances held by the Group companies at each year-end that are denominated in US dollars (non-functional currency).

The Group’s net financial position exposure to the US dollar is managed on a case-by-case basis, partly by hedging certain expected cash flows with foreign exchange derivative contracts.

The following tables show the Group’s net monetary position broken down by various currencies for each functional currency in which the Group operates for all the periods presented. All amounts are shown in US dollars.

   2011 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position
(Liability)/ Asset

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
  US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   (17,090  —      —      —       (17,090

Brazilian Reais

   —      (56,147  —      —       (56,147

US Dollar

   (98,674  (55,038  21,964    138,107     6,359  

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      (1,780  —       (1,780
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   (115,764  (111,185  20,184    138,107     (68,658
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position
(Liability)/ Asset

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   (37,748  —      —       —       (37,748

Brazilian Reais

   —      (214,015  —       —       (214,015

US Dollar

   (73,435  (37,103  17,411     15,469     (77,658

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      126     —       126  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   (111,183  (251,118  17,537     15,469     (329,295
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

The following tables show the Group’s net monetary position broken down by various currencies for each functional currency in which the Group operates for all the years presented. All amounts are shown in US dollars.

   2012 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position (Liability)/ Asset

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
  US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   (38,035  —      —      —       (38,035

Brazilian Reais

   —      (256,484  —      —       (256,484

US Dollar

   (131,754  (85,902  18,031    157,479     (42,146

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      (287  —       (287
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   (169,789  (342,386  17,744    157,479     (336,952
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2011 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position (Liability)/ Asset

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
  US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   (17,090  —      —      —       (17,090

Brazilian Reais

   —      (56,147  —      —       (56,147

US Dollar

   (98,674  (55,038  21,964    138,107     6,359  

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      (1,780  —       (1,780
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   (115,764  (111,185  20,184    138,107     (68,658
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Group’s analysis shown on the tables below is carried out based on the exposure of each functional currency subsidiary against the US dollar. The Group estimatesestimated that, other factors being constant, a 10% devaluation (revaluation)appreciation of the US dollar against the respective functional currencies againstfor the US dollar at year-endyears ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 would decrease or (increase)have (decreased) the Group’sProfit (Loss) Before Income Tax for the yearsyear. A 10% depreciation of the US dollar against the functional currencies would have an equal and opposite effect on the income statement.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010, the Group estimated that, other factors being constant, a 10% appreciation of the US dollar against the respective functional currencies would have (increased) the Group’sLoss Before Income Tax for the year. A 10% depreciation of the US dollar against the functional currencies would have an equal and 2009, as described inopposite effect on the tables below:income statement.

 

   2011 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
   Brazilian
Reais
   Uruguayan
Peso
  US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a     —       —      —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —       n/a     n/a    —       —    

US Dollar

   9,867     5,504     (2,196  n/a     13,175  

Uruguayan Peso

   —       —       —      —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Increase) or decrease in (Loss) Before Income Tax

   9,867     5,504     (2,196  —       13,175  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2010 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a    —      —       —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —      n/a    —       —       —    

US Dollar

   (7,344  (3,710  1,741     n/a     (9,313

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      n/a     —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Increase) or decrease in (Loss) Profit Before Income Tax

   (7,344  (3,710  1,741     —       (9,313
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2009 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
  US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a    —      —      —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —      n/a    —      —       —    

US Dollar

   (8,683  (16,072  (248  n/a     (25,003

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      n/a    —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Increase) or decrease in (Loss) Before Income Tax

   (8,683  (16,072  (248  —       (25,003
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2012 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a    —      —       —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —      n/a    —       —       —    

US Dollar

   (13,175  (8,590  1,803     n/a     (19,962

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      —       —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) Increase in Profit Before Income Tax

   (13,175  (8,590  1,803          (19,962
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

   2011 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a    —      —       —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —      n/a    —       —       —    

US Dollar

   (9,867  (5,504  2,196     n/a     (13,175

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      —       —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) Increase in Profit Before Income Tax

   (9,867  (5,504  2,196     —       (13,175
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2010 
   Functional currency 

Net monetary position

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   US
Dollar
   Total 

Argentine Peso

   n/a    —      —       —       —    

Brazilian Reais

   —      n/a    —       —       —    

US Dollar

   (7,344  (3,710  1,741     n/a     (9,313

Uruguayan Peso

   —      —      n/a     —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Increase) or decrease in (Loss) Before Income Tax

   (7,344  (3,710  1,741     —       (9,313
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Raw material price risk

Inflation in raw materials costs and in the costs of raw materials and goods and services from industry suppliers and manufacturers presents risks to project economics. A significant portion of the Group’s cost structure includes the cost of raw materials primarily seeds, fertilizers and agrochemicals, among others. Prices for these raw materials may vary significantly.

The Group estimates that, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, other factors being constant, a 20% increase (or decrease) in prices of raw materials would (increase) or decreaseProfit (Loss) Before Income Tax by approximately (US$ 29,468), (US$ 27,240) and (US$ 22,916), respectively.

 

End-product price risk

Prices for commodities products have historically been cyclical, reflecting overall economic conditions and changes in capacity within the industry, which affect the profitability of entities engaged in the agribusiness industry. The Group’s commercial team combines different actions to minimize price risk. A percentage of crops are to be sold during and post harvest period. The Group manages minimum and maximum prices for each commodity as well as gross margin per each crop as to decide when and how to sell. End-product price risks are hedged if economically viable and possible by entering into forward contracts with major trading houses or by using derivative financial instruments, consisting mainly of crops, sugar and coffee future contracts, but also includes occasionally put and call options. A movement in end-product futures prices would result in a change in the fair value of the end product hedging contracts. These fair value changes, after taxes, are recorded in the statement of income.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

Contract positions are designed to ensure that the Group would receive a defined minimum price for certain quantities of its production. The counterparties to these instruments generally are major financial institutions. In entering into these contracts, the Group has assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Group does not expect any material losses as a result of counterparty defaults. The Group is also obliged to pay margin deposits and premiums for these instruments. These estimates represent only the sensitivity of the financial instruments to market risk and not the Group exposure to end product price risks as a whole, since the crops and cattle products sales are not financial instruments within the scope of IFRS 7 disclosure requirements.

The Group estimatesestimated that, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 20102012 and 2009,2011, other factors being constant, and a 5% increase (or decrease) in the prices offor the Group’s endmain products would (increase) or decreasehave increased the Group’sProfit (Loss) Before Income Tax for the year by approximately (US$ 1,675), (US$ 1,280)US$ 2,825 and (US$ 1,507),US$ 1,675, respectively. A 5% decrease in prices would have an equal and opposite effect on the income statement.

The Group estimated that, for the year ended December 31, 2010, other factors being constant, a 5% increase in the prices for the Group’s main products would have decreased the Group’sLoss Before Income Tax for the year by approximately US$ 1,280. A 5% decrease in prices would have an equal and opposite effect on the income statement.

 

Liquidity risk

The Group is exposed to liquidity risks, including risks associated with refinancing borrowings as they mature, the risk that borrowing facilities are not available to meet cash requirements and the risk that financial assets cannot readily be converted to cash without loss of value. Failure to manage financing risks could have a material impact on the Group’s cash flow and statement of financial position.

Prudent liquidity risk management includes managing the profile of debt maturities and funding sources close oversight of cash flows projections, maintaining sufficient cash, and ensuring the availability of funding from an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. The Group’s ability to fund its existing and prospective debt requirements is managed by maintaining diversified funding sources with adequate available funding lines from high quality lenders; and reaching to have long termlong-term financial facilities.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

As of December 31, 2011,2012, cash and cash equivalent of the CompanyGroup totaled U$S 330.5,218.8 million, which could be used for managing liquidity risk.

The tabletables below analysesanalyzes the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities and derivative financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows and as a result they do not reconcile to the amounts disclosed on the statement of financial position except for short-term payables when discounting is not applied.

 

At 31 December 2011

  Less than
1 year
   Between
1 and 2  years
   Between 2
and 5  years
   Over
5 Years
   Total 

At 31 December 2012

  Less
than

1 year
   Between
1 and 2
years
   Between 2
and 5
years
   Over
5 Years
   Total 

Trade and other payables

   106,991     3,780     1,598     1,812     114,181     67,119     1,757     26,814     1,280     96,970  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   166,708     104,760     118,541     26,366     416,375     208,590     118,623     227,861     53,861     608,935  

Finance leases

   119     79     —       —       198     517     432     341     —       1,290  

Derivative financial instruments

   6,054     —       —       —       6,054     5,751     —       —       —       5,751  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   279,872  ��  108,619     120,139     28,178     536,808     281,977     120,812     255,016     55,141     712,946  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

At 31 December 2010

  Less than
1 year
   Between
1 and 2  years
   Between 2
and 5  years
   Over
5 Years
   Total 

Trade and other payables

   66,106     606     1,883     3,568     72,163  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   168,373     189,664     60,255     56,998     475,290  

Finance leases

   367     81     —       —       448  

Derivative financial instruments

   8,920     —       —       —       8,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   243,766     190,351     62,138     60,566     556,821  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

At 31 December 2011  Less
than

1 year
   Between
1 and 2
years
   Between 2
and 5
years
   Over
5 Years
   Total 

Trade and other payables

   106,991     3,780     1,598     1,812     114,181  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   166,708     104,760     118,541     26,366     416,375  

Finance leases

   119     79     —       —       198  

Derivative financial instruments

   6,054     —       —       —       6,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   279,872     108,619     120,139     28,178     536,808  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Interest rate risk

The Group’s financing costs may be significantly affected by interest rate volatility. Borrowings under the Group’s interest rate management policy may be fixed or floating rate. The Group maintains adequate committed borrowing facilities and holds most of its financial assets primarily in short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash.

The Group’s interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at floating rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. The interest rate profile of the Group’s borrowings is set out in Note 20.21.

The Group occasionally manages its cash flow interest rate risk exposure by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. Such interest rate swaps have the economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates.

The following table showstables show a breakdown of the Group’s fixed-rate and floating-rate borrowings per currency denomination and functional currency of the subsidiary issuing the loans (excluding finance leases). This analysis isThese analyses are performed after giving effect to interest rate swaps.

The analysis for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows (all amounts are shown in US dollars):

   2012 
   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
   Brazilian
Reais
   Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Fixed rate:

        

Argentine Peso

   18,039     —       —       18,039  

Brazilian Reais

   —       119,340     —       119,339  

US Dollar

   70,221     —       501     70,722  

Uruguayan Peso

   —       —       44     44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Fixed-rate borrowings

   88,260     119,340     545     208,145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable rate:

        

Brazilian Reais

   —       197,171     —       197,171  

US Dollar

   52,112     80,584     —       132,696  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Variable-rate borrowings

   52,112     277,755     —       329,867  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per analysis

   140,372     397,095     545     538,012  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance leases

   1,046     75     —       1,121  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per statement of financial position

   141,418     397,170     545     539,133  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

The analysis for the year ended December 31, 2011 is as follows (all amounts are shown in US dollars):

 

   2011 
   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
   Brazilian
Reais
   Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Fixed rate:

        

Argentine Peso

   6,739     —       —       6,739  

Brazilian Reais

   —       66,497     —       66,497  

US Dollar

   72,136     —       1,934     74,070  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Fixed-rate borrowings

   78,875     66,497     1,934     147,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable rate:

        

Brazilian Reais

   —       87,614     —       87,614  

US Dollar

   59,977     65,610     —       125,587  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Variable-rate borrowings

   59,977     153,224     —       213,201  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per analysis

   138,852     219,721     1,934     360,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance leases

   66     132     —       198  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per statement of financial position

   138,918     219,853     1,934     360,705  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The analysisFor the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, if interest rates on floating-rate borrowings had been 1% higher with all other variables held constant, the Group’sProfit Before Income Tax for the year would have decreased as shown below. A 1% decrease in interest rates would have an equal and opposite effect on the income statement.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, isif interest rates on floating-rate borrowings had been 1% higher with all other variables held constant, the Group’sLoss Before Income Tax for the year would have increased as follows (all amounts are shown below. A 1% decrease in US dollars):interest rates would have an equal and opposite effect on the income.

 

   2010 
   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
   Brazilian
Reais
   Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Fixed rate:

        

Argentine Peso

   13     —       —       13  

Brazilian Reais

   —       76,253     —       76,253  

US Dollar

   34,465     7,013     475     41,953  

Uruguayan Peso

   —       —       62     62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Fixed-rate borrowings

   34,478     83,266     537     118,281  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable rate:

        

Brazilian Reais

   —       113,514     —       113,514  

US Dollar

   64,053     93,176     —       157,229  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal Variable-rate borrowings

   64,053     206,690     —       270,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per analysis

   98,531     289,956     537     389,024  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finance leases

   171     277     —       448  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total borrowings as per statement of financial position

   98,702     290,233     537     389,472  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2012 
   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Variable rate:

      

Brazilian Reais

   —       (1,972  —       (1,972

US Dollar

   (521  (806  —       (1,327
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total effects on Profit Before Income Tax

   (521  (2,778  —       (3,299
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2011 
   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
  Brazilian
Reais
  Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Variable rate:

      

Brazilian Reais

   —      (876  —       (876

US Dollar

   (600  (656  —       (1,256
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total effects on Profit Before Income Tax

   (600  (1,532  —       (2,132
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, if interest rates on floating-rate borrowings had been 1% higher (or lower) with all other variables held constant,Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax for the year would (increase) or decrease as follows:

  2011 
  Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
 Brazilian
Reais
 Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Variable rate:

      

Brazilian Reais

   —      (876  —       (876

US Dollar

   (600  (656  —       (1,256
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total effects on Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax

   (600  (1,532  —       (2,132
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 
  2010 
  Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
 Brazilian
Reais
 Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Variable rate:

      

Brazilian Reais

   —      (1,134  —       (1,134

US Dollar

   (641  (932  —       (1,573
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total effects on Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax

   (641  (2,066  —       (2,707
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 
  2009   2010 
  Functional currency   Functional currency 

Rate per currency denomination

  Argentine
Peso
 Brazilian
Reais
 Uruguayan
Peso
   Total   Argentine
Peso
 Brazilian
Reais
 Uruguayan
Peso
   Total 

Variable rate:

            

Brazilian Reais

   —      (1,397  —       (1,397   —      (1,134  —       (1,134

US Dollar

   (500  (592  —       (1,092   (641  (932  —       (1,573
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total effects on (Loss) Before Income Tax

   (500  (1,989  —       (2,489   (641  (2,066  —       (2,707
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

The sensitivity analysis has been determined assuming that the change in interest rates had occurred at the date of the statement of financial position and had been applied to the exposure to interest rate risk for financial instruments in existence at that date. The 100 basis point increase or decrease represents management’s assessment of a reasonable possible change in those interest rates, which have the most impact on the Group, specifically the United States and Brazilian rates over the period until the next annual statement of financial position date.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

Credit risk

The Group’s exposureexposures to credit risk takes the form of a loss that would be recognized if counterparties failed to, or were unable to, meet their payment obligations. These risks may arise in certain agreements in relation to amounts owed for physical product sales, the use of derivative instruments, and the investment of surplus cash balances. The Group is also exposed to political and economic risk events, which may cause non-payment of foreign currency obligations to the Group. The current credit crisis could also lead to the failure of companies in the sector, potentially including customers, partners, contractors and suppliers.

The Group is subject to credit risk arising from outstanding receivables, cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks and financial institutions, and from the use of derivative financial instruments. The Group’s policy is to manage credit exposure to trading counterparties within defined trading limits. All of the Group’s significant counterparties are assigned internal credit limits.

The Group sells manufactured products, agricultural products and offers services to a large base of customers. Type and class of customers may differ depending on the Group´sGroup’s business segments. MoreFor the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, more than 67 %55% and 67% of the Group’s sales of crops arewere sold to 11 and 10 well-known clientscustomers (both multinational or local) with good credit history with the Company.Group. In the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segment, sales of ethanol arewere concentrated in 10 and 9 clientscustomers, which represent therepresented 89% and 61% of total sales of Ethanol duringethanol for the year.years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Approximately 79% and 70% of the Group’s sales of sugar relate towere concentrated in 5 and 3 well knownwell-known traders for the years ended December 31, 2012 and the outstanding.2011, respectively. The remaining 21% and 30%, which mainly relates to “cristal“crystal sugar”, iswere dispersed among several customers. EnergyIn 2012 and 2011, energy sales are 100% and 91% concentrated in 3 major clients.customers. In the dairy segment, 43% and 86% of the sales are concentrated towere completed with the Group’s joint venture La Lacteo the Joint Venture the Groups participates in 50% (See(see Note 10).

No credit limits were exceeded during the reporting periods and management does not expect any losses from non-performance by these counterparties. If any of the Group’s customers are independently rated, these ratings are used. Otherwise, if there is no independent rating, the Group assesses the credit quality of the customer taking into account its financial position, past experience and other factors (see Note 1213 for details). The Group may seek cash collateral, letter of credit or parent company guarantees, as considered appropriate. Sales to customers are primarily made by credit with customary payment terms. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the statement of financial position after deducting any impairment allowance. The Group’s exposure of credit risk arising from trade receivables is set out in Note 12.13.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

The Group is exposed to counterparty credit risk on cash and cash equivalent balances. The Group holds cash on deposit with a number of financial institutions. The Group manages its credit risk exposure by limiting individual deposits to clearly defined limits. The Group only deposits with high quality banks and financial institutions. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position. As of December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, the total amount of cash and cash equivalents mainly comprise cash in banks and short-term bank deposits. The Group is authorized to worktransact with banks rated “BBB+” or higher. AtAs of December 31, 2012 and 2011, two8 and 2 banks (HSBC(primarily HSBC, Rabobank, Banco do Brasil, Votorantim, BTG Pactual, Itau, Citibank and Rabobank)Bradesco) accounted for more than 60%95% of the total cash deposited. The remaining amount of cash and cash equivalents relates to cash in hand. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, the Group invested in fixed-term bank deposits with one bank (HSBC)mainly four banks (Banco do Brasil, Itau, Votorantim and BTG Pactual) and also entered into a derivative contractcontracts (currency forward). The Group does not have investment in securities or other financial instruments for which risk may have increased due to the financial credit crisis. The Group’s exposure of credit risk arising from cash and cash equivalents is set out in Note 14.15.

The Group’s primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. The Group generally enters into derivative transactions with high-credit-quality counterparties and, by policy, limitlimits the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty based on an analysis of that counterparty’s relative credit standing. The amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which a counterparty’s obligations exceed the obligations with that counterparty.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

Similarly, transactions involving derivative financial instruments are with counterparties with high credit ratings (See(see Note 1112 for details). The Group arranged interest rate swaps with HSBC, S.A. (Brazil).BTG Pactual, Rabobank, Deutsche Bank and Votorantim in Brazil and Rabobank in Argentina. The Group also entered into crop commodity futures traded in the established trading markets of Argentina and Brazil through well ratedwell-rated brokers. Management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

 

Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for membersshareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, it may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. Consistent with others in the industry, the Group monitors capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as total debt (including current and non-current borrowings as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position, if applicable) divided by total capital. Total capital is calculated as equity, as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position, plus total debt. During the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, the strategy, which was unchanged from 2010,2011, was to maintain the gearing ratio within 0.18 to 0.40, as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Total Debt

   360,705     389,472     539,133     360,705  

Total Equity

   1,094,869     723,102     1,026,043     1,094,869  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Capital

   1,455,574     1,112,574     1,565,176     1,455,574  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gearing Ratio

   0.25     0.35     0.34     0.25  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

Derivative financial instruments

As part of its business operations, the Group uses a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to the financial risks discussed above. The primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. As part of this strategy, the Group may enter into (i) interest rate derivatives to manage the composition of floating and fixed rate debt; (ii) currency derivatives to manage the currency composition of its cash and cash equivalents; and (iii) crop future contracts and put and call options to manage its exposure to price volatility stemming from its integrated crop production activities. The Group’s policy is not to use derivatives for speculative purposes.

Derivative financial instruments involve, to a varying degree, elements of market and credit risk not recognized in the financial statements. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from price movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities, being hedged. The counterparties to the agreements relating to the Group’s contracts generally are large institutions with credit ratings equal to or higher than BBB+. The Group continually monitors the credit rating of such counterparties and seeks to limit its financial exposure to any one financial institution. While the contract or notional amounts of derivative financial instruments provide one measure of the volume of these transactions, they do not represent the amount of the Group’s exposure to credit risk. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk (arising from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts) are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed the Group’s obligations to the counterparties.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

3.Financial risk management (continued)

The following tables show the outstanding positions for each type of derivative contract as of the date of each statement of financial position:

 

Futures/ options

As of December 31, 2011:2012:

 

   2011 

Type of derivative contract

  Tons
(thousands)
   Notional
amount
  Market
Value Asset/
(Liability)
  (Loss)/Gain 

Futures:

      

Sale

      

Soybean

   63     19    256    256  

Wheat

   1     —      7    7  

Sugar

   180     87,382    8,409    8,409  

Ethanol

   2     2,719    44    44  

Coffee

   2     10,533    238    256  

Options:

      

Buy put

      

Corn

   189     2,172    1,256    (620

Soybean

   20     127    293    164  

Wheat

   27     596    457    (143

Sugar

   39     109,600    845    845  

Sell call

      

Soybean

   21     130    137    7  

Sugar

   44     98,000    (1,519  (1,519

Wheat

   27     (566  (763  (193
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   615     310,710    9,660    7,513  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2010:

  2010   2012 

Type of derivative contract

  Tons
(thousands)
   Notional
amount
   Market
Value Asset/
(Liability)
 (Loss)/Gain   Quantities
(thousands)

(**)
   Notional
amount
   Fair
Value Asset/
(Liability)
 (Loss)/Gain
(*)
 

Futures:

              

Sale

              

Corn

   6.9     149     141    141     99     24,472     1,082    1,082  

Soybean

   24.6     5,939     (2,789  (2,789   30     10,161     363    363  

Wheat

   3     484     (153  (153

Sugar

   34.3     15,955     (3,287  (3,287   197     89,281     2,423    2,266  

Ethanol (thousands m3)

   8     4,723     (40  (40

Coffee

   0.8     3,213     (2,231  (2,231   1     764     63    63  

Wheat

   0.6     111     (4  (4

OTC:

       

Sugar

   24     7,671     1,151    1,028  

Options:

       

Buy put

       

Sugar

   24     1,476     725    (43

Sell call

       

Corn

   2     17     (30  (13

Sugar

   21     1,393     (916  (317
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   67.2     25,367     (8,170  (8,170   409     140,442     4,668    4,236  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2009:2011:

 

  2009   2011 

Type of derivative contract

  Tons   Notional
amount
   Market
Value Asset/
(Liability)
 (Loss)/Gain   Quantities
(thousands)

(**)
   Notional
amount
 Fair
Value Asset/
(Liability)
 (Loss)/  Gain
(*)
 

Futures:

             

Sale

             

Corn

   26.8     3,835     (19  (19

Ethanol (thousands m3)

   2     2,719    44    44  

Soybean

   20.1     4,740     (184  (184   63     19    256    256  

Sugar

   92.2     42,283     (11,712  (11,712   160     7,551    6,751    6,751  

Coffee

   0.5     16     99    99     2     10,533    238    256  

Wheat

   1     —      7    7  

Options:

      

Buy put

      

Corn

   189     2,172    1,256    (620

Soybean

   20     127    293    164  

Wheat

   27     596    457    (143

Sugar

   39     109,600    845    845  

OTC

      

Sugar

   20     79,831    1,658    1,658  

Sell call

      

Soybean

   21     130    137    7  

Sugar

   44     98,000    (1,519  (1,519

Wheat

   27     (566  (763  (193
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   139.6     50,874     (11,816  (11,816   615     310,710    9,660    7,513  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

(*)Included in the line item “Gain from commodity derivative financial instruments” of Note 28.
(**)All quantities expressed in tons except otherwise indicated.

Commodity future contract fair values are computed with reference to quoted market prices on future exchanges.

 

Floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps

In January 2009, the GroupGroup´s subsidiaries in Argentina, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A., entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap to hedge against the variability of the cash flows of the Tranche B facility entered into with the IDB.Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Tranche B of the IDB facility comprisesFacility comprised a five-year US$ 48.249 million loan bearing interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 4.75% per annum. (Seeannum (see Note 2021 for additional details). The Group’s exposure to interest rate changes through the Tranche B loan has beenwas fully hedged through the use of an amortizing interest rate swap. This hedging arrangement will fully offsetoffsets any additional interest rate expense incurred as a result of increases in interest rates. The swap’s notional amount of the agreement was US$ 48.2 million. This swap agreement expires on November 15, 2013. In49 million and cancelled in December 2011, as the company redefined the terms of IDB outstanding loan and received additional funds, the2011.

The Group cancelled the original swap agreement when the terms of the IDB Facility were redefined and additional funds received. The Group then entered into a US$ 60 million new floating-to-fixed interest rate forward swap that will start oncommencing in May 2012 and expiring November 15, 2016 expecting to hedge against the variability of the cash flows of the new Tranche B facility. The redefined facility comprises a five-year US$ 60 million loan bearing interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 4.45% per annum. The Group’s exposure toannum (fixed interest rate changes through the Tranche B loan has been fully hedged through the use of an amortizing interest rate swap. This hedging arrangement will fully offset any additional interest rate expense incurred as a result of increases in interest rates. The notional amount of the agreement was US$ 60.0 million. This swap agreement expires on November 15, 2016. The Group did not apply hedge accounting to these agreements. As of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Group recorded a liability of US$ nil, US$ 0.6 million and US$ 1 million, respectively, the estimated fair value of the swap at those dates.

UMAś facility with HSBC Bank comprises a two-year US$ denominated 7.0 million loan bearing exchange variation plus 7.30% per annum. Interest payments are hedged against 99.80% of CDI floating rate. These swap agreements expire in August 2012. The Group did not apply hedge accounting to these agreements. As of December 31, 2011, the Group recorded liabilities of US$ 0.3 million (2010: US$ 0.02 million) respectively, the estimated fair value at that date of the swap of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema and UMA.

The Group evaluated the impact on interest expense for the year considering an immediate 100 basis point change in interest rates. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, a 100 basis point increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an increase/decrease in interest expense of US$ 0.1 million, US$ 0.7 million and US$ nil, respectively.

The Group evaluated the impact on the interest rate swaps’ fair value considering an immediate 100 basis point change in interest rates. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, a 100 basis point increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an approximate US$ nil and US$ 0.5 million increase/decrease in the fair value of interest rate swap, respectively. The fair value of the swap has been calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis.rate: 5.70%).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

3.Financial risk management (continued)

 

The Group did not apply hedge accounting to any of these agreements. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Group recorded a liability of US$ 0.6 million and US$ nil million, respectively, the estimated fair value of the outstanding swaps at those dates.

Foreign currency fixed-to-floating interest rate swap

In August and September 2012 the Group’s subsidiary in Brazil, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a interest rate swap operation with Deutsche Bank in an aggregate amount of US$ 30 million (US$ 15 million per month). In those operations Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema receives exchange variation plus 4,37% per year, and pays CDI (a interbank floating interest rate in Reais) plus 2% per year, and at the same time convert the currency interest payment into Reais at a fixed exchange rate The swap expires in May and June 2013. The Group did not apply hedge accounting to this instrument. As of December 31, 2012, the Group recorded a liability of US$ 0.3 million representing the estimated fair value of the swap as of that date.

The Group evaluated the impact on interest expense, of all agreements mentioned above, for the year considering an immediate 100 basis point change in interest rates. For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, a 100 basis point increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an increase/decrease in interest expense of US$ 0.35 million, US$ 0.1 million and US$ 0.7, respectively.

The Group evaluated the impact on the interest rate swaps’ fair value, of all agreements mentioned above, considering an immediate 100 basis point change in interest rates. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, a 100 basis point increase/decrease in interest rates would result in an approximate US$ 0.19 million and US$ nil million increase/decrease in the fair value of interest rate swap, respectively. The fair value of the swaps has been calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis.

Foreign currency floating-to-fixed interest rate swap

In June 2012 the Group’s subsidiary in Brazil, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais 230 million syndicated loan with Rabobank International Brasil, BGT Pactual, HSBC and Votorantim. The loan bears interest at a variable rate of CDI plus 3.60% per annum. At same moment and with same banks, the Company entered into a swap operation, which intention is to effectively convert the principal amount and interest rate denominated in Reais, to a principal amount an interest rate denominated in USD, plus a fixed rate of 7.70% per annum. The swap expires according to the due dates of the loan, until December 2015. The Group did not apply hedge accounting to this instrument. As of December 31, 2012, the Group recorded a liability of US$ 0.3 million representing the estimated fair value of the swap as of that date.

Currency forward

Between JulyDuring the years ended December 31, 2012 and September 2011, the Group entered into several currency forward contracts with Brazilian banks in order to hedge the fluctuation of the Brazilian Reais against the US Dollar for a total notionalaggregate amount of US$ 56 million and US$ 74.0 million, withrespectively. The currency forward contracts entered in 2012 had maturity dates between May 2013 and December 2013, while those entered in 2011 had maturity dates ranging between February and December 2012. The outstanding contracts resulted in thea recognition of a gain of US$ 1.9 million in 2012 and of a loss amounting toof US$ 9.1 million in 2011. Gains and losses on currency forward contracts are included within “Financial results, net.”net” in the statement of income. During 2010 the Company did not enter in any currency forward.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Group’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments and estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that it believes are reasonable. The Group’s critical accounting policies are discussed below.

Actual results could differ from estimates used in employing the critical accounting policies and these could have a material impact on the Group’s results of operations. The Group also has other policies that are considered key accounting policies, such as the policy for revenue recognition. However, these other policies, which are discussed in the notes to the Group’s financial statements, do not meet the definition of critical accounting estimates, because they do not generally require estimates to be made or judgments that are difficult or subjective.

(a) Business combinations – purchase price allocation

(a)Business combinations - purchase price allocation

Accounting for business combinations requires the allocation of the Group’s purchase price to the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business at their respective fair values. The Group uses all available information to make these fair value determinations, and for major acquisitions, may hire an independent appraisal firm to assist in making fair value estimates. In some instances, assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset might have to be used in determining its fair value. Actual timing and amount of net cash flows from revenues and expenses related to that asset over time may differ materially from those initial estimates, and if the timing is delayed significantly or if the net cash flows decline significantly, the asset could become impaired.

(b) Impairment testing

(b)Impairment testing

At the date of each statement of financial position, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets could have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent, if any, of the impairment loss. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The Group’s property, plant and equipment items generally do not generate independent cash flows.

Goodwill on acquisition is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. As of the acquisition date, any goodwill acquired is allocated to the cash-generating unit (‘CGU’) expected to benefit from the business combination.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of September of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. The impairment review requires management to undertake certain judgments, including estimating the recoverable value of the CGU to which the goodwill relates, based on either fair value less costs-to-sell or the value-in-use, as appropriate, in order to reach a conclusion on whether it deems the goodwill is impaired or not.

For purposes of the impairment testing, each CGU represents the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

Farmland businesses may be used for different activities that may generate independent cash flows. When farmland businesses are used for single activities (i.e. crops), these are considered as one CGU. Generally, each separate farmland business within Argentina and Uruguay are treated as single CGUs. Otherwise, when farmland businesses are used for more than one segment activity (i.e. crops and cattle or rental income), the farmland is further subdivided into two or more CGUs, as appropriate, for purposes of impairment testing. For its properties in Brazil, management identified a farmland together with its related mill as separate CGUs.

Based on these criteria,Management reviewed the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 to determine whether there was any indication of potential impairment. Management concluded that no impairment testing for property, plant and equipment and finite lived intangible assets was necessary as of year-end. As regards the mandatory impairment testing of goodwill, management identified a total amounttested all CGUs with allocated goodwill in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil as of forty-six CGUs.September 30, 2012 and determined that none of the CGUs were impaired as of that date. There were no events or changes in circumstances, which would warrant an impairment testing of goodwill as of December 31, 2012.

ForHowever, for the year ended December 31, 2010, in Argentina and Uruguay the Group only tested for impairment CGUs with allocated goodwill, due to the lack of indicators that evidenced the assets may be impaired. Additionally, the Group tested all CGUs in Brazil due mainly to the operating losses from continuing operations suffered during that period in the Coffee and Sugar, Ethanol and Energy segments.

As from September 30, 2011, in order to facilitate the year-end process and for administrative purposes, the Group decided to change the date of their annual impairment test from December 31 to September 30. Additionally, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, due to the increase volatility in the international markets, which lead to the fact that during certain periodsmanagement tested all CGUs as of the year enterprise market price was lower than the Company’s net assets value, the Group tested for impairment all CGUsSeptember 30, 2011 regardless of which CGUs have allocated any goodwill. None of the CGUs with or without any allocated goodwill were impaired as of September 30, 2011. There were no events or changes in circumstances, which would have warranted an impairment testing either of goodwill or other assets as of December 31, 2011.

CGUs tested based on a fair-value-less-costs-to-sell model at September 30, 2012 and 2011:

Based on the criteria described above, management identified a total amount of forty-three CGUs as of September 30, 2012 and forty-four CGUs as of September 30, 2011 for purposes of the impairment testing.

As of September 30, 2012, the Group identified 10 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay to be tested based on this model (all CGUs with allocated goodwill). As of September 30, 2011, the Group identified 35 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay and 2 CGUs in Brazil to be tested based in this model (regardless of any goodwill allocated to them). Estimating the fair value less costs-to-sell is based on the best information available, and refers to the amount at which the CGU could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties. In calculating the fair value less costs-to-sell, and value-in-use of its CGUs, management may be assisted by the work of external advisors.

CGUs tested based on a fair-value-less-costs-to-sell model for the period ended September 30, 2011 and years ended December 31, 2010:

The Group identified 37 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay and 2 CGUs in Brazil. The Group tested all of these CGUs based on a fair value less costs-to-sell model as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. When using this model, the Group applies the “sales comparison approach” as its method of valuing most properties. This method relies on results of sales of similar agricultural properties to estimate the value of the CGU. This approach is based on the theory that the fair value of a property is directly related to the selling prices of similar properties. The fair value of farmland property is the amount of money the Group would realize if sold at arm’s length by a willing seller to a willing buyer.

Fair values are determined by extensive analysis. Farmland values are based onanalysis, which includes current and potential soil productivity of the land’s productive capabilityland (the ability to produce crops and maintain livestock) projected margins derived from soil use, rental value obtained for soil use, if applicable, and other factors such as climate and location. Farmland is assessed according to its productivity value, that is, the ability of the land to produce crops and/or maintain livestock. Farmland ratings are established by considering such factors as soil texture and quality, yields, topography, drainage and rain levels. Farmland may contain farm outbuildings. A farm outbuilding is any improvement or structure that is used for farming operations. Outbuildings are valued based on their size, age and design.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

Based on the factors described above, each farm property is assigned different soil classifications for the purposes of establishing a value. Soil classifications quantify the factors that contribute to the agricultural capability of the soil. Soil classifications range from the most productive to the least productive.

The first step to establishing an assessment for a farm property is a sales investigation that identifies the valid farm sales in the area where the farm is located.

A price per hectare is assigned for each soil class within each farm property. This price per hectare is determined based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis mainly described above considering parameters such as:

Current soil productivity and yields;

Potential soil productivity based on market participant best use of soil property;

Projected gross margin derived from soil use;

Rental value obtained for soil use, if applicable;

Similar comparable farmland property within the topographic area.

The results are then tested against actual sales, if any, and current market conditions to ensure the values produced are accurate, consistent and fair.

The following table shows only the 11 CGUs where goodwill was allocated as of September 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the corresponding amount of goodwill allocated to each one:

CGU / Operating segment / Country

  September 30,
2011
   December 31,
2010
 

La Carolina / Crops / Argentina

   166     176  

La Carolina / Cattle / Argentina

   27     29  

El Orden / Crops / Argentina

   203     215  

El Orden / Cattle / Argentina

   33     35  

La Guarida / Crops / Argentina

   2,434     2,574  

La Guarida / Cattle / Argentina

   241     255  

Los Guayacanes / Crops / Argentina

   1,859     1,966  

Doña Marina / Rice / Argentina

   6,565     7,023  

Huelen / Crops / Argentina (Note 27)

   7,403     —    

El Colorado / Crops / Argentina (Note 27)

   2,802     —    

El Colorado / Cattle / Argentina (Note 27)

   934     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book amount of goodwill allocated to CGUs (Note 8)

   22,667     12,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book amount of PPE items and other assets

   89,079     80,451  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets allocated to 8 CGUs

   111746     92,724  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The remaining 26 CGUs in Argentina and Uruguay and the 2 CGUs in Brazil without allocated goodwill are not detailed here for simplicity purposes. Property, plant and equipment, investment property, and finite-life intangible assets allocated to these 28 CGUs have an aggregated net book value of US$ 252,252 and US$ 230,512 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

Based on the testing above, the Group determined that none of the CGUs, with and without allocated goodwill, were impaired as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.above.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

 

AsThe results are then tested against actual sales, if any, and current market conditions to ensure the values produced are accurate, consistent and fair.

The following table shows only the 10 CGUs (2011: 11 CGUs) where goodwill was allocated at each period end and the corresponding amount of December 31, 2011, analysis ofgoodwill allocated to each one:

CGU / Operating segment / Country

  September 30,
2012
   September 30,
2011
 

La Carolina / Crops / Argentina

   149     166  

La Carolina / Cattle / Argentina

   24     27  

El Orden / Crops / Argentina

   182     203  

El Orden / Cattle / Argentina

   30     33  

La Guarida / Crops / Argentina

   2,179     2,434  

La Guarida / Cattle / Argentina

   216     241  

Los Guayacanes / Crops / Argentina

   1,664     1,859  

Doña Marina / Rice / Argentina

   5,877     6,565  

Huelen / Crops / Argentina

   6,585     7,403  

El Colorado / Crops / Argentina

   3,323     2,802  

El Colorado / Cattle / Argentina

   —       934  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book value of goodwill allocated to CGUs tested (Note 8)

   20,229     22,667  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book value of PPE items and other assets allocated to CGUs tested

   99,413     89,079  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets allocated to CGUs tested

   119,642     111,746  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Based on the events occurred sincetesting above, the last impairment review indicatedGroup determined that the likelihood that the current recoverable amountnone of the CGUs, tested would be less that their carrying amounts was remote. Additionally, the most recent impairment test performed inwith allocated goodwill, were impaired at September 30, 2012.

As of September 30, 2011, resulted inproperty, plant and equipment, investment property, and finite-life intangible assets allocated to the remaining 28 CGUs without allocated goodwill tested had an amount that exceeded the CGUs’aggregated net book value by a substantial margin. Consequently,of US$ 252,252. None of the Group considered that no additional impairment test was necessaryCGUs with or without allocated goodwill were impaired at year-end.September 30, 2011.

CGUs tested based on a value-in-use model forat September 30, 2012 and 2011:

Based on the period endedcriteria described above, management identified a total amount of forty-three CGUs as of September 30, 2012 and forty-four CGUs as of September 30, 2011 and years ended December 31, 2010:for purposes of the impairment testing.

TheAs of September 30, 2012, the Group identified 3 CGUs in Brazil to be tested base on this model (all CGUs with allocated goodwill). As of September 30, 2011, the Group identified 3 CGUs in Argentina and 4 CGUs in Brazil. The GroupBrazil to be tested all CGUs in Brazil based on a value-in-use model.this model (regardless of any goodwill allocated to them). In performing the value-in-use calculation, the Group applied pre-tax rates to discount the future pre-tax cash flows. In each case, these key assumptions have been made by management reflecting past experience and are consistent with relevant external sources of information, such as appropriate market data. In calculating value-in-use, management may be assisted by the work of external advisors.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

The key assumptions used by management in the value-in-use calculations which are considered to be most sensitive to the calculation are:

 

Key Assumptions

  

September 30, 2011

  

December 31, 2010

  

September 30,

2012

  

September 30,

2011

Financial projections

  Covers 4 years  Covers 4 years  Covers 4 years for UMA  Covers 4 years for
  Covers 8 years for AVI  Angelica and UMA

Yield average growth rates

  1-3%  1-3%  0-3%  0-3%

Future pricing increases

  Between 3% and 5%  2% per annum  3% per annum  Between 3% and 5%

Future cost increases

  Expected US Inflation  2% per annum  3% per annum  Expected USD Inflation

Discount rates

  8.91%  8.67%  9.16%  8.91%

Perpetuity rate

  4.5%  2.5%

Perpetuity growth rate

  4.5%  4.5%

Discount rates are based on the risk-free rate for U.S. government bonds, adjusted for a risk premium to reflect the increased risk of investing in South America and Brazil in particular. The risk premium adjustment is assessed for factors specific to the respective CGUs and reflects the countries that the CGUs operate in.

The following table shows only the 3 CGUs where goodwill was allocated as of September 30, 2011 and December 31,2010at each period end and the corresponding amount of goodwill allocated to each one:

 

CGU/ Operating segment

  September 30,
2011
   December 31,
2010
 

Ivinhema / Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

   8,741     9,531  

UMA / Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

   3,212     3,575  

UMA (f.k.a. Alfenas Café Ltda) / Coffee

   1,002     1,115  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book amount of goodwill allocated to CGUs (Note 8)

   12,955     14,221  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book amount of PPE items and other assets

   90,278     89,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets allocated to 3 CGUs

   103,233     103,533  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The 3 CGUs in Argentina and the remaining CGU in Brazil without allocated goodwill are not detailed here for simplicity purposes. Property, plant and equipment and finite-life intangible assets allocated to these 4 CGUs have an aggregated net book value of US$ 329,317 and US$ 375,293 of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

CGU/ Operating segment

  September 30,
2012
   September 30,
2011
 

AVI / Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

   7,820     8,741  

UMA / Sugar, Ethanol and Energy

   2,933     3,212  

UMA (f.k.a. Alfenas Café Ltda) / Coffee

   1,099     1,002  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book value of goodwill allocated to CGUs tested (Note 8)

   11,852     12,955  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing net book value of PPE items and other assets allocated to CGUs tested

   517,052     90,278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets allocated to 3 CGUs tested

   528,904     103,233  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Based on the testing above, the Group determined that none of the CGUs, where value-in-use was appliedwith allocated goodwill, were impaired asat September 30, 2012.

As of September 30, 2011, property, plant and December 31, 2010.equipment and finite-life intangible assets allocated to the remaining 4 CGUs without allocated goodwill tested had an aggregated net book value of US$ 329,317. None of the CGUs with or without allocated goodwill were impaired at September 30, 2011.

Management views these assumptions as conservative and does not believe that any reasonable change in the assumptions would cause the carrying value of these CGU’s to exceed the recoverable amount.

As of December 31, 2011, analysis of the events occurred since the last impairment review indicated that the likelihood that the current recoverable amount of the CGUs tested would be less that their carrying amounts was remote. Additionally, the most recent impairment test performed in September 30, 2011 resulted in an amount that exceeded the CGUs’ book value by a substantial margin. Consequently, the Group considered that no additional impairment test was necessary at year-end.

(c) Biological assets

The nature of the Group’s biological assets and the basis of determination of their fair value are explained under Note 2.12. The discounted cash flow model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions including observable and unobservable data. Generally the estimation of the fair value of biological assets is based on models or inputs that are not observable in the market and the use of unobservable inputs is significant to the overall valuation of the assets. Unobservable inputs are determined based on the best information available, for example by reference to historical information of past practices and results, statistical and agronomical information, and other analytical techniques. Key assumptions include future market prices, estimated yields at the point of harvest, estimated production cycle, future cash flows, future costs of harvesting and other costs, and estimated discount rate.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

Market prices are generally determined by reference to observable data in the principal market for the agricultural produce. Harvesting costs and other costs are estimated based on historical and statistical data. Yields are estimated based on several factors including the location of the farmland and soil type, environmental conditions, infrastructure and other restrictions and growth at the time of measurement. Yields are subject to a high degree of uncertainty and may be affected by several factors out of the Group’s control including but not limited to extreme or unusual weather conditions, plagues and other crop diseases, among other factors.

The key assumptions discussed above are highly sensitive. Reasonable shifts in assumptions including but not limited to increases or decreases in prices, costs and discount factors used would result in a significant increase or decrease to the fair value of biological assets. In addition, cash flows are projected over a number of years and based on estimated production. Estimates of production in themselves are dependent on various assumptions, in addition to those described above, including but not limited to several factors such as location, environmental conditions and other restrictions. Changes in these estimates could materially impact on estimated production, and could therefore affect estimates of future cash flows used in the assessment of fair value.

The valuation models and their assumptions are reviewed annually, or quarterly if warranted, and, if necessary, adjusted. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Group made no changes to the models and assumptions. During the year ended December 31, 2010, new information has been gained and accordingly the Group introduced an adjustment to the valuation model for sugarcane. Projected revenues are calculated since then based on the average of daily prices for sugar future contracts (Sugar # 11 ICE- NY contract) during the six-month period ended at period end rather than the spot price for sugar future contracts at year end used during 2009. The Group determined that the use of 6-month average of daily prices of future contracts was a more appropriate estimate for price inputs in the valuation model, as it would mitigate any additional variability that a single-day price may have on the sugarcane valuation model and was necessary to properly measure the fair value of the related biological assets given changes in market conditions in 2010. The effect of this change in the valuation model recognized in the line item “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” was an increase in the loss before income tax for US$ 47.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

4.Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued)

(d) Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments

Fair values of derivative financial instruments are computed with reference to quoted market prices on trade exchanges, when available. The fair values of commodity options are calculated using year-end market rates together with common option pricing models. The fair value of interest rate swaps has been calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis.

(e) Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities in the period in which such determination is made.

Deferred tax assets are reviewed each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. In assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is probable that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. (See(see Note 2122 for details).

(f) Allowance for trade receivables

Management maintains an allowance for trade receivables to account for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. When evaluating the adequacy of an allowance for trade receivables, management bases its estimates on the aging of accounts receivable balances and historical write-off experience, customer credit worthiness and changes in customer payment terms. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, actual write-offs might be higher than expected.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information

IFRS 8 “Operating Segments” requires an entity to report financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments, which are operating segments or aggregations of operating segments that meet specified criteria. Operating segments are components of an entity about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The CODM evaluates the business based on the differences in the nature of its operations, products and services. The amount reported for each segment item is the measure reported to the CODM for these purposes.

The Group operates in three major lines of business, namely, Farming; Sugar, Ethanol and Energy; and Land Transformation.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

5.Segment information (continued)

 

The Group’s‘Farming’ is further comprised of five reportable segments:

 

The Group’s‘Crops’ Segment consists of planting, harvesting and sale of grains, oilseeds and fibers (including wheat, corn, soybeans, cotton and sunflowers, among others), and to a lesser extent the provision of grain warehousing/conditioning and handling and drying services to third parties. Each underlying crop in the Crops segment does not represent a separate operating segment. Management seeks to maximize the use of the land through the cultivation of one or more type of crops. Types and surface amount of crops cultivated may vary from harvest year to harvest year depending on several factors, some of them out of the Group´s control. Management is focused on the long-term performance of the productive land, and to that extent, the performance is assessed considering the aggregated combination, if any, of crops planted in the land. A single manager is responsible for the management of operating activity of all crops rather than for each individual crop.

 

The Group’s‘Rice’ ‘Rice’Segment consists of planting, harvesting, processing and marketing of rice;

 

The Group’s‘Dairy’ Segment consists of the production and sale of raw milk, which is processed into manufactured products and marketed through the Group’s joint ventureas well as an equity interest in La Lácteo;Lacteo, a dairy processing Joint Venture;

 

The Group’s‘Coffee’ Segment consists of cultivating coffee beans and marketing own and third party’s coffee production;

 

The Group’s‘Cattle’ Segment consists of purchasing and fattening of beef cattle for sale to meat processors and local livestock auction markets. In December 2009,mainly in the Group strategically decided to sell a significant amount of headslease of cattle from owned farmlandsgrazing land (not suitable for crop production) to Quickfood S.A., an international third party meat processor. Additionally, the contract provides for the third party to lease the Group’s farmland under an operating lease agreement to raise and fatten the purchased cattle. As required by the Antitrust Law, the Group reported this transaction to the Argentine Antitrust Commission for formal approval. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the authorization is still pending. The Group does not have any evidence which may indicate this transaction will not be formally approved.processor;

 

The Group’s‘Sugar, Ethanol and Energy’ Segment consists of cultivating sugarcane which is processed in owned sugar mills, transformed into ethanol, sugar and electricity and marketed;

 

The Group’s‘Land Transformation’ Segment comprises the (i) identification and acquisition of underdeveloped and undermanaged farmland businesses; and (ii) realization of value through the strategic disposition of assets (generating profits).

The measurement principles for the Group’s segment reporting structure are based on the IFRS principles adopted in the consolidated financial statements. Revenue generated and goods and services exchanged between segments are calculated on the basis of market prices.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

5.Segment information (continued)

The following table presents information with respect to the Group’s reportable segments. Certain other activities of a holding function nature not allocable to the segments are disclosed in the column ‘Corporate’‘Corporate’.

Segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2012

  Farming  Sugar,
Ethanol
  Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total 
  Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Farming
subtotal
  and
Energy
    

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

  589    92,438    —      —      4,390    97,417    282,109    —      —      379,526  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

  —      (78,617  —      —      (230  (78,847  (185,131  —      —      (263,978
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

  589    13,821    —      —      4,160    18,570    96,978    —      —      115,548  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

  195,617    1,466    18,868    8,363    637    224,951    223    —      —      225,174  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

  (195,617  (1,466  (18,868  (8,363  (637  (224,951  (223  —      —      (225,174

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

  35,471    6,463    2,060    (4,196  (131  39,667    (23,024  —      —       16,643  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

  15,850    —      —      154    —      16,004    —      —      —       16,004  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit / loss from Agricultural Activities

  51,321    6,463    2,060    (4,042  (131  55,671    (23,024  —      —      32,647  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

  51,910    20,284    2,060    (4,042  4,029    74,241    73,954    —      —      148,195  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

  (4,436  (4,072  (906  (1,082  (23  (10,519  (22,239  —      (24,933  (57,691

Selling expenses

  (5,904  (16,157  (319  (304  (60  (22,744  (35,690  —      (168  (58,602

Other operating income, net

  (9,330  1,065    (1,257  2,387    (16  (7,151  9,797    27,513    (341  29,818  

Share of loss of joint ventures

  —      —      (2,761  —      —      (2,761  —      —      —      (2,761
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  32,240    1,120    (3,183  (3,041  3,930    31,066    25,822    27,513    (25,442  58,959  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  (2,073  (3,823  (896  (587  (189  (7,568  (46,900  —      —      (54,468

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (unrealized)

  6,169    4,352    115    (2,615  —      8,021    (24,783  —      —      (16,762

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of agricultural produce (unrealized)

  4,803    —      —      (1,581  —      3,222    205    —      —      3,427  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce (realized)

  24,499    2,111    1,945    —      (131  28,424    1,554    —      —      29,978  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

  877    —      —      1,147    —      2,024    —      —      —      2,024  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (realized)

  14,973    —      —      (993  —      13,980    —      —      —      13,980  

Property, plant and equipment, net

  200,223    68,527    22,047    21,081    11,065    322,943    557,954    —      —      880,897  

Investment property

  —      —      —      —      15,542    15,542    —      —      —      15,542  

Goodwill

  13,201    5,613    —      1,093    516    20,423    10,677    —      —      31,100  

Biological assets

  42,091    30,836    12,149    16,211    979    102,266    195,870    —      —      298,136  

Investment in joint ventures

  —      —      2,613    —      —      2,613    —      —      —      2,613  

Financial assets

  11,878    —      —      —      —      11,878    —      —      —      11,878  

Inventories

  29,731    12,411    2,376    2,562    —      47,080    48,241    —      —      95,321  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total segment assets

  297,124    117,387    39,185    40,947    28,102    522,745    812,742    —      —      1,335,487  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Borrowings

  79,820    56,567    14,142    8,686    —      159,215    379,918    —      —      539,133  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total segment liabilities

  79,820    56,567    14,142    8,686    —      159,215    379,918    —      —      539,133  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information (continued)

 

Segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2011

 

 Farming Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total  Farming Sugar,
Ethanol
 Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
subtotal
  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
subtotal
 and
Energy
 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

  557    82,523    —      713    4,746    88,539    277,318    —      —      365,857    557    82,523    —      713    4,746    88,539    277,318    —      —      365,857  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

  —      (68,721  —      (629  (408  (69,758  (167,646  —      —      (237,404  —      (68,721  —      (629  (408  (69,758  (167,646  —      —      (237,404
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

  557    13,802    —      84    4,338    18,781    109,672    —      —      128,453    557    13,802    —      84    4,338    18,781    109,672    —      —      128,453  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

  147,389    721    19,697    13,457    963    182,227    —      —      —      182,227    147,389    721    19,697    13,457    963    182,227    —      —      —      182,227  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

  (147,389  (721  (19,697  (13,457  (963  (182,227  —      —      —      (182,227  (147,389  (721  (19,697  (13,457  (963  (182,227  —      —      —      (182,227

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

  38,014    10,139    6,939    (697  468    54,863    31,948    —      —      86,811    38,014    10,139    6,939    (697  468    54,863    31,948    —      —      86,811  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

  10,953    —      —      (430  —      10,523    —      —      —      10,523  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

  10,953    —      —      (430  —      10,523    —      —      —      10,523  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit / loss from Agricultural Activities

  48,967    10,139    6,939    (1,127  468    65,386    31,948    —      —      97,334  

Gross Profit / (loss) from Agricultural Activities

  48,967    10,139    6,939    (1,127  468    65,386    31,948    —      —      97,334  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

  49,524    23,941    6,939    (1,043  4,806    84,167    141,620    —      —      225,787    49,524    23,941    6,939    (1,043  4,806    84,167    141,620    —      —      225,787  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

General and administrative expenses

  (8,003  (6,278  (1,173  (1,153  (269  (16,876  (21,082  —      (27,184  (65,142  (8,003  (6,278  (1,173  (1,153  (269  (16,876  (21,082  —      (27,184  (65,142

Selling expenses

  (2,270  (14,488  (401  (463  (74  (17,696  (41,708  —      —      (59,404  (2,270  (14,488  (401  (463  (74  (17,696  (41,708  —      —      (59,404

Other operating income, net

  1,843    372    (2  2,020    (3  4,230    11,220    8,832    299    24,581    1,843    372    (2  2,020    (3  4,230    11,220    8,832    299    24,581  

Share of loss of joint ventures

  —      —      (1,034  —      —      (1,034  —      —      —      (1,034  —      —      (1,034  —      —      (1,034  —      —      —      (1,034
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Profit / (loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  41,094    3,547    4,329    (639  4,460    52,791    90,050    8,832    (26,885  124,788    41,094    3,547    4,329    (639  4,460    52,791    90,050    8,832    (26,885  124,788  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,469    3,105    600    530    226    5,930    28,254    —      —      34,184    (1,469  (3,105  (600  (530  (226  (5,930  (28,254  —      —      (34,184

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (unrealized)

  —      —      1,503    (1,394  —      109    8,797    —      —      8,906    —      —      1,503    (1,394  —      109    8,797    —      —      8,906  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of agricultural produce (unrealized)

  1,474    2,234    —      697    —      4,405    3,825    —      —      8,230    1,474    2,234    —      697    —      4,405    3,825    —      —      8,230  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce (realized)

  36,540    7,905    5,436    —      468    50,349    19,326    —      —      69,675    36,540    7,905    5,436    —      468    50,349    19,326    —      —      69,675  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

  1,944    —      —      (128  —      1,816    —      —      —      1,816  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (realized)

  9,009    —      —      (302  —      8,707    —      —      —      8,707  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

  1,944    —      —      (128  —      1,816    —      —      —      1,816  

Changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (realized)

  9,009    —      —      (302  —      8,707    —      —      —      8,707  

Property, plant and equipment, net

  236,031    45,134    9,437    22,558    21,030    334,190    425,506    —      —      759,696    236,031    45,134    9,437    22,558    21,030    334,190    425,506    —      —      759,696  

Investment property

  9,828    —      —      —      18,055    27,883    —      —      —      27,883    9,828    —      —      —      18,055    27,883    —      —      —      27,883  

Goodwill

  14,656    6,414    —      990    1,193    23,253    11,633    —      —      34,886    14,656    6,414    —      990    1,193    23,253    11,633    —      —      34,886  

Biological assets

  28,300    23,167    9,338    18,369    1,501    80,675    158,925    —      —      239,600    28,300    23,167    9,338    18,369    1,501    80,675    158,925    —      —      239,600  

Investment in joint ventures

  —      —      4,299    —      —      4,299    —      —      —      4,299    —      —      4,299    —      —      4,299    —      —      —      4,299  

Inventories

  37,343    12,667    1,070    2,509    45    53,634    42,513    —      —      96,147    37,343    12,667    1,070    2,509    45    53,634    42,513    —      —      96,147  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment assets

  326,158    87,382    24,144    44,426    41,824    523,934    638,577    —      —      1,162,511    326,158    87,382    24,144    44,426    41,824    523,934    638,577    —      —      1,162,511  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Borrowings

  83,019    55,567    13,892    11,937    —      164,415    196,290    —      —      360,705    83,019    55,567    13,892    11,937    —      164,415    196,290    —      —      360,705  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment liabilities

  83,019    55,567    13,892    11,937    —      164,415    196,290    —      —      360,705    83,019    55,567    13,892    11,937    —      164,415    196,290    —      —      360,705  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 4543


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information (continued)

 

Segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2010

 

 Farming Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total  Farming Sugar,
Ethanol
 Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total 
 Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
subtotal
  Crops Rice Dairy Coffee Cattle Farming
subtotal
 and
Energy
 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

  344    59,280    —      2,709    3,718    66,051    228,478    —      —      294,529    344    59,280    —      2,709    3,718    66,051    228,478    —      —      294,529  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

  —      (52,017  —      (2,546  —      (54,563  (164,638  —      —      (219,201  —      (52,017  —      (2,546  —      (54,563  (164,638  —      —      (219,201
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit from Manufacturing Activities

  344    7,263    —      163    3,718    11,488    63,840    —      —      75,328  

Gross Profit / (loss) from Manufacturing Activities

  344    7,263    —      163    3,718    11,488    63,840    —      —      75,328  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

  107,818    2,305    14,297    4,863    2,407    131,690    48    —      —      131,738    107,818    2,305    14,297    4,863    2,407    131,690    48    —      —      131,738  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

  (107,818  (2,305  (14,297  (4,863  (2,407  (131,690  (48  —      —      (131,738  (107,818  (2,305  (14,297  (4,863  (2,407  (131,690  (48  —      —      (131,738

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

  38,879    9,360    9,129    (2,630  737    55,475    (86,003  —      —      (30,528  38,879    9,360    9,129    (2,630  737    55,475    (86,003  —      —      (30,528

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

  7,482    —      —      517    —      7,999    —      —      —      7,999    7,482    —      —      517    —      7,999    —      —      —      7,999  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross Profit / (loss) from Agricultural Activities

  46,361    9,360    9,129    (2,113  737    63,474    (86,003  —      —      (22,529  46,361    9,360    9,129    (2,113  737    63,474    (86,003  —      —      (22,529
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

  46,705    16,623    9,129    (1,950  4,455    74,962    (22,163  —      —      52,799    46,705    16,623    9,129    (1,950  4,455    74,962    (22,163  —      —      52,799  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

General and administrative expenses

  (7,087  (3,773  (2,910  (983  (350  (15,103  (19,080  —      (22,379  (56,562  (7,087  (3,773  (2,910  (983  (350  (15,103  (19,080  —      (22,379  (56,562

Selling expenses

  (1,522  (8,154  (333  (655  (175  (10,839  (41,689  —      —      (52,528  (1,522  (8,154  (333  (655  (175  (10,839  (41,689  —      —      (52,528

Other operating income, net

  (6,194  345    —      (2,165  70    (7,944  5,305    20,837    26    18,224    (6,194  345    —      (2,165  70    (7,944  5,305    20,837    26    18,224  

Share of loss of joint ventures

  —      —      (50  —      —      (50  —      —      —      (50  —      —      (50  —      —      (50  —      —      —      (50
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Profit / (loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  31,902    5,041    5,836    (5,753  4,000    41,026    (77,627  20,837    (22,353  (38,117  31,902    5,041    5,836    (5,753  4,000    41,026    (77,627  20,837    (22,353  (38,117
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,711    2,080    423    449    333    4,996    32,567    —      —      37,563    (1,711  (2,080  (423  (449  (333  (4,996  (32,567  —      —      (37,563

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (unrealized)

  8,719    6,273    3,610    (2,450  (36  16,116    (96,795  —      —      (80,679  8,719    6,273    3,610    (2,450  (36  16,116    (96,795  —      —      (80,679

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of agricultural produce (unrealized)

  7,229    742    —      (71  —      7,900    405    —      —      8,305    7,229    742    —      (71  —      7,900    405    —      —      8,305  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce (realized)

  22,931    2,345    5,519    (109  773    31,459    10,387    —      —      41,846    22,931    2,345    5,519    (109  773    31,459    10,387    —      —      41,846  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

  2,050    —      —      (523  —      1,527    —      —      —      1,527    2,050    —      —      (523  —      1,527    —      —      —      1,527  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (realized)

  5,432    —      —      1,040    —      6,472    —      —      —      6,472    5,432    —      —      1,040    —      6,472    —      —      —      6,472  
         —      —     

Property, plant and equipment, net

  204.454    50,899    4,202    25,265    18,830    303,650    448,342    —      —      751,992  

Investment property

  —      1,168    —      —      20,249    21,417    —      —      —      21,417  

Goodwill

  4,931    7,023    —      1,115    319    13,388    13,106    —      —      26,494  

Biological assets

  31,247    21,555    7,130    21,577    401    81,910    104,847    —      —      186,757  

Investment in joint ventures

  —      —      6,271    —      —      6,271    —      —      —      6,271  

Inventories

  22,926    8,422    883  �� 7,023    61    39,315    17,855    —      —      57,170  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment assets

  263,299    89,066    19,063    54,980    39,542    465,950    584,151    —      —      1,051,101  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Borrowings

  59,339    41,050    10,262    13,651    —      124,302    265,170    —      —      389,472  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment liabilities

  59,339    41,050    10,262    13,651    —      124,302    265,170    —      —      389,472  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 46


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

5.Segment information (continued)

Segment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2009

  Farming  Sugar,
Ethanol and
Energy
  Land
Transformation
  Corporate  Total 
  Crops  Rice  Dairy  Coffee  Cattle  Farming
subtotal
     

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered

  9,667    67,317    752    7,984    172    85,892    97,494    —      —      183,386  

Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered

  (5,447  (56,576  (613  (7,120  —      (69,756  (110,327  —      —      (180,083
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit / (loss) from Manufacturing Activities

  4,220    10,741    139    864    172    16,136    (12,833  —      —      3,303  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

  82,362    2,033    11,142    6,281    28,306    130,124    93    —      —      130,217  

Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses

  (82,362  (2,033  (11,142  (6,281  (28,306  (130,124  (93  —      —      (130,217

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

  6,563    12,170    3,374    (16,207  4,704    10,604    61,064    —      —      71,668  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

  11,362    191    —      1,234    —      12,787    —      —      —      12,787  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross Profit / (loss) from Agricultural Activities

  17,925    12,361    3,374    (14,973  4,704    23,391    61,064    —      —      84,455  
 

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Margin on Manufacturing and Agricultural Activities Before Operating Expenses

  22,145    23,102    3,513    (14,109  4,876    39,527    48,231    —      —      87,758  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

  (6,280  (2,883  (2,221  (2,126  (2,909  (16,419  (13,922  —      (22,052  (52,393

Selling expenses

  (1,587  (7,485  (777  (1,353  (1,045  (12,247  (18,922  —      —      (31,169

Other operating income, net

  4,776    (942  (108  806    377    4,909    (10,467  18,839    (210  13,071  

Share of loss of joint ventures

  —      —      (294  —      —      (294  —      —      —      (294
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit / (loss) from Operations Before Financing and Taxation

  19,054    11,792    113    (16,782  1,299    15,476    4,920    18,839    (22,262  16,973  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

  2,066    1,452    403    570    353    4,844    25,512    —      —      30,356  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (unrealized)

  4,433    6,759    32    (12,662  127    (1,311  57,335    —      —      56,024  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of agricultural produce (unrealized)

  1,485    —      —      (3,043  —      (1,558  1,375    —      —      (183

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce (realized)

  645    5,411    3,342    (502  4,577    13,473    2,354    —      —      15,827  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (unrealized)

  134    —      —      (7  —      127    —      —      —      127  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest (realized)

  11,228    191    —      1,241    —      12,660    —      —      —      12,660  

Property, plant and equipment, net

  248,594    31,282    10,652    2,680    767    293,975    388,903    —      —      682,878  

Investment property

  —      —      —      —      21,246    21,246    —      —      —      21,246  

Goodwill

  6,110    —      —      1,067    237    7,414    12,539    —      —      19,953  

Biological assets

  27,467    11,524    4,313    21,634    815    65,753    164,701    —      —      230,454  

Investment in joint ventures

  —      —      6,506    —      —      6,506    —      —      —      6,506  

Inventories

  23,832    9,460    1,086    1,992    716    37,086    20,816    —      —      57,902  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total segment assets

  306,003    52,266    22,557    27,373    23,781    431,980    586,959    —      —      1,018,939  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Borrowings

  63,893    39,850    9,963    3,493    —      117,199    189,582    —      —      306,781  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total segment liabilities

  63,893    39,850    9,963    3,493    —      117,199    189,582    —      —      306,781  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 4744


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information (continued)

 

Total segment assets are measured in a manner consistent with that of the consolidated financial statements. These assets are allocated based on the operations of the segment and the physical location of the asset. The Group’s investment in the joint venture Grupo La Lácteo is allocated to the ‘Dairy’ segment. Therefore, the Group’s share of profit or loss after income taxes and its carrying amount are reported in this segment.

Total reportable segments’ assets are reconciled to total assets as per the statement of financial position as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Total reportable assets as per Segment Information

   1,162,511     1,050,101     1,335,487     1,162,511  

Intangible assets (excluding goodwill)

   1,869     2,159     1,780     1,869  

Deferred income tax assets

   37,081     47,056     35,391     37,081  

Trade and other receivables

   156,927     149,957     179,878     156,927  

Other assets

   1,408     26     1,398     1,408  

Derivative financial instruments

   10,353     876     5,212     10,353  

Cash and cash equivalents

   330,546     70,269     218,809     330,546  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total assets as per the Statement of Financial Position

   1,700,695     1,239,717     1,777,955     1,700,695  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total segment liabilities are measured in a manner consistent with that of the consolidated financial statements. These liabilities are allocated based on the operations of the segment.

Total reportable segments’ liabilities are reconciled to total liabilities as per the statement of financial position as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Total reportable liabilities as per Segment Information

   360,705     389,472     539,133     360,705  

Trade and other payables

   122,438     81,021     104,260     122,438  

Deferred income tax liabilities

   92,989     91,088     75,389     92,989  

Payroll and social liabilities

   18,441     16,656     24,460     18,441  

Provisions for other liabilities

   4,327     9,207     2,732     4,327  

Current income tax liabilities

   872     978     187     872  

Derivative financial instruments

   6,054     8,920     5,751     6,054  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities as per the Statement of Financial Position

   605,826     597,342     751,912     605,826  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Non-current assets and net revenue and fair value gains and losses are shown by geographic region. These are the regions in which the Group is active: Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Non-current assets are allocated to the regions according to the location of the assets in question. Non-current assets encompass intangible assets; property, plant and equipment; investments accounted for using the equity method as well as other non-current assets. Net revenue and fair value gains and losses are allocated according to the location of the respective operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 4845


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information (continued)

 

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011:2012:

 

  Argentina   Brazil   Uruguay Total   Argentina   Brazil Uruguay Total 

Property, plant and equipment

   281,696     467,509     10,491    759,696     272,730     597,284    10,883    880,897  

Investment property

   27,883     —       —      27,883     15,542     —      —      15,542  

Intangible assets

   1,129     740     —      1,869     1,187     593    —      1,780  

Goodwill

   22,263     12,623     —      34,886     19,329     11,771    —      31,100  

Investment in joint ventures

   4,299     —       —      4,299     2,613     —      —      2,613  

Non-current portion of biological assets

   10,679     177,294     —      187,973     12,885     212,081    —      224,966  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   47,196     37,617     1,998    86,811     39,475     (25,002  2,170    16,643  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   10,539     651     (667  10,523  

(Loss) Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   16,190     (31  (155  16,004  

Sales of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   86,606     279,251     —      365,857     96,945     282,536    45    379,526  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   143,505     29,864     8,858    182,227     178,990     31,956    14,228    225,174  

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2010:2011:

 

  Argentina   Brazil Uruguay Total   Argentina   Brazil   Uruguay Total 

Property, plant and equipment

   246,602     495,075    10,315    751,992     281,696     467,509     10,491    759,696  

Investment property

   21,417     —      —      21,417     27,883     —       —      27,883  

Intangible assets

   1,115     1,044    —      2,159     1,129     740     —      1,869  

Goodwill

   12,272     14,222    —      26,494     22,263     12,623     —      34,886  

Investment in joint ventures

   6,271     —      —      6,271     4,299     —       —      4,299  

Non-current portion of biological assets

   7,169     97,047    —      104,216     10,679     177,294     —      187,973  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   54,226     (86,557  1,803    (30,528   47,196     37,617     1,998    86,811  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   8,157     (123  (35  7,999     10,539     651     (667  10,523  

Sales of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   62,455     232,074    —      294,529     86,606     279,251     —      365,857  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   109,387     17,158    5,193    131,738     143,505     29,864     8,858    182,227  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 4946


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

5.Segment information (continued)

 

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2009:2010:

 

   Argentina   Brazil   Uruguay   Total 

Property, plant and equipment

   228,723     430,175     23,980     682,878  

Investment property

   21,246     —       —       21,246  

Intangible assets

   243     1,663     —       1,906  

Goodwill

   6,347     13,606     —       19,953  

Investment in joint ventures

   6,506     —       —       6,506  

Non-current portion of biological assets

   4,379     165,968     —       170,347  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   26,995     42,348     2,325     71,668  

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   10,001     1,794     992     12,787  

Sales of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   68,020     115,366     —       183,386  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   99,661     25,304     5,252     130,217  
   Argentina   Brazil  Uruguay  Total 

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce

   54,226     (86,557  1,803    (30,528

Gain from changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest

   8,157     (123  (35  7,999  

Sales of manufactured products sold and services rendered

   62,455     232,074    —      294,529  

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets

   109,387     17,158    5,193    131,738  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5047


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

6.Property, plant and equipment

Changes in the Group’s property, plant and equipment in 20112012 and 20102011 were as follows:

 

  Farmlands Farmland
improvements
 Buildings and
facilities
 Machinery,
equipment,
furniture and

fittings
 Computer
equipment
 Vehicles Work in
progress
 Total   Farmlands Farmland
improvements
 Buildings
and
facilities
 Machinery,
equipment,
furniture
and

fittings
 Computer
equipment
 Vehicles Work in
progress
 Total 

At January 1, 2010

         

At January 1, 2011

         

Cost

   299,872    3,086    122,644    233,170    2,205    2,560    106,826    770,363     305,412    3,069    193,358    330,647    2,874    2,862    38,472    876,694  

Accumulated depreciation

   —      (2,652  (19,990  (62,522  (823  (1,498  —      (87,485   —      (2,824  (28,110  (90,737  (1,272  (1,759  —      (124,702
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   299,872    434    102,654    170,648    1,382    1,062    106,826    682,878     305,412    245    165,248    239,910    1,602    1,103    38,472    751,992  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2010

         

Year ended December 31, 2011

         

Opening net book amount

   299,872    434    102,654    170,648    1,382    1,062    106,826    682,878     305,412    245    165,248    239,910    1,602    1,103    38,472    751,992  

Exchange differences

   (4,919  (27  2,337    7,272    45    (33  4,173    8,848     (26,619  (24  (16,958  (24,265  (130  (60  (3,344  (71,400

Additions

   974    10    4,964    22,337    592    455    67,654    96,986     7,272    145    1,522    10,599    510    304    70,591    90,943  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   13,666    —      375    33    —      2    —      14,076  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   30,863    241    76    161    —      56    —      31,397  

Transfers

   —      153    65,398    68,291    68    —      (133,910  —       —      639    14,336    6,074    114    —      (21,163  —    

Transfers from investment property (Note 7)

   6,767    —      —      —      —      —      —      6,767     1,145    —      —      —      —      —      —      1.145  

Disposals

   (10,948  (153  (2,360  (456  (36  (122  —      (14,075   (4,388  (2  (1,630  (534  (13  (40  —      (6,607

Reclassification to non-income tax credits (*)

   —      —      —      —      —      —      (6,271  (6,271   —      —      —      (3,021  —      —      —      (3,021

Disposals of subsidiary

         

Depreciation charge (Note 25)

   —      (172  (8,120  (28,215  (449  (261  —      (37,217

Depreciation (Note 26)

   —      (314  (8,977  (24,483  (609  (370  —      (34,753
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Closing net book amount

   305,412    245    165,248    239,910    1,602    1,103    38,472    751,992     313,685    930    153,617    204,441    1,474    993    84,556    759,696  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5148


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

6.Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

  Farmlands Farmland
improvements
 Buildings and
facilities
 Machinery,
equipment,
furniture and

fittings
 Computer
equipment
 Vehicles Work in
progress
 Total 

At December 31, 2010

         

Cost

   305,412    3,069    193,358    330,647    2,874    2,862    38,472    876,694  

Accumulated depreciation

   —      (2,824  (28,110  (90,737  (1,272  (1,759  —      (124,702
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   305,412    245    165,248    239,910    1,602    1,103    38,472    751,992  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2011

         

Opening net book amount

   305,412    245    165,248    239,910    1,602    1,103    38,472    751,992  

Exchange differences

   (26,619  (24  (16,958  (24,265  (130  (60  (3,344  (71,400

Additions

   7,272    145    1,522    10,599    510    304    70,591    90,943  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   30,863    241    76    161    —      56    —      31,397  

Transfers

   —      639    14,336    6,074    114    —      (21,163  —    

Transfers from investment property (Note 7)

   1,145    —      —      —      —      —      —      1.145  

Disposals

   (4,388  (2  (1,630  (534  (13  (40  —      (6,607

Reclassification to non-income tax credits (*)

   —      —      —      (3,021  —      —      —      (3,021

Depreciation charge (Note 25)

   —      (314  (8,977  (24,483  (609  (370  —      (34,753
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Closing net book amount

   313,685    930    153,617    204,441    1,474    993    84,556    759,696  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   Farmlands Farmland
improvements
 Buildings
and
facilities
 Machinery,
equipment,
furniture
and

fittings
 Computer
equipment
 Vehicles Work in
progress
 Total 

At December 31, 2011

                  

Cost

   313,685    4,068    190,704    319,661    3,355    3.122    84,556    919,151     313,685    4,068    190,704    319,661    3,355    3    84,556    919,151  

Accumulated depreciation

   —      (3,138  (37,087  (115,220  (1,881  (2,129  —      (159,455   —      (3,138  (37,087  (115,220  (1,881  (2,129  —      (159,455
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   313,685    930    153,617    204,441    1,474    993    84,556    759,696     313,685    930    153,617    204,441    1,474    993    84,556    759,696  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2012

         

Opening net book amount

   313,685    930    153,617    204,441    1,474    993    84,556    759,696  

Exchange differences

   (34,911  2    (13,800  (17,418  (123  (254  (9,348  (75,852

Additions

   —      29    756    35,840    862    1,585    208,507    247,579  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —    

Transfers from investment property (Note 7)

   9,625    —      —      —      —      —      —      9,625  

Transfers

   —      9,287    24,528    26,634    27    —      (60,476  —    

Disposals

   —      —      (85  (806  (6  (26  —      (923

Disposals of subsidiaries

   (4,118  —      (30  (1  —      —      —      (4,149

Reclassification to non-income tax credits (*)

   —      —      (188  (774  —      —      —      (962

Depreciation (Note 26)

   —      (1,731  (15,912  (35,275  (641  (558  —      (54,117
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Closing net book amount

   284,281    8,517    148,886    212,641    1,593    1,740    223,239    880,897  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2012

         

Cost

   284,281    13,386    201,885    363,136    4,115    4,427    223,239    1,094,469  

Accumulated depreciation

   —      (4,869  (52,999  (150,495  (2,522  (2,687  —      (213,572
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   284,281    8,517    148,886    212,641    1,593    1,740    223,239    880,897  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(*)Brazilian federal tax law allows entities to take a percentage of the total cost of the assets purchased as a tax credit. The procedure adopted initially was to recognize such credits proportionally to the depreciationAs of these fixed assets on a monthly basis. During 2009, the Group elected to change the procedure to recognize these federalDecember 31, 2012, ICMS tax credits separately when the assets is purchased and, as permitted, the tax credits already “embedded” within the cost of the assets were reclassified to tax credit (See Note 12).trade and other receivables.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

6.Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

An amount of US$ 28,407;47,935; US$ 29,60328,407 and US$ 16,89529,603 of depreciation charges are included in “Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered” for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively. An amount of US$ 4,424;5,557; US$ 7,6144,424 and US$ 13,1647,614 of depreciation charges are included in “General and administrative expenses” for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively. An amount of US$ 1,016,625, US$ nil1,016 and US$ nil of depreciation charges are included in “Selling expenses” for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively. An amount of US$ 906,nil, US$ nil906 and US$ nil of depreciation charges were not charged to the statement of income and were capitalized in “Inventories” for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, borrowing costs of US$ 1,918 (2010:17,506 (2011: US$5,453) 1,918) were capitalized as components of the cost of acquisition or construction for qualifying assets.

Certain of the Group’s assets have been pledged as collateral to secure the Group’s borrowings and other payables. The net book value of the pledged assets amounts to US$ 319,392305,032 as of December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 334,743)319,392).

Where assets are financed by leasing agreements and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are substantially transferred to the Group (“finance leases”) the assets are treated as if they had been purchased outright and the corresponding liability to the leasing company is included as an obligation under finance leases. Depreciation on assets held under finance leases is charged to the income statement on the same basis as owned assets. Leasing payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements and the interest is charged to the statement of income as a financing charge. Assets under finance leases comprise vehicles, machinery and equipment. All other leases are treated as operating leases and the relevant annual rentals are charged to the statement of income as incurred (See(see Note 30)31).

 

7.Investment property

Changes in the Group’s investment property in 20112012 and 20102011 were as follows:

 

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Beginning of the year

   21,417    21,246     27,883    21,417  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   9,670    7,935  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   —      9,670  

Transfers (i)

   (1,145  (6,767   (9,625  (1,145

Exchange difference

   (2,059  (997   (2,716  (2,059
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

End of the year

   27,883    21,417     15,542    27,883  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cost

   27,883    21,417     15,542    27,883  

Accumulated depreciation

   —      —       —      —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   27,883    21,417     15,542    27,883  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The following amounts have been recognized in the statement of income in the line “Sales of manufactured products and services rendered”:

 

   2011   2010   2009 

Rental income

   4,980     3,718     172  
   2012   2011   2010 

Rental income

   4,735     4,980     3,718  

 

(i)Transferred to property, plant and equipment in 20112012 and 2010.2011. Relates to finalization of contracts with third parties.

As of December 31, 2011,2012, the fair value of investment property was US$ 86.667 million (2010:(2011: US$ 96.486.6 million).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

8.Intangible assets

Changes in the Group’s intangible assets in 20112012 and 20102011 were as follows:

 

  Goodwill Trademarks Software Total   Goodwill Trademarks Software Others   Total 

At January 1, 2010

     

Cost

   19,953    2,232    609    22,794  

Accumulated amortization

   —      (676  (259  (935
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net book amount

   19,953    1,556    350    21,859  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2010

     

Opening net book amount

   19,953    1,556    350    21,859  

Exchange differences

   (482  742    31    291  

Additions

   —      6    27    33  

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   7,023    —      —      7,023  

Disposals

   —      (207  —      (207

Amortization charge (i) (Note 25)

   —      (213  (133  (346
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Closing net book amount

   26,494    1,884    275    28,653  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2010

     

At January 1, 2011

       

Cost

   26,494    2,773    667    29.934     26,494    2,773    667    —       29.934  

Accumulated amortization

   —      (889  (392  (1,281   —      (889  (392  —       (1,281
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net book amount

   26,494    1,884    275    28,653     26,494    1,884    275    —       28,653  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2011

            

Opening net book amount

   26,494    1,884    275    28,653     26,494    1,884    275    —       28,653  

Exchange differences

   (2,747  (105  (43  (2,895   (2,747  (105  (43  —       (2,895

Additions

   —      —      195    195     —      —      195    —       195  

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 31)

   11,139    —      —      11,139  

Amortization charge (i) (Note 25)

   —      (187  (150  (337

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   11,139    —      —      —       11,139  

Amortization charge (i) (Note 26)

   —      (187  (150  —       (337
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Closing net book amount

   34,886    1,592    277    36,755     34,886    1,592    277    —       36,755  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

At December 31, 2011

            

Cost

   34,886    2,667    818    38,371     34,886    2,667    818    —       38,371  

Accumulated amortization

   —      (1,075  (541  (1,616   —      (1,075  (541  —       (1,616
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net book amount

   34,886    1,592    277    36,755     34,886    1,592    277    —       36,755  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2012

       

Opening net book amount

   34,886    1,592    277    —       36,755  

Exchange differences

   (3,786  (65  (32  —       (3,883

Additions

   —      —      276    83     359  

Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 32)

   —      —      —      —       —    

Amortization charge (i) (Note 26)

   —      (171  (180  —       (351
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Closing net book amount

   31,100    1,356    341    83     32,880  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

At December 31, 2012

       

Cost

   31,100    2,602    1,062    83     34,847  

Accumulated amortization

   —      (1,246  (721  —       (1,966
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net book amount

   31,100    1,356    341    83     32,880  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(i)An amount of US$ 149180 and US$ 133149 of amortization charges are included in “General and administrative expenses” for the years ended December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, respectively. An amount of US$186 171 and US$ 213186 of amortization charges are included in “Selling expenses” for the years ended December 31, 20112012 and 2010,2011, respectively. There were no impairment charges for any of the years presented (see Note 4 (b)).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 54


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

9.Biological assets

Changes in the Group’s biological assets in 2012, 2011 2010 and 20092010 were as follows:

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Beginning of the year

   186,757    230,454    125,948  

Increase due to purchases

   1,683    681    296  

Disposal of subsidiary (Note 15)

   —      —      (86

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   1,495    —      —    

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (i)

   86,811    (30,528  71,668  

Decrease due to harvest

   (331,278  (237,465  (84,990

Decrease due to sales

   (2,842  (2,138  (37,014

Costs incurred during the year

   319,089    224,969    136,625  

Exchange differences

   (22,115  784    18,007  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of the year year

   239,600    186,757    230,454  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(i)Biological asset with a production cycle of more than one year (that is, sugarcane, coffee, dairy and cattle) generated “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets” amounting to US$ 38,658 for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010: US$ (78,767); 2009: US$ 52,935). In 2011, an amount of US$ 101,671 (2010: US$ (60,146); 2009: US$ 29,834) was attributable to price changes, and an amount of US$ (63,013) (2010: US$ (18,621); 2009: US$ 23,101) was attributable to physical changes.

Biological assets in 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

   2011   2010   2009 

Non-current

      

Cattle for dairy production (i)

   9,338     7,130     4,313  

Breeding cattle (i)

   —       —       —    

Other cattle (ii)

   1,341     39     66  

Sown land – coffee (iii)

   18,369     21,577     21,634  

Sown land – sugarcane (iii)

   158,925     104,847     164,701  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   187,973     133,593     190,714  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current

      

Breeding cattle (i)

   —       —       —    

Other cattle (iv)

   160     362     749  

Sown land – crops (ii)

   28,300     31,247     27,467  

Sown land – rice (ii)

   23,167     21,555     11,524  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   51,627     53,164     39,740  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total biological assets

   239,600     186,757     230,454  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(i)Classified as bearer and mature biological assets.
(ii)Classified as consumable and immature biological assets.
(iii)Classified as bearer and immature biological assets.
(iv)As of December 31, 2011, and amount of US$ 124 (2010: 186; 2009: 493) was classified as consumable and mature biological assets, and an amount of US$ 36 (2010: 176; 2009: 256) was classified as consumable and immature biological assets.

The fair value less estimated point of sale costs of agricultural produce at the point of harvest amounted to US$ 325,843 for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010: US$ 241,762; 2009: US$ 88,113).

   2012  2011 

Beginning of the year

   239,600    186,757  

Increase due to purchases

   1,678    1,683  

Disposal of subsidiary (Note 16)

   —      —    

Acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   —      1,495  

Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets (i)

   16,643    86,811  

Decrease due to harvest

   (317,645  (331,278

Decrease due to sales

   (2,309  (2,842

Costs incurred during the year

   376,740    319,089  

Exchange differences

   (16,571  (22,115
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of the year year

   298,136    239,600  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5551


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

9.Biological assets (continued)

 

(i)Biological asset with a production cycle of more than one year (that is, sugarcane, coffee, dairy and cattle) generated “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets” amounting to US$ (25,291) for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011: US$ 38,658; 2010: US$ (78,767)). In 2012, an amount of US$ (21,984) (2011: US$ 101,671; 2010: US$ (60,146)) was attributable to price changes, and an amount of US$ (3,307) (2011: US$ (63,013); 2010: US$ (18,621)) was attributable to physical changes.

Biological assets in 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

   2012   2011 

Non-current

    

Cattle for dairy production (i)

   12,149     9,338  

Other cattle (ii)

   736  ��  1,341  

Sown land - coffee (iii)

   16,211     18,369  

Sown land - sugarcane (iii)

   195,870     158,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   224,966     187,973  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current

    

Other cattle (iv)

   243     160  

Sown land - crops (ii)

   42,091     28,300  

Sown land - rice (ii)

   30,836     23,167  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   73,170     51,627  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total biological assets

   298,136     239,600  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(i)Classified as bearer and mature biological assets.
(ii)Classified as consumable and immature biological assets.
(iii)Classified as bearer and immature biological assets.
(iv)As of December 31, 2012, and amount of US$ 243 (2011: 124) was classified as consumable and mature biological assets, and an amount of US$ nil (2011: 36) was classified as consumable and immature biological assets.

The fair value less estimated point of sale costs of agricultural produce at the point of harvest amounted to US$ 304,221 for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011: US$ 325,843; 2010: US$ 241,762).

A drought occurred during December 2011 affecting some of our farms in Argentina and Uruguay. As a result, the expected yield consider in the Biological Asset model was reduced generating a negative impact in “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” of US$ 4.5 million. Rain levels normalized during the beginningmillion as of 2012. The final effect of the drought will be known at harvest.December 31, 2011.

 

10.Investments in joint ventures

The investment in joint ventures represents the Group’s share of 50% in Grupo La Lacteo.

In November 2007, the Group’s subsidiary,The Milk Supply Offer Agreement signed between Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. entered into a milk supply offer agreement (the “Milk Supply Agreement”)(a group subsidiary) with La Lacteo (amended in February 2010). Pursuant to the Milk Supply Agreement,establishes that Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. is committed to sell to La Lacteo and La Lacteo is obligated to purchase certain amount of the daily milk production subject to certain conditions. However, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. is not obligated to sell to La Lacteo and La Lacteo is not obligated to purchase more than 50% of its milk requirements for a four-month period subject to certain conditions. The Milk Supply Agreement fixes the price of milk that La Lacteo pays to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. at the monthly market price of milk plus 3%. The Milk Supply Agreement terminates in November 2017. In addition, if Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. receives a more favorable proposal from a third party compared to the agreement, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. is free to sell the production to such party. However, La Lacteo has a right of first refusal.

The following amounts represent the Group’s 50% share of the assets and liabilities, and income and expenses of the joint venture:

 

   2011   2010 

Assets:

    

Non-current assets

   5,633     4,944  

Current assets

   5,883     5,697  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   11,516     10,641  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

    

Non-current liabilities

   1,138     735  

Current liabilities

   6,079     3,635  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   7,217     4,370  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets of joint venture

   4,299     6,271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Income

   2,040    1,989    2,268  

Expenses

   (3,074  (2,039  (2,562
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss after income tax

   (1,034  (50  (294
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

There are no contingent liabilities relating to the group’s interest in the joint venture, and no contingent liabilities of the venture itself.

In addition, on November 23, 1999, the Group’s subsidiary Pilagá S.A. entered into a joint venture with a third party, Copra S.A., for the purpose of obtaining rights to use public waters and construct a dam for irrigated rice production. On September 2011, Pilagá S.A. exited the UTE and such exit was registered with the Public Registry of Commerce of the city of Buenos Aires.

   2012  2011 

At the beginning of the year

   4,299    6,271  

Share of loss

   (2,761  (1,034

Exchange differences

   (646  (938

Capital contribution

   3,000    —    

Impairment charge (*)

   (1,279  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At the end of the year

   2,613    4,299  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5652


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

10.Investments in joint ventures (continued)

(*)Impairment loss recognized due to the continuous operating losses in La Lacteo.

The following amounts represent the Group’s 50% share of the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities, and income and expenses of the joint venture:

   2012   2011 

Assets:

    

Non-current assets

   4,185     5,633  

Current assets

   5,672     5,883  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   9,857     11,516  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

    

Non-current liabilities

   659     1,138  

Current liabilities

   6,585     6,079  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   7,244     7,217  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets of joint venture

   2,613     4,299  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   2012  2011  2010 

Income

   1,616    2,040    1,989  

Expenses

   (4,377  (3,074  (2,039
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss after income tax

   (2,761  (1,034  (50
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

There are no contingent liabilities relating to the group’s interest in the joint venture, and no contingent liabilities of the venture itself.

11.Financial assets

In December 2012, the Group disposed of a 51% interest out of the 100% interest held in Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A. at a consideration of US$ 12.4 million. The Group granted an option to the buyer to acquire the remaining 49% interest at any time on or before June 2014 at a fixed price US$ 13.1 million. The Group evaluated the effect of potential voting rights arising from the option and concluded that the interest retained in Santa Regina corresponds to a financial asset to be accounted for under IAS 39. This financial asset has been classified as an available for sale asset. See Note 16 for additional details.

12.Financial instruments by category

The following table showstables show the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities by category of financial instrument and a reconciliation to the corresponding line item in the statements of financial position, as appropriate. Since the line items “Trade and other receivables, net” and “Trade and other payables” contain both financial instruments and non-financial assets or liabilities (such as other tax receivables or advance payments for services to be received in the future), the reconciliation is shown in the columns headed “Non-financial assets” and “Non-financial liabilities.”

 

   Loans and
receivables
   Assets at fair
value through
profit and loss
   Subtotal
financial
assets
   Non-financial
assets
   Total 

December 31, 2011

          

Assets as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other receivables

   71,383     —       71,383     85,544     156,927  

Derivative financial instruments

   —       10,353     10,353     —       10,353  

Cash and cash equivalents

   330,546     —       330,546     —       330,546  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   401,929     10,353     412,282     85,544     497,826  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Liabilities at
fair value
through profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
   Subtotal
financial
liabilities
   Non-financial
liabilities
   Total 

Liabilities as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other payables

   —       114,181     114,181     8,257     122,438  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   —       360,507     360,507     —       360,507  

Finance leases

   —       198     198     —       198  

Derivative financial instruments

   6,054     —       6,054     —       6,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   6,054     474,886     480,940     8,257     489,197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5753


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

11.12.Financial instruments by category (continued)

 

  Loans and
receivables
   Assets at fair
value through
profit and loss
   Subtotal
financial
assets
   Non-financial
assets
   Total   Loans and
receivables
   Assets
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Available
for sale
assets
   Subtotal
financial
assets
   Non-financial
assets
   Total 

December 31, 2010

          

Assets as per statement of financial position

          

December 31, 2012 Assets as per statement of financial position

            

Trade and other receivables

   70,115     —       70,115     79,842     149,957     68,833     —       —       68,833     111,045     179,878  

Equity investment in Santa Regina

   —       —       11,878     11,878     —       11,878  

Derivative financial instruments

   —       876     876     —       876     —       5,212     —       5,212     —       5,212  

Cash and cash equivalents

   70,269     —       70,269     —       70,269     218,809     —       —       218,809     —       218,809  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   140,384     876     141,260     79,842     221,102  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  Liabilities at
fair value
through profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
   Subtotal
financial
liabilities
   Non-financial
liabilities
   Total 

Liabilities as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other payables

   —       72,163     72,163     8,858     81,021  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   —       389,024     389,024     —       389,024  

Finance leases

   —       448     448     —       448  

Derivative financial instruments

   8,920     —       8,920     —       8,920  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   8,920     461,635     470,555     8,858     479,413     287,642     5,212     11,878     304,732     111,045     415,777  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

   Liabilities
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities
at
amortized
cost
   Subtotal
financial
liabilities
   Non-financial
liabilities
   Total 

Liabilities as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other payables

   —       96,800     96,800     7,460     104,260  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   —       538,012     538,012     —       538,012  

Finance leases

   —       1,121     1,121     —       1,121  

Derivative financial instruments

   5,751     —       5,751     —       5,751  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   5,751     635,933     641,684     7,460     649,144  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Loans and
receivables
   Assets
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Subtotal
financial
assets
   Non-financial
assets
   Total 

December 31, 2011 Assets as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other receivables

   71,383     —       71,383     85,544     156,927  

Derivative financial instruments

   —       10,353     10,353     —       10,353  

Cash and cash equivalents

   330,546     —       330,546     —       330,546  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   401,929     10,353     412,282     85,544     497,826  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

12.Financial instruments by category (continued)

   Liabilities
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities
at
amortized
cost
   Subtotal
financial
liabilities
   Non-financial
liabilities
   Total 

Liabilities as per statement of financial position

          

Trade and other payables

   —       114,181     114,181     8,257     122,438  

Borrowings (excluding finance lease liabilities)

   —       360,507     360,507     —       360,507  

Finance leases

   —       198     198     —       198  

Derivative financial instruments

   6,054     —       6,054     —       6,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   6,054     474,886     480,940     8,257     489,197  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities carried at amortized cost also included liabilities under finance leases where the Group is the lessee and which therefore have to be measured in accordance with IAS 17. The categories disclosed are determined by reference to IAS 39. Finance leases are excluded from the scope of IFRS 7. Therefore, finance leases have been shown separately.

Because of the short maturities of most trade accounts receivable and payable, other receivables and liabilities, and cash and cash equivalents, their carrying amounts at the closing date do not differ significantly from their respective fair values. The fair value of long-term borrowings is disclosed in Note 20.21.

Income, expense, gains and losses on financial instruments can be assigned to the following categories:

   Loans and
receivables
  Assets/
liabilities
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
  Other
financial
liabilities
at
amortized
cost
  Total 

December 31, 2012

     

Interest income (i)

   11,249    —      —      11,249  

Interest expense (i)

   —      —      (27,672  (27,672

Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) (ii)

   (15,915  —      (10,165  (26,080

Gain from derivative financial instruments(iii)

   —      (4,002  —      (4,002
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net result

   (4,666  (4,002  (37,837  (46,505
  

 

 

�� 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 5855


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

11.12.Financial instruments by category (continued)

 

Income, expense, gains and losses on financial instruments can be assigned to the following categories:

   Loans and
receivables
   Assets/
liabilities
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities
at
amortized
cost
  Total 

December 31, 2011

       

Interest income (i)

   8,019     —       —      8,019  

Interest expense (i)

   —       —       (34,017  (34,017

Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) (ii)

   9,899     1,405     (23,987  (12,683

Gain from derivative financial instruments(iii)

   —       17,417     —      17,417  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net result

   17,918     18,822     (58,004  (21,264
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

   Loans and
receivables
   Assets/liabilities
at fair value
through profit
and loss
   Other financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
  Total 

December 31, 2011

       

Interest income (i)

   8,019     —       —      8,019  

Interest expense (i)

   —       —       (34,017  (34,017

Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) (ii)

   9,899     1,405     (23,987  (12,683

Gain from derivative financial instruments(iii)

   —       17,417     —      17,417  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net result

   17,918     18,822     (58,004  (21,264
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Loans and
receivables
   Assets/liabilities
at fair value
through profit
and loss
   Other financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
  Total 

December 31, 2010

       

Interest income (i)

   1,341     —       —      1,341  

Interest expense (i)

   —       —       (34,369  (34,369

Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) (ii)

   372     —       (11,029  (10,657

Gain from derivative financial instruments(iii)

   —       5,124     —      5,124  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net result

   1,713     5,124     (45,398  (38,561
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Loans and
receivables
   Assets/liabilities
at fair value
through profit
and loss
 Other financial
liabilities at
amortized cost
 Total   Loans and
receivables
   Assets/
liabilities
at fair
value
through
profit
and loss
   Other
financial
liabilities
at
amortized
cost
 Total 

December 31, 2009

      

December 31, 2010

       

Interest income (i)

   472     —      —      472     1,341     —       —      1,341  

Interest expense (i)

   —       —      (28,222  (28,222   —       —       (34,369  (34,369

Foreign exchange gains/ (losses) (ii)

   11,939     —      (13,936  (1,997   372     —       (11,029  (10,657

Loss from derivative financial instruments(iii)

   —       (7,800  —      (7,800   —       5,124     —      5,124  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net result

   12,411  ��  (7,800  (42,158  (37,547   1,713     5,124     (45,398  (38,561
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(i)Included in “Financial results, net” in the statement of income.
(ii)Included in “Financial results, net” in the statement of income.
(iii)Included in “Other operating income, net” and “Financial results, net” in the statement of income.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

11.Financial instruments by category (continued)

Determining fair values

IAS 39 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount for which a financial asset could be exchanged, or a financial liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. All financial instruments recognized at fair value are allocated to one of the valuation hierarchy levels of IFRS 7. This valuation hierarchy provides for three levels. The initial basis for the allocation is the “economic investment class”. Only if this does not result in an appropriate allocation the Group deviates from such an approach in individual cases. The allocation reflects which of the fair values derive from transactions in the market and where valuation is based on models because market transactions are lacking.

For the years endedAs of December 31, 2011, 20102012 and 2009,2011, the financial instruments recognized at fair value on the statement of financial position comprise derivative financial instruments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

12.Financial instruments by category (continued)

In the case of Level 1, valuation is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial assets that the Group can refer to at the date of the statement of financial position. A market is deemed active if transactions take place with sufficient frequency and in sufficient quantity for price information to be available on an ongoing basis. Since a quoted price in an active market is the most reliable indicator of fair value, this should always be used if available. The financial instruments the Group has allocated to this level mainly comprise crop futures and options traded on the stock market. In the case of securities, the Group allocates them to this level when either a stock market price is available or prices are provided by a price quotation on the basis of actual market transactions.

Derivatives not traded on the stock market allocated to Level 2 are valued using models based on observable market data. For this, the Group uses inputs directly or indirectly observable in the market, other than quoted prices. If the financial instrument concerned has a fixed contract period, the inputs used for valuation must be observable for the whole of this period. The financial instruments the Group has allocated to this level mainly comprise interest-rate swaps and foreign-currency interest-rate swaps.

In the case of Level 3, the Group uses valuation techniques not based on inputs observable in the market. This is only permissible insofar as no observable market data are available. The inputs used reflect the Group’s assumptions regarding the factors, which market players would consider in their pricing. The Group uses the best available information for this, including internal company data. The Group does not have financial instruments allocated to this level for any of the years presented.

The following tables present the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 20112012 and 20102011 and their allocation to the fair value hierarchy:

   2012 
   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3   Total 

Assets

      

Derivative financial instruments

   5,212    —      —       5,212  

Equity investment in Santa Regina

   —      11,878    —       11,878  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   5,212    11,878    —       17,090  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Derivative financial instruments

   (361  (5,390  —       (5,751
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   (361  (5,390  —       (5,751
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   2011 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Derivative financial instruments

   10,353     —       —       10,353  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   10,353     —       —       10,353  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Derivative financial instruments

   671     5,383     —       6,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   671     5,383     —       6,054  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 6057


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

11.12.Financial instruments by category (continued)

 

   2010 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets

        

Derivative financial instruments

   876     —       —       876  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   876     —       —       876  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Derivative financial instruments

   2,197     6,723     —       8,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   2,197     6,723     —       8,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

When no quoted prices in an active market are available, fair values (particularly with derivatives) are based on recognized valuation methods. The Group uses a range of valuation models for this purpose, details of which may be obtained from the following table:

 

Concept

  

Pricing Method

  

Parameters

  

Pricing Model

Futures  Quoted price  -  -
Options  Quoted price  -  -
Options/ OTC  Quoted price  -  Montecarlo
Foreign-currency interest-rate swaps  Theoretical price  

Swap curve;

Money market interest-rate curve;

Foreign-exchange curve.

  Present value method
Interest-rate swaps  Theoretical price  

Swap curve;

Money market interest-rate curve

  Present value method

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 6158


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

12.13.Trade and other receivables, net

 

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Non current

      

Receivables from related parties (Note 33)

   63    —    

Receivables from related parties (Note 34)

   2,253    63  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Trade receivables – net

   63    —    

Trade receivables - net

   2,253    63  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Prepaid expenses

   —      —    

Advances to suppliers

   2,719    —       12,850    2,719  

Income tax credits

   3,682    3,628     4,594    3,682  

Non-income tax credits (i)

   6,988    8,681     16,528    6,988  

Receivable from disposal of farmland (iii) (Note 15)

   —      13,656  

Receivable from disposal of subsidiary (Note 16)

   2,094    —    

Cash collateral

   1,469    3,079     2,049    1,469  

Other receivables

   824    1,708     3,662    824  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Non current portion

   15,746    30,752     44,030    15,746  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Current

      

Trade receivables

   38,178    32,702     41,067    38,178  

Receivables from related parties (Note 33)

   4,846    1,662  

Receivables from related parties (Note 34)

   144    4,846  

Less: Allowance for trade receivables

   (1,622  (1,323   (588  (1,622
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Trade receivables – net

   41,402    33,041  

Trade receivables - net

   40,623    41,402  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Prepaid expenses

   12,102    8,299     12,766    12,102  

Advances to suppliers

   11,872    14,274     11,213    11,872  

Income tax credits

   2,522    6,954     4,256    2,522  

Non-income tax credits (i)

   45,659    38,006     48,838    45,659  

Escrow deposits (ii)

   —      —    

Cash collateral

   1,792    2,342     296    1,792  

Receivable from disposal of farmland (iii) (Note 15)

   18,090    10,432  

Receivable with related parties (Note 33)

   —      291  

Receivable from disposal of farmland (Note 16)

   3,018    18,090  

Receivable from disposal of subsidiaries (Note 16)

   9,395    —    

Other receivables

   7,743    5,566     5,443    7,743  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Subtotal

   99,779    86,164     95,225    99,779  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Current portion

   141,181    119,205     135,848    141,181  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total trade and other receivables, net

   156,927    149,957     179,878    156,927  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(i)Includes US$ 3,021962 reclassified from property, plant and equipment.
(ii)In connection with certain acquisitions, the Group deposited a portion of the consideration that would otherwise have been delivered to the sellers into an escrow account with a third party escrow agent to secure specified indemnification obligations of the sellers under the respective agreements.
(iii)Relates to the sale of a farmland (See Note 15).

The fair values of current trade and other receivables approximate their respective carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. The fair values of non-current trade and other receivables approximate their carrying amount, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 6259


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

12.13.Trade and other receivables, net (continued)

 

The carrying amounts of the Group’s trade and other receivables are denominated in the following currencies (expressed in US dollars):

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Currency

        

US Dollar

   51,338     53,561     50,184     51,338  

Argentine Peso

   42,163     38,977     50,422     42,163  

Uruguayan Peso

   803     697     565     803  

Brazilian Reais

   62,622     56,722     78,707     62,622  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   156,927     149,957     179,878     156,927  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

As of December 31, 20112012 trade receivables of US$ 18,938 (2010:2,662 (2011: US$ 9,379)18,938) were past due but not impaired. The ageing analysis of these receivables is as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Up to 3 months

   17,996     7,929     2,408     17,996  

3 to 6 months

   914     542     46     914  

Over 6 months

   28     908     208     28  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   18,938     9,379     2,662     18,938  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Group recognizes an allowance for trade receivables when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Delinquency in payments is considered an indicator that the trade receivable is impaired.

Delinquency in payments is an indicator that a receivable may be impaired. However, management considers all available evidence in determining when a receivable is impaired. Generally, trade receivables, which are more than 180 days past due are fully provided for. However, certain receivables 180+ days overdue are not provided for based on a case-by-case analysis of credit quality analysis. Furthermore, receivables, which are not 180+ days overdue, may be provided for if specific analysis indicates a potential impairment.

Movements on the Group’s allowance for trade receivables are as follows:

 

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

At January 1

   1,323    906     1,622    1,323  

Charge of the year

   740    632     272    740  

Acquisition of subsidiary

   —      14  

Unused amounts reversed

   (385  (189   (21  (385

Used during the year

   —      —       (1,086  —    

Exchange differences

   (64  (40   (199  (64
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

At December 31

   1,622    1,323     588    1,622  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The creation and release of allowance for trade receivables have been included in “Selling expenses” in the statement of income. Amounts charged to the allowance account are generally written off, when there is no expectation of recovering additional cash.

The other classes within other receivables do not contain impaired assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

12.Trade and other receivables, net (continued)

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivable mentioned above. The Group holds mortgages as collateral for the sale of La Macarena and La Alegría farmlands.Agrícola Ganadera San José S.R.L. The shares of Santa Regina S.A. are also pledged in favor of the Group as collateral for the receivable of the 51% of the company (see Note 16).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 60


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

13.Trade and other receivables, net (continued)

As of December 31, 2011,2012, approximately 3681 % (2010: 23%(2011: 36%) of the outstanding unimpaired trade receivables (neither past due nor impaired) relate to sales to 510 well-known multinational companies with good credit quality standing, including but not limited to Compersucar Trading A.V.V., Bunge, Raizen Combustivies S.A., Webcor S.A.,Camara de Comercializacao de Energia Electrica CCEE, Establecimiento Las Marias, or its affiliates, among others. Most of these entities or their parent companies are externally credit-rated. The Group reviews these external ratings from credit agencies.

The remaining percentage as of December 31, 20112012 and 20102011 of the outstanding unimpaired trade receivables (neither past due nor impaired) relate to sales to a dispersed large quantity of customers for which external credit ratings may not be available. However, the total base of customers without an external credit rating is relatively stable.

New customers with less than six months of history with the Group are closely monitored. The Group has not experienced credit problems with these new customers to date. The majority of the customers for which an external credit rating is not available are existing customers with more than six months of history with the Group and with no defaults in the past. A minor percentage of customers may have experienced some non-significant defaults in the past but fully recovered.

 

13.14.Inventories

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Raw materials

   31,539     25,292     36,607     31,539  

Finished goods

   60,067     25,601  

Finished goods.

   56,508     60,067  

Stocks held by third parties

   4,528     6,267     2,195     4,528  

Others

   13     10     11     13  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   96,147     57,170     95,321     96,147  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The cost of inventories recognized as expense and included in “Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered” amounted to US$ 226,413263,978 for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 208,485226,413 and 2009:2010: US$ 83,120)208,485). The cost of inventories recognized as expense and included in “Cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses” amounted to US$ 148,177174,602 for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$101,288 148,177 and 2009:2010: US$77,280) 101,288).

 

14.15.Cash and cash equivalents

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Cash at bank and on hand

   238,902     31,768     137,980     238,902  

Short-term bank deposits

   91,644     38,501     80,829     91,644  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   330,546     70,269     218,809     330,546  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

16.Disposals

Year ended December 31, 2012

On June 29, 2012, the Group sold its 100% interest in Agricola Ganadera San Jose S.A., a subsidiary whose main assets comprised of farmland, at a consideration of US$ 9.3 million. The sale price was collected US$ 5 million in cash and the remaining amount will be collected in two equal installments plus interest in June 2013 and 2014. This transaction resulted in a gain of US$ 8 million recorded in other operating income in the statement of income.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

15.16.Disposals (continued)

As part

On December 27, 2012, the Group disposed of a 51% interest out of the Group´s strategy100% interest held in Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A. at a consideration of US$ 12.4 million. The main asset of the subsidiary is the Santa Regina farm located in General Villegas, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Group granted an option to profitthe buyer to acquire the remaining 49% interest on or before June 2014 at US$ 13.1 million. The Group entered into a lease contract with the buyer to use the land for the next two crop years as from farmland value appreciation opportunities, from time to time,May 2013. The sale price was collected US$ 5.2 million in cash and the remaining amount will be collected in two installments plus interest, US$ 1 million in June 2013 and US$ 6.2 million in December 2013. As discussed in Note 11, the Group completes salesevaluated the effect of farmlands.potential voting rights arising from the option and concluded that the interest retained in Santa Regina represents an available for sale financial asset under IAS 39.

The transaction generated a gain for the sale of US$ 9 million. In addition, since the Group ceased to have control over the subsidiary, the retained 49% interest was remeasured to its fair value and a gain of US$ 10.4 million was recognized in the statement of income under “Other operating income, net”.

Year ended December 31, 2011

On November 30, 2011 the Group completed the sale of “La Alegría”, a 2,438 hectare farm located in General Villegas, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, for a total consideration of US$13.7 million. This transaction resulted in a gain of US$ 8.8 million included within “Other operating income, net”. CashAs of December 31, 2012, the Group collected totaled US$ 9.7 million. The remaining US$ 4.0 million receivable will be collected in July 2012 (see Note 12).all the credit.

Year ended December 31, 2010

On December 21, 2010 the Group completed the sale of La Macarena, a farm located in Río Negro, Uruguay for cash consideration of US$ 34 million. This transaction resulted in a gain of US$ 20.8 million included within “Other operating income, net” in the statement of income as of December 31, 2010. CashThe Group collected atUS$ 31 million in cash during the year ended December 31, 2011 totaled US$ 20.8 million. Remaining receivable2012. The remaining amount will be collected during 2012in 2013 (see Note 12)13).

 

16.17.Shareholders’ contributions

The share capital of the Group is represented by common shares with a nominal value of US$ 1.5 per share and one vote each.

 

  Number of shares   Share capital and
share premium
   Number of shares   Share capital and
share premium
 

At 1 January 2009

   112,420     615,624  

Contributed capital

   7,580     67,719  
  

 

   

 

 

At 31 December 2009

   120,000     683,343  

At 1 January 2010

   120,000     683,343  

Contributed capital

   —       —       —       —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

At 31 December 2010

   120,000     683,343     120,000     683,343  

At January 24, 2011, after reverse stock split (1)

   80,000     683,343     80,000     683,343  

Issue of shares on January 28, 2011 (2)

   40,069     423,030     40,069     423,030  

Employee share options exercised (Note 17)

   37     326  

Restricted shares issued (Note 17)

   427     641  

Restricted shares exercised (Note 17)

   —       746  

Employee share options exercised (Note 18)

   37     326  

Restricted shares issued (Note 18)

   427     641  

Restricted shares exercised (Note 18)

   —       746  

Non controlling interest acquired (3)

   —       (1,281   —       (1,281
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

At 31 December 2011

   120,533     1,106,805     120,533     1,106,805  

Employee share options exercised (Note 18)

   32     312  

Restricted shares vested (Note 18)

   —       1,347  

Non controlling interest acquired through exchange of Shares (4)

   1,655     15,199  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

At 31 December 2012

   122,220     1,123,663  
  

 

   

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

17.Shareholders’ contributions (continued)

 

(1)The Extraordinary General Meeting of Adecoagro’s shareholders held on January 24, 2011 approved a reverse stock split of Adecoagro’s common shares, changing the nominal value of Adecoagro’s common shares from US$ 1 to US$ 1.5.1,5. Therefore, Adecoagro reduced total shares outstanding as of that date from 119,999,997 shares to 79,999,985 shares.
(2)Initial Public Offering and private placement.
(3)AsOn January 28, 2011 the Company successfully completed an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares in the New York Stock Exchange. The Company issued 28,405,925 shares, at a price of US$ 11 per share. In addition, on February 11, 2011, the Company issued 4,285,714 shares, at a price of US$ 11 per share, as a consequence of new contributions made in International Farmland Holdings LP fully attributable to the Group, non controlling interest was reduced from 2% to 1.36%.over-alloment option exercised by the underwriters of the initial public offering, raising an overall amount of approximately US$ 359 million.

On January 28, 2011 the Company successfully completed an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares in the New York Stock Exchange. The Company issued 28,405,925 shares, at a price of US$ 11 per share. In addition, on February 11, 2011, the Company issued 4,285,714 shares, at a price of US$ 11 per share, as a consequence of the over-alloment option exercised by the underwriters of the initial public offering, raising an overall amount of approximately US$ 359 million.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

16.Shareholders’ contributions (continued)

On January 28, 2011, Adecoagro’s also issued and sold to Al Gharrafa Investment Company 7,377,598 common shares at a purchase price per share of US$ 10.65, which is equal to the price per common share paid by the underwriters acting in the initial public offering of the Company. This transaction was conditioned upon, and closed immediately after, the closing of the initial public offering of the Company. Consequently the Company raised US$ 79 million.

The Company intends to useused these funds to finance part of the construction costs of Ivinhema (sugar and ethanol mill in Brazil) and for potential investments in the acquisition of farmland and capital expenditures required in the expansion of the farming business.

Related transaction costs totaling US$ 15 million net of tax have been netted off with the deemed proceeds, on the Share premium issued.

During 2011, the Company agreed to contribute the full proceed from the IPO to International Farmland Holdings LP, increasing its interest to 98.64%.

 

(3)As a consequence of new contributions made in International Farmland Holdings LP fully attributable to the Group, non controlling interest was reduced from 2% to 1.36%.
(4)During 2012, the Company issued 1,654,752 shares to certain limited partners of International Farmland Holdings LP (“IFH”) in exchange for their residual interest, totaling 1.36% interest in IFH. After this exchange, the Company holds 100% of IFH interest.

17.18.Equity-settled share-based payments

The Group has set a “2004 Incentive Option Plan” and a “2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan” (collectively referred to as “Option Schemes”) under which the Group grants equity-settled options to senior managers and selected employees of the Group´sGroup’s subsidiaries. Additionally, in 2010 the Group has set a “Adecoagro Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan” (referred to as “Restricted Share Plan”) under which the Group grants restricted shares to senior and medium management and key employees of the Group’s subsidiaries.

(a) Option Schemes

(a)Option Schemes

The Group recognized aggregate compensation expense of US$ 0.90.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 1.70.9 million; 2009:2010: US$2.8 1.7 million) related to the options granted under the Option Schemes.

The fair value of the options under the Option Schemes was measured at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation technique. This valuation model takes into account factors such as non transferability, expected volatility, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations.

Key grant-date fair value and other assumptions under the Option Schemes are detailed below:

Grant Date  Jan
2009
  Nov
2009
  Jan
2010
  Jan
2010
  Jun
2010
  Sep
2010
  Sep
2010
 

Expected volatility

   21  22  22  22  22  22  22

Expected life

   6.50    6.50    6.5    6.5    6.5    6.5    6.5  

Risk free rate

   1,85  2,31  2.34  2.34  1.79  1.41  1.41

Expected dividend yield

   0  0  0  0  0  0  0

Fair value per option

  $3.52   $3.78   $3.62   $3.38   $3.17   $3.05   $3.28  

Possibility of ceasing employment before vesting

   0.22  0.48  0.53  0.55  0.80  0.88  0.88

Exercise price

  $13.40   $13.40   $12.82   $13.40   $13.40   $13.40   $12.82  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

17.18.Equity-settled unit-based payments (continued)

 

Key grant-date fair value and other assumptions under the Option Schemes are detailed below:

Grant Date  Jan
2009
  Nov
2009
  Jan
2010
  Jan
2010
  Jun
2010
  Sep
2010
  Sep
2010
 

Expected volatility

   21  22  22  22  22  22  22

Expected life

   6.50    6.50    6.5    6.5    6.5    6.5    6.5  

Risk free rate

   1,85  2,31  2.34  2.34  1.79  1.41  1.41

Expected dividend yield

   0  0  0  0  0  0  0

Fair value per option

  $3.52   $3.78   $3.62   $3.38   $3.17   $3.05   $3.28  

Possibility of ceasing employment before vesting

   0.02  0.21  0.21  0.21  0.38  0.43  0.43

Exercise price

  $13.40   $13.40   $12.82   $13.40   $13.40   $13.40   $12.82  

Since the Group’s shares were not publicly traded at the time the options were granted, expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of share prices of comparable entities in representative stock markets. The expected life used in the model was adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioral considerations. On January 28, 2011 the Company completed its initial public offering in the New York Stock Exchange (see Note 16).

Details of each plan are as follow:

The Adecoagro/ IFH 2004 Stock Incentive Option Plan

This scheme was effectively established in 2004 and is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company. Options under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2004 Stock Incentive Option Plan vest over a 3-year period from the date of grant at 33% on each anniversary of the grant date. Options are exercisable over a ten-year period. The exercise price of the options is determined by the Compensation Committee but under no circumstances the price may be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares at the date of grant. For this scheme, there are no performance requirements for the exercising of options, except that a participant’s employment with the Group must not have been terminate prior to the date of exercise of the relevant option. If the participant ceases to be employee for cause any unvested option shall automatically expired and shall not be exercisable. In addition, if the participant ceases to be an employee for reason of death, any portion of the share option held by he or she that has vested on that date may be exercised by his or her legal representative for the period of one year. Finally if the participant ceases to be an employee for any reason other than cause or death any portion of any vested option held may be exercisable for a period of three months.

Movements in the number of equity-settled options outstanding and their related weighted average exercise prices under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2004 Stock Incentive Option Plan are as follows:

 

  2012 2011 2010 
  2011 2010   2009   Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
 
  Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
   Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
 

At January 1

   6.67     2,176    6.74     2,401     6.74     2,401     6.68     2,134    6.74     2,401    6.74     2,401  

Forfeited

   7.31     (230  —       —       —       —       8.62     (2  7.31     (230  —       —    

Exercised

   5.83     (37  —       —       —       —       6.71     (32  5.83     (37  —       —    
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

At December 31

   6.68     1,909    6.74     2,401     6.74     2,401     6.68     2,100    6.68     2,134    6.74     2,401  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

17.18.Equity-settled unit-based payments (continued)

 

Options outstanding at year end under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2004 Incentive Option Plan have the following expiry date and exercise prices:

 

  Exercise
price per
share
               Exercise
price per
share
             
  Shares (in thousands)    Shares (in thousands) 
Expiry date:  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

May 1, 2014

   5.83     674     674     674     5.83     674     674     674  

May 1, 2015

   5.83     556     556     572     5.83     553     556     572  

May 1, 2016

   5.83     192     228     320     5.83     173     192     320  

February 16, 2016

   7.11     110     110     110     7.11     110     110     110  

October 1, 2016

   8,62     602     608     725     8,62     590     602     725  
    

 

   

 

   

 

 
     2,100     2,134     2,401  
    

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Adecoagro/ IFH 2007/ 2008 Equity Incentive Plan

This scheme was effectively established in late 2007 and is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company. Options under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan vest over a 4-year period from the date of grant at 25% on each anniversary of the grant date. Options are exercisable over a ten-year period. The exercise price of the options is determined by the Compensation Committee but under no circumstances the price may be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares at the date of grant. For this scheme, there are no performance requirements for the exercising of options, except that a participant’s employment with the Group must not have been terminated prior to the date of exercise of the relevant option. If the participant ceases to be employee for cause any unvested option shall automatically expired and shall not be exercisable. In addition, if the participant ceases to be an employee for reason of death, any portion of the share option held by he or she that has vested on that date may be exercised by his or her legal representative for the period of one year. Finally if the participant ceases to be an employee for any reason other than cause or death any portion of any vested option held may be exercisable for a period of three months.

Movements in the number of equity-settled options outstanding and their related weighted average exercise prices under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan are as follows:

 

  2012 2011 2010 
  2011 2010   2009   Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 
  Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 Average
exercise
price  per

share
   Options
(thousands)
   Average
exercise
price per
share
   Options
(thousands)
 

At January 1

   13.06     2,113    13.02     2,030     12.83     1,312     13.06     2,038    13.06     2,228    13.02     2,030  

Granted

   —       —      13.25     198     13.40     718     —       —      —       —      13.25     198  

Forfeited

   12.89     (191  —       —       —       —       13.06     (24  12.89     (190  —       —    
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

At December 31

   13.06     1,922    13.06     2,228     13.02     2,030     13.06     2,013    13.06     2,038    13.06     2,228  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

17.18.Equity-settled unit-based payments (continued)

 

Options outstanding at year-end under the Adecoagro/ IFH 2007/2008 Equity Incentive Plan have the following expiry date and exercise prices:

 

  Exercise
price per
share
               Exercise
price per
share
             
  Shares (in thousands)   Shares (in thousands) 
Expiry date:  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Dec 1, 2017

   12.82     1,149     1,198     1,312     12.82     1,138     1,149     1,313  

Jan 30, 2019

   13.40     687     700     700     13.40     687     687     700  

Nov 1, 2019

   13.40     18     18     18     13.40     8     18     18  

Jan 30, 2020

   12.82     31     35     —       12.82     28     32     35  

Jan 30, 2020

   13.40     71     81     —       13.40     71     71     81  

Jun 30, 2020

   13.40     22     22     —       13.40     22     22     22  

Sep 1, 2020

   13.40     44     44     —       13.40     44     44     44  

Sep 1, 2020

   12.82     15     15     —       12.82     15     15     15  
    

 

   

 

   

 

 
     2,013     2,038     2,228  
    

 

   

 

   

 

 

The following table shows the exercisable shares at year end under both the Adecoagro/ IFH 2004 Incentive Option Plan and the Adecoagro/ IFH 2007/ 2008 Equity Incentive Plan:

 

  Exercisable shares
in thousands
   Exercisable shares
in thousands
 

2012

   3,849  

2011

   3,681     3,681  

2010

   3,318     3,318  

2009

   2,038  

During 2011, 36,9002012, 32,439 options were exercised under the 2004 Incentive Option Plan. Accordingly, the Group issued and registered these shares with a nominal value of US$ 1.5.

(b) Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan

(b)Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan

The Restricted Share and Restricted Stock Unit Plan was effectively established in 2010 and amended in November 2011 is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company. Restricted shares under the Restricted Share or Restricted SotckStock Units Plan vest over a 3-year period from the date of grant at 33% on each anniversary of the grant date. Participants are entitled to receive one common share of the Company for each restricted share or restricted unit issued. For the Restricted Share Plan there are no performance requirements for the delivery of common shares, except that a participant’s employment with the Group must not have been terminated prior to the relevant vesting date. If the participant ceases to be an employee for any reason, any unvested restricted share shall not be converted into common shares and the participant shall cease for all purposes to be a shareholder with respect to such shares.

On July 18, 2011, the Group issued and registered 427,293 restricted shares with a nominal value of US$ 1.5, which were granted under the Restricted Share Plan. While the restricted shares are not vested, they are recognized in “Other reserves”. Once they are vested, the reserve is reversed and a share premium is recognized.

During 2011, 68,7182012, 120,811 (2011: 68,718) restricted shares were vested.

At December 31, 2011, the Group recognized compensation expense US$ 2.8 million related to the restricted shares granted under the Restricted Share Plan.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

17.18.Equity-settled unit-based payments (continued)

 

At December 31, 2012, the Group recognized compensation expense US$ 3.8 million related to the restricted shares granted under the Restricted Share Plan (2011: US$ 2.8 million).

The restricted shares under the Restricted Share Plan were measured at fair value at the date of grant.

Key grant-date fair value and other assumptions under the Restricted Share Plan are detailed below:

 

Grant Date  Apr 1,
2011
 Apr 1,
2011
 May 13,
2011
   Apr 1,
2011
 Apr 1,
2011
 May 13,
2011
 Apr 1,
2012
 May 15,
2012
 

Fair value

   12.69    12.69    12.36     12.69    12.69    12.36    9.81    9.33  

Possibility of ceasing employment before vesting

   5  10  0   5  10  0  5  0

Movements in the number of restricted shares outstanding under the Restricted Share Plan are as follows:

 

   Restricted  shares
(thousands)
  Restricted  stock
units

(thousands)
 
   2012  2012 

At January 1

   356    —    

Granted (1)

   —      515  

Forfeited

   (2  —    

Vested

   (121  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31

   234    515  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)
Restricted  shares
(thousands)
2011

At January 1, 2011

—  

Granted

427

Forfeited

(2

Exercised

(69

At December 31, 2011

356

Approved by the Board of Directors of March 27, 2012 and the Shareholders Meeting of April 18, 2012.

No restricted stock unit was awarded during 2011.

In December 2011, 2,370During 2012, 1,557 restricted shares became forfeited and were returned to the Group. These restricted shares are held by the Group as treasury shares and presented within “Treasury shares” in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

 

18.19.Legal and other reserves

According to the laws of certain of the countries in which the Group operates, a portion of the profit of the year (5%) is separated to constitute legal reserves until they reach legal capped amounts. These legal reserves are not available for dividend distribution and can only be released to absorb losses. The legal limit of these reserves has not been met.

In addition, from time to time, the subsidiaries of the Group may separate portions of their profits of the year to constitute voluntary reserves according to company law and practice. These voluntary reserves may be released for dividend distribution.

Legal and other reserves amount to US$ 14,59237,654 as of December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 6,536; 2009:14,592; 2010: US$ 7,855)6,536) and are included within the balance of retained earnings in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

19.Legal and other reserves (continued)

The Company may make distributions in the form of dividends or otherwise to the extent that it has distributable retained earnings or available distributable reserves (including share premium) that result from the Stand Alone Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP. No distributable retained earning result from the Stand Alone Financial Statements of the Company as of December 31, 2011,2012, but the Company has distributable reserves in excess of US$ 904,157.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

918,646.

 

19.20.Trade and other payables

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Non-current

        

Payable from acquisition of property, plant and equipment (i)

   3,646     4,239     3,126     3,646  

Payable from acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   —       5,802  

Taxes payable

   1,547     1,331     37     1,547  

Other payables

   885     413     432     885  

Escrows arising on business combinations (Note 31)

   2,340     —    

Escrows arising on business combinations (Note 32)

   980     2,340  
  

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

    4,575     8,418  
   8,418     11,785    

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

 

Current

        

Trade payables

   68,672     49,597     88,123     68,672  

Payable from acquisition of subsidiary (Note 31)

   35,730     5,802  

Payable from acquisition of subsidiary (Note 32)

   —       35,730  

Advances from customers

   1,721     2,560     4,529     1,721  

Amounts due to related parties (Note 33)

   318     4,892  

Amounts due to related parties (Note 34)

   562     318  

Taxes payable

   4,989     4,967     2,894     4,989  

Escrows arising on business combinations (Note 31)

   —       —    

Escrows arising on business combinations (Note 32)

   1,508     —    

Other payables

   2,590     1,418     2,069     2,590  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   114,020     69,236     99,685     114,020  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total trade and other payables

   122,438     81,021     104,260     122,438  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(i)These trades payable are mainly collateralized by property, plant and equipment of the Group.

The fair values of current trade and other payables approximate their respective carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. The fair values of non-current trade and other payables approximate their carrying amounts, as the impact of discounting is not significant.

 

20.21.Borrowings

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Non-current

        

Bank borrowings

   203,330     250,591     353,540     203,330  

Obligations under finance leases

   79     81     709     79  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   203,409     250,672     354,249     203,409  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Current

        

Bank overdrafts

   6,735     209     111     6,735  

Bank borrowings

   150,442     138,224     184,361     150,442  

Obligations under finance leases

   119     367     412     119  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   157,296     138,800     184,884     157,296  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total borrowings

   360,705     389,472     539,133     360,705  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

21.Borrowings (continued)

As of December 31, 2011,2012, total bank borrowings include collateralized liabilities of US$ 297,472 (2010:346,469 (2011: US$ 350,654)297,472). These loans are mainly collateralized by property, plant and equipment, sugarcane plantations, sugar export contracts and shares of certain subsidiaries of the Group.

The maturity of the Group’s borrowings (excluding obligations under finance leases) and the Group’s exposure to fixed and variable interest rates is as follows:

   2012   2011 

Fixed rate:

    

Less than 1 year

   60,049     70,007  

Between 1 and 2 years

   19,066     25,554  

Between 2 and 3 years

   24,364     12,426  

Between 3 and 4 years

   21,760     8,902  

Between 4 and 5 years

   20,870     7,551  

More than 5 years

   62,036     22,866  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   208,145     147,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable rate:

    

Less than 1 year

   124,423     87,170  

Between 1 and 2 years

   71,978     40,353  

Between 2 and 3 years

   73,684     24,756  

Between 3 and 4 years

   45,969     23,507  

Between 4 and 5 years

   11,100     23,369  

More than 5 years

   2,713     14,046  
  

 

 

   

��

 

 
   329,867     213,201  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   538,012     360,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Borrowings incurred by the Group’s subsidiaries in Brazil are repayable at various dates between January 2013 and November 2022 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 2.45% to 10% per annum or variable rates based on LIBOR or other specific base-rates plus spreads ranging from 4.05% to 7% per annum. At December 31, 2012 LIBOR (six months) was 0.51% (2011: 0. 81%).

Borrowings incurred by the Group’s subsidiaries in Argentina are repayable at various dates between January 2013 and November 2019 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 5.00% and 7.00% per annum and variable rates based on LIBOR + 4.45% per annum.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

21.Borrowings (continued)

Brazilian Subsidiaries

The main loans of the Group’s Brazilian Subsidiaries are:

BNDES Loan Facility

As of December 31, 2012, the BNDES Loan Facility is divided in two tranches outstanding for an amount of Reais 9.5 million for Tranche “A” and Reais 90.3 million for Tranche “B” (equivalent to US$ 4.6 million and US$ 44.3 million, respectively). As of December 31, 2012, tranches “A” bears an interest at a Brazilian-specific variable rate “Taxa de Juros Resolução 635/87”, 3.56%, plus 4.05% per annum, and Tranches “B” bears an interest variable rate “TJLP rate”, 5.5%, plus 4.05% per annum. The BNDES Loan Facility contains certain customary financial covenants, events of default and restrictions which require the Group to meet pre-defined financial ratios, among other restrictions. These financial covenants are measured on an annual basis as of the end of each fiscal year. Certain covenants are measured on a combined basis aggregating the borrowing subsidiaries and others are measured on an individual basis. The obligations under the BNDES Loan Facility are secured by (i) a first degree mortgage of the Takuare farm; (ii) a pledge on the capital stock (“quotas”) of Adecoagro Brasil Participações S/A; and (iii) liens over the Angélica mill and equipment, all of which are property of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema.

The financial covenants are defined as follows:

   2012  2013  2014 to 2018 

Financial ratios:

    

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA

   [£] 4    [£] 4.5    [£] 4.5  

Solvency Ratio

   [³] 40  [³] 40  [³] 40

Interest Coverage Ratio

   [³] 2    [³] 2    [³] 2  

BNDES Loan 2012

On December 27, 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a new loan with BNDES in an amount equal to Reais-denominated 488.6 million for a term of 10 years bearing interest at an average rate of 4.65% per year. The proceeds from the loan will be drawn during the next 24 months and will be used to finance the expansion of the construction of the Ivinhema Mill, which is expected to reach a crushing capacity of 6.3 million tons per year by 2017.

BDB Facility 2010

In July 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 70.0 million loan (equivalent to US$ 34.3 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco do Brasil S.A. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 66.9 million (equivalent to US$ 32.7 million). The BDB Facility bears a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum with a bonus performance of 15% and is repayable on a monthly basis starting in August 2012 and ending in July 2020. Under this facility, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratio

2012 to 2020

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

[³] 1,2

BDB Loan 2012

In October 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 130.0 million loan (equivalent to US$ 63.6 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco do Brasil S.A. due 2022. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 130.8 million (equivalent to US$ 64 million). This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 2.94% per annum with a bonus performance of 15%. The obligations under this loan are secured by (i) a second degree mortgage of the Sapalio farm and (ii) liens over the Ivinhema mill and equipment, all of which are property of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratio

2012 to 2022

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

[³] 1,2

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

21.Borrowings (continued)

Itau BBAFacility

In December 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 16.5 million loan (equivalent to US$ 8.1 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco ITAU BBA due 2022. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 16.6 million (equivalent to US$ 8.1 million. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 2.5% per annum. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratio:

Financial Ratios

20122013 to 2022

Net Bank Debt

[£] 4[£] 4,5

Working capital funding

Brazilian subsidiaries entered in several borrowings to fund its working capital needs.

Working Capital - BTG Pactual - HSBC - Votorantim - Rabobank

In July 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a Reais-denominated 230.0 million loan with a syndicate of banks, led by Rabobank International Brasil S/A, due 2015. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining amount was Reais-denominated 233.8 (equivalent to US$ 114.4 million). This syndicate loan bears a variable interest rate of CDI plus 3.6% per annum. The Group entered into a currency swap which fixed the loan in USD 113 million at a fixed rate of 7.7%.

The loan is collateralized by (i) a first-degree mortgage of the Conquista, Alto Alegre, Dom Fabrício, Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Água Branca e Lagoa D’Oeste farms, (ii) pledge of sugarcane and (iii) sugar export contracts. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

  2012  2013  2014 to 2015 

Interest Coverage Ratio

   [³] 2    [³] 2    [³] 2  

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA

   [£] 4    [£] 5    [£] 6  

Solvency / EBITDA

   [³] 40  [³] 40  [³] 40

Working Capital - Bradesco

In May 2012, Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. entered into a US Dollar-denominated 11.7 million loan (equivalent to Reais-denominated 23.9 million as of December 31, 2012) with Banco Bradesco S.A. due 2016. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 7.2% per annum. Under this loan, Usina Monte Alegre Ltda. is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

2012 to 2016

Net debt / milled sugarcane tons

[£] 80

Net debt / Equity

[£] 80

Working Capital - ING Bank - Banco of China - Deutsche Bank

In August 2012, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda. entered into a US Dollar-denominated 60.0 million loan (equivalent to Reais-denominated 122.6 million as of December 31, 2012) with a syndicate of banks led by ING Bank, due in 2013. This loan bears a fixed interest rate of 4.34% per annum. Under this loan, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda. is required to meet the following financial ratios:

Financial Ratios

2012

Net debt / EBITDA

[£] 4

Solvency / EBITDA

[³] 40

Interest Coverage Ratio

[³] 2

During 2012 and 2011 the Group was in compliance with all financial covenants.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

20.21.Borrowings (continued)

 

The maturity of the Group’s borrowings (excluding obligations under finance leases) and the Group’s exposure to fixed and variable interest rates is as follows:

   2011   2010 

Fixed rate:

    

Less than 1 year

   70,007     52,326  

Between 1 and 2 years

   25,554     22,425  

Between 2 and 3 years

   12,426     7,661  

Between 3 and 4 years

   8,902     7,394  

Between 4 and 5 years

   7,551     5,920  

More than 5 years

   22,866     22,555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   147,306     118,281  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Variable rate:

    

Less than 1 year

   87,170     86,107  

Between 1 and 2 years

   40,353     70,905  

Between 2 and 3 years

   24,756     54,436  

Between 3 and 4 years

   23,507     17,506  

Between 4 and 5 years

   23,369     15,619  

More than 5 years

   14,046     26,170  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   213,201     270,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   360,507     389,024  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Borrowings incurred by the Group’s subsidiaries in Brazil are repayable at various dates between January 2012 and March 2020 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 4.50% to 17.60% per annum or variable rates based on LIBOR or other specific base-rates plus spreads ranging from 3.42% to 16.55% per annum. At December 31, 2011 LIBOR (six months) was 0.81% (2010: 0.46%).

Borrowings incurred by the Group´s subsidiaries in Argentina are repayable at various dates between January 2012 and November 2018 and bear either fixed interest rates ranging from 1.25% and 7.75% per annum and variable rates based on LIBOR + 4.45% per annum.

As of December 31, 2011, total borrowings include (i) a US$ denominated 20.1 million loan (principal plus accrued interest) with a syndicated of banks, led by Rabobank International Brasil S.A. (“Rabobank”) (2010: US$ 30.2 million) due in 2013 (the “Syndicated Loan”); (ii) a Reais-denominated 118.2 million loan (principal plus accrued interest) (equivalent to US$ 63 million as of December 31, 2011) with BNDES-FINEM (the “BNDES Loan Facility”) due in 2018; (iii) a U.S. dollar-denominated 80 million loan with the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) (the “IDB Facility”); (iv) a Reais-denominated 70.0 million facility (of which, as of December 31, 2010, the Group have received R$ 70.0 million, equivalent to US$ 37.0 million) from Banco do Brasil S.A. (BDB) (“The BDB Facility”) due between 2012 and 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

20.Borrowings (continued)

 

  

Syndicated Loan and BNDES Loan Facility

The amended Syndicated Loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.65 % per annum and the BNDES Loan Facility bears interest at a country-specific variable rate (“TJLP rate”) plus 4.05% per annum (TJLP at December 31, 2011 was 6.00%). The Syndicated Loan and the BNDES Loan Facility contain certain customary financial covenants, events of default and restrictions which require the Group to meet pre-defined financial ratios, among other restrictions, as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends, except as would not result in a breach of the financial covenants. These financial covenants are measured on an annual basis as of the end of each fiscal year. Certain covenants are measured on a combined basis aggregating the borrowing subsidiaries and others are measured on an individual basis. Under the Syndicated Loan, defaults by either Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema , UMA, Adeco Agropecuária Brasil S.A. or Adeco Brasil Participações S.A. on any indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount over US$ 500,000 can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to the syndicate of banks. The obligations under this facility are secured by (i) a mortgage of the Takuare farm; (ii) a pledge on the capital stock (“quotas”) of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema; and (iii) liens over the Angélica mill and equipment, all of which are property of Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema.

The financial covenants are defined as follows:

20112012 to 20132014 to 2018

Financial ratios:

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (individual)

> 1.00> 1.00> 1.30

Liquidity Ratio (individual)

> 1.00> 1.00> 1.00

Liquidity Ratio (aggregate)

> 1,00> 1.20> 1.20

Interest Coverage Ratio (aggregate)

> 2.00> 4.00> 4.00

Net Bank Debt / EBITDA (aggregate)

< 3.00< 3.00< 3.00

During 2011 and 2010 the Group was in compliance with all financial covenants.

IDB Facility

The amended IDB Facility is divided into a seven-year US$ 20.018.462 million tranche (“Tranche A”) and a five-year US$ 60.053.333 million tranche (“Tranche B”). Tranche A originally bore interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 5% per annum although subsequently revised to a fixed rate of 6.11% per annum. Tranche B bears interest at 180-day LIBOR plus 4.45% per annum, theannum. The Group entered into a floating to fix interest rate forward swap, fixing LIBOR at 1.25%, effective May 2012. Pursuant to this amendment the group got a new disbursement of USD 30,833,520.

Payment of principal plus interest of both tranches are made on a bi-annual basis. The proceeds of this loan were used to make capital investments and refinance short-term debt. The IDB Facility is collateralized by property, plant and equipment with a net book value of US$41.5 36.357 million, by a mortgage over (i) Carmen and La Rosa farms which are property of Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.; and (ii) El Meridiano farm which is the property of Pilagá S.A.

Under the IDB Facility, defaultsDefaults by either Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. or Pilagá S.A. on any indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount over US$ 3.0 million can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to the IDB. The IDB Facility also contains certain customary financial covenants and restrictions which require us to meet pre-defined financial ratios, among other restrictions, as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends. The financial covenants are measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in ArgentinaArgentina. Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and measured bothPilagá S.A. are required to meet the following financial ratios (measured on quarterly or annually basis.a combined basis):

   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018 

Total Debt (>; in million) (i)

   155,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000  

Current Ratio (>) (ii)

   1.10x     1.15x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x  

Interest Coverage Ratio (>) (ii)

   2.15x     2.20x     2.25x     2.30x     2.40x     2.50x     2.60x  

Liabilities to Equity (<) (ii)

   1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x     1.40x  

(i)Measured on a quarterly basis.
(ii)Measured on yearly basis

In addition, the IDB Facility contains a change of control provision requiring acceleration of amounts due under the facility.

During 2012 and 2011 the Group was in compliance with all financial covenants.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies (expressed in US dollars):

   2012   2011 

Currency

    

Argentine Peso

   18,622     6,739  

US Dollar

   203,881     199,657  

Uruguayan Peso

   44     —    

Brazilian Reais

   316,586     154,309  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   539,133     360,705  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

20.21.Borrowings (continued)

 

During 2011, Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A. were in compliance with all financial covenants.

The amendment signed on November 9, 2011, modified the terms of the existing financial ratio covenants, pursuant to these amended financial ratios Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilagá S.A. are now required to meet yearly the following financial ratios (measured on a combined basis):

   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018 

Total Debt (i)

   150,000     155,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000     160,000  

Current Ratio

   1.10x     1.10x     1.15x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x     1.20x  

Interest Coverage Ratio

   2.10x     2.15x     2.20x     2.25x     2.30x     2.40x     2.50x     2.60x  

Liabilities to Equity

   1.60x     1.70x     1.70x     1.70x     1.70x     1.70x     1.70x     1.70x  

(i)Measured on a quarterly basis.

In addition, the IDB Facility contains a change of control provision requiring acceleration of amounts due under the facility.

BDB Facility

In July 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema, a Brazilian subsidiary, entered into a Reais-denominated 70.0 million loan (equivalent to US$ 37.3 million as of December 31, 2011) with Banco do Brasil S.A. due in 2020. The BDB Facility bears a fixed interest rate of 10% per annum with a bonus performance of 15% and is repayable on a monthly basis starting in August 2012 and ending in July 2020 (until August 2012, interest will be pay be quarterly). Under this facility, defaults by either Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema or any of the Brazilian subsidiaries on any indebtedness can result in acceleration of the full outstanding loan amount due to BDB. It contains customary covenants and restrictions. Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema’s obligations under the BDB Facility is secured by (i) a first mortgage of the Sapálio farm, which is owned by Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema. and (ii) a first pledge on the equipment acquired or to be acquired by Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema with the proceeds of such facility. Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema is currently not, and has not been, in violation of any of the financial ratio covenants for the BDB Facility. The following table lists the financial ratios covenants Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema subsidiary is currently required to meet under the BDB Facility:

Financial Ratios

2011 to 20132014 to 2020

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (individual)

>1.00>1.30

Liquidity Ratio (individual)

>1.00>1.00

DB Facility

On July 28, 2010, Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema entered into a U.S. dollar-denominated 50.0 million facility with Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, which was due in 2013. It bore an annual interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 8.5%. As regard this Loan facility, on August 3, 2011 the Group fully prepaid the outstanding capital. This optional prepayment amounts to US$ 47.7 million including interest accrued until the prepayment date. Additionally, the Company paid the premium fee of 2.5% of the principal outstanding amount to be able to make the prepayment, equivalent to US$ 1.1 million.

The Group estimates that the carrying amount of short-term loans approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. The Group estimates that the fair values of the long-term bank loans are estimated based on the current rates offered to the Group for debt of similar terms and maturities. The Group’s fair value of long-term bank loans was not significantly different from the carrying value at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

20.Borrowings (continued)

The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies (expressed in US dollars):

   2011   2010 

Currency

    

Argentine Peso

   6,739     13  

US Dollar

   199,657     199,182  

Uruguayan Peso

   —       62  

Brazilian Reais

   154,309     190,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   360,705     389,472  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Obligations under finance leases

Lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased asset revert to the lessor in the event of default.

Gross finance lease liabilities - minimum lease payments:

 

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Not later than one year

   119    396     417    119  

Later than one year and not later than five years

   79    81     713    96  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   198    477     1,130    215  

Future finance charges on finance leases

   (17  (29   (9  (17
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Present value of finance lease liabilities

   181    448     1,121    198  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The present value of finance lease liabilities is as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Not later than one year

   119     367     412     119  

Later than one year and not later than five years

   79     81     709     79  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   198     448     1,121     198  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Under the terms of the lease agreements, no contingent rents are payable. The interest rate inherent in these finance leases is fixed at the contract date for all of the lease term. The average interest rate on finance lease payables at December 31, 20112012 was 9,86% (2011: 8.52% (2010: 10.67%).

 

21.22.Taxation

Adecoagro is subject in Luxembourg to the applicable general tax regulations.regulations in Luxembourg.

The Group’s income tax has been calculated on the estimated assessable taxable profit for the year at the rates prevailing in the respective foreign tax jurisdictions. The subsidiaries of the Group in the jurisdictions where the Group operates are required to calculate their income taxes on a separate basis; thus, they are not permitted to compensate subsidiaries´subsidiaries’ losses against subsidiaries income. The details of the provision for the Group’s consolidated income tax are as follows:

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Current income tax

   (13,520  (3,956  (1,034

Deferred income tax

   (1,142  20,219    6,449  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (14,662  16,263    5,415  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

21.Taxation (continued)

   2012  2011  2010 

Current income tax

   (1,377  (13,520  (3,956

Deferred income tax

   6,813    (1,142  20,219  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   5,436    (14,662  16,263  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The statutory tax rate in the countries where the Group operates for all of the years presented are:

 

Tax Jurisdiction

  Income
Tax Rate
 

Argentina

   35

Brazil

   34

Uruguay

   25

Deferred tax assets of the Group as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, will be recovered as follows:

   2011   2010   2009 

Deferred income tax asset to be recovered after more than 12 months

   55,951     66,756     44,139  

Deferred income tax asset to be recovered within 12 months

   2,161     707     974  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax assets

   58,112     67,463     45,113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liability to be recovered after more than 12 months

   110,752     108,644     100,585  

Deferred income tax liability to be recovered within 12 months

   3,268     2,851     6,460  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liability

   114,020     111,495     107,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

   55,908     44,032     61,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The gross movement on the deferred income tax account is as follows:

   2011  2010  2009 

Beginning of year

   44,032    61,932    75,914  

Exchange differences

   (4,282  (4,961  (7,000

Acquisition of subsidiary

   15,016    7,280    —    

Disposal of subsidiary (Note 15)

   —      —      (533

Income tax benefit

   1,142    (20,219  (6,449
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of year

   55,908    44,032    61,932  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

21.22.Taxation (continued)

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Group as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, will be recovered or settled as follows:

   2012   2011 

Deferred income tax asset to be recovered after more than 12 months

   11,463     55,951  

Deferred income tax asset to be recovered within 12 months

   65,095     2,161  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax assets

   76,558     58,112  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liability to be settled after more than 12 months

   79,896     110,752  

Deferred income tax liability to be settled within 12 months

   36,659     3,268  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liability

   116,555     114,020  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

   39,997     55,908  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The gross movement on the deferred income tax account is as follows:

   2012  2011  2010 

Beginning of year

   55,908    44,032    61,932  

Exchange differences

   (8,741  (4,282  (4,961

Acquisition of subsidiary

   —      15,016    7,280  

Disposal of subsidiary (Note 16)

   (357  —      —    

Income tax (expense) / benefit

   (6,813  1,142    (20,219
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of year

   39,997    55,908    44,032  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The movement in the deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

  Property, plant
and equipment
 Biological
assets
 Others Total   Property,
plant and
equipment
 Biological
assets
 Others Total 

At January 1, 2009

   86,198    8,189    240    94,627  

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   (5,065  20,384    670    15,989  

Disposal of subsidiary

   (510  (14  (9  (533

Exchange differences

   (1,771  (1,555  288    (3,038
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2009

   78,852    27,004    1,189    107,045  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   (1,992  2,051    (376  (317

Disposal of subsidiary

     

At January 1, 2010

   78,852    27,004    1,189    107,045  

(Credited)/charged to the statement of income

   (1,992  2,051    (376  (317

Acquisition of subsidiary

   7,280    —      —      7,280     7,280    —      —      7,280  

Exchange differences

   (2,546  (263  296    (2,513   (2,546  (263  296    (2,513
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2010

   81,594    28,792    1,109    111,495     81,594    28,792    1,109    111,495  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   6,943    (8,189  (764  (2,010   6,943    (8,189  (764  (2,010

Acquisition of subsidiary

   15,016    —      —      15,016     15,016    —      —      15,016  

Exchange differences

   (7,502  (4,117  1,138    (10,481   (7,502  (4,117  1,138    (10,481
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2011

   96,051    16,486    1,483    114,020     96,051    16,486    1,483    114,020  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

(Credited)/charged to the statement of income

   (601  3,951    13,277    16, 627  

Disposal of subsidiary

   (357  —      —      (357

Exchange differences

   (11,684  (1,644  (407  (13,735
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2012

   83,409    18,793    14,353    116,555  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred income tax assets

  Provisions  Tax loss
carryforwards
  Equity-settled
share-based
compensation
   Biological
Assets
  Others  Total 

At January 1, 2009

   440    13,725    3,226     —      1,322    18,713  

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   675    19,201    999     —      1,563    22,438  

Exchange differences

   150    3,479    —       —      333    3,962  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2009

   1,265    36,405    4,225     —      3,218    45,113  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   1,980    (2,655  617     19,525    435    19,902  

Exchange differences

   63    2,961    —       (1,632  1,056    2,448  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2010

   3,308    36,711    4,842     17,893    4,709    67,463  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   2,364    7,455    1,117     (15,357  1,268    (3,152

Exchange differences

   (604  (3,521  —       503    (2,577  (6,199
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011

   5,068    40,645    5,959     3,039    3,401    58,112  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Tax loss carry forwards may have expiration dates or may be permanently available for use byThe accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Group depending on the tax jurisdiction where the tax loss carry forward is generated. Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

22.Taxation (continued)

Deferred income tax assets

  Provisions  Tax loss
carryforwards
  Equity-settled
share-based
compensation
   Biological
Assets
  Others  Total 

At January 1, 2010

   1,265    36,405    4,225     —      3,218    45,113  

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   1,980    (2,655  617     19,525    435    19,902  

Exchange differences

   63    2,961    —       (1,632  1,056    2,448  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2010

   3,308    36,711    4,842     17,893    4,709    67,463  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   2,364    7,455    1,117     (15,357  1,269    (3,152

Exchange differences

   (604  (3,521  —       503    (2,577  (6,199
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011

   5,068    40,645    5,959     3,039    3,401    58,112  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Charged/(credited) to the statement of income

   1,033    21,652    757     (302  (300  23,440  

Exchange differences

   (530  (3,880  —       (236  (348  (4,994
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2012

   5,571    58,417    6,716     2,501    (3,353  76,558  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Tax loss carry forwards in Argentina and Uruguay generally expire within 5 years. Tax loss carry forwards in Brazil do not expire. However, in Brazil, the taxable profit for each year can only be reduced by tax losses up to a maximum of 30%.

In order to fully realize the deferred tax asset, the Group will need to generate future taxable income in the countries where the net operating lossestax loss carry forward were incurred. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes that as at December 31, 2011,2012, it is probable that the Group will realize all of the deferred tax assets in Argentina and some portion of the deferred tax assets in Brazil.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

21.Taxation (continued)

As of December 31, 2011,2012, the Group’s tax loss carry forwards and the jurisdictions in, which they were generated them are as follows:

 

Jurisdiction

  Tax loss
carry forward
   Expiration Period

Argentina

   2,92528,623   5 years

Uruguay

   4,1505,674   5 years

Brazil

   122,192133,205   No expiration date

Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. The Group did not recognized deferred income tax assets of US$ 3.1 million at December 31, 20112012 in respect of all losses amounting to US$ 9.1 million than can be carried forward against future taxable income.

The tax on the Group’s profit before tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the weighted average tax rate applicable to profits of the consolidated entities as follows:

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Tax calculated at the tax rates applicable to profits in the respective countries

   30,947    (23,004  (8,100

Non-deductible items

   2,075    3,210    702  

Unused tax losses, net

   (14,617  7,642    688  

Non-taxable income

   (4,056  (4,234  —    

Others

   313    123    1,295  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

   14,662    (16,263  (5,415
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

22.Payroll and social security liabilities

   2011   2010 

Non-current

    

Social security payable

   1,431     1,178  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   1,431     1,178  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current

    

Salaries payable

   3,174     3,471  

Social security payable

   2,758     2,223  

Provision for vacations

   7,100     6,155  

Provision for bonuses

   3,978     3,629  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   17,010     15,478  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payroll and social security liabilities

   18,441     16,656  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2012  2011  2010 

Tax calculated at the tax rates applicable to profits in the respective countries

   959    30,947    (23,004

Non-deductible items

   1,978    2,075    3,210  

Unused tax losses, net

   (2,845  (14,617  7,642  

Non-taxable income

   (5,744  (4,056  (4,234

Others

   216    313    123  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax (benefit) / expense

   (5,436  14,662    (16,263
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 7875


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

23.Payroll and social security liabilities

   2012   2011 

Non-current

    

Social security payable

   1,512     1,431  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   1,512     1,431  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current

    

Salaries payable

   4,816     3,174  

Social security payable

   3,063     2,758  

Provision for vacations

   9,745     7,100  

Provision for bonuses

   5,324     3,978  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   22,948     17,010  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total payroll and social security liabilities

   24,460     18,441  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

24.Provisions for other liabilities

The Group is subject to several laws, regulations and business practices of the countries where it operates. In the ordinary course of business, the Group is subject to certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving tax, labor and social security, administrative and civil and other matters. The Group accrues liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and it can reasonably estimate them. The Group bases its accruals on up-to-date developments, estimates of the outcomes of the matters and legal counsel experience in contesting, litigating and settling matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined or more information is available, the Group may be required to change its estimates of future costs, which could have a material effect on its results of operations and financial condition or liquidity.

The table below shows the movements in the Group’s provisions for other liabilities categorized by type of provision:

 

  Labor, legal and
other claims
 Tax and social
security
 Onerous contracts Total   Labor, legal and
other claims
 Tax and social
security
 Onerous contracts Total 

At January 31, 2010

   3,370    1,608    —      4,978  

Additions

   1,770    552    3,947    6,269  

Used during year

   (1,379  (705  —      (2,084

Exchange differences

   (27  71    —      44  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2010

   3,734    1,526    3,947    9,207  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At January 1, 2011

   3,734    1,526    3,947    9,207  

Additions

   1,274    430    222    1,926     1,274    430    222    1,926  

Acquisition of subsidiaries

   155    —      —      155     155    —      —      155  

Used during year

   (2,447  (79  (3,947  (6,473   (2,447  (79  (3,947  (6,473

Exchange differences

   (256  (208  (24  (488   (256  (208  (24  (488
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2011

   2,460    1,669    198    4,327     2,460    1,669    198    4,327  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Additions

   2,422    1,911    5,257    9,590  

Used during year

   (2,001  (3,457  (5,402  (10,860

Exchange differences

   (247  (69  (9  (325
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

At December 31, 2012

   2,634    54    44    2,732  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Analysis of total provisions:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Non current

   3,358     4,606     1,892     3,358  

Current

   969     4,601     840     969  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   4,327     9,207     2,732     4,327  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Group is engaged in several legal proceedings, including tax, labor, civil, administrative and other proceedings in Brazil, which qualified as contingent liabilities for an aggregate amount of US$ 11.1 million and US$ 5.2 million as of December 31, 2011.2012 and 2011, respectability.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F - 7976


Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

24.25.Sales

 

  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Sales of manufactured products and services rendered:

            

Rice

   82,079     58,876     65,521     89,062     82,079     58,876  

Ethanol

   116,599     114,793     62,811     121,544     116,599     114,793  

Sugar

   130,348     98,385     26,143     134,766     130,348     98,385  

Soybean oil and meal

   —       —       8,420     —        —       —    

Energy

   24,393     15,040     8,216     25,649     24,393     15,040  

Coffee

   713     2,709     7,984     —        713     2,709  

Services

   767     749     2,848     3,575     767     749  

Rental income

   4,980     3,717     172     4,780     4,980     3,717  

Powder milk

   —       —       720       —       —    

Others

   5,978     260     551     150     5,978     260  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   365,857     294,529     183,386     379,526     365,857     294,529  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Sales of agricultural produce and biological assets:

            

Soybean

   61,385     64,890     35,696     66,721     61,385     64,890  

Cattle for dairy

   1,896     2,096     333     1,634     1,896     2,096  

Other cattle

   957     882     28,306     623     957     882  

Corn

   42,959     23,968     14,654     67,915     42,959     23,968  

Cotton

   9,101     2,395     11,905     16,489     9,101     2,395  

Milk

   17,801     13,415     10,809     17,234     17,801     13,415  

Wheat

   24,232     7,939     10,218     30,611     24,232     7,939  

Coffee

   13,457     4,862     6,281     8,363     13,457     4,862  

Sunflower

   7,413     4,880     5,517     7,887     7,413     4,880  

Sorghum

   875     1,237     —    

Barley

   828     1,171     3,106     4,220     828     1,171  

Seeds

   784     2,537     2,352     2,294     784     2,537  

Others

   1,414     2,703     1,040     308     177     2,703  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   182,227     131,738     130,217     225,174     182,227     131,738  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total sales

   548,084     426,267     313,603     604,700     548,084     426,267  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Commitments to sell commodities at a future date

The Group entered into contracts to sell non financialnon-financial instruments, mainly, sugar, soybean and corn through sales forward contracts. Those contracts are held for purposes of delivery the non financialnon-financial instrument in accordance with the Group’s expected sales. Accordingly, as the own use exception criteria are met, those contracts are not recorded as derivatives.

The notional amount of these contracts is US$ 65.975 million as of December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 65.9 million; 2010: US$ 77.2 million; 2009: US$ 29.1 million )million) comprised primarily of 17,07036,112 tons of sugar (US$ 9.215.1 million), 70,03782,835 tons of soybean (U$S 24.119.1 million) and 92,359113,462 tons of corn (US$ 16.024.1 million), which expire between January 20122013 and September 2012.August 2013.

 

25.26.Expenses by nature

The Group presented the statement of income under the function of expense method. Under this method, expenses are classified according to their function as part of the line items “cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered”, “cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses”, “general and administrative expenses” and “selling expenses”.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

25.26.Expenses by nature (continued)

The following table provides the additional disclosure required on the nature of expenses and their relationship to the function within the Group:

 

  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Cost of agricultural produce and biological assets sold

   168,837     117,992     116,728     194,107     168,837     117,992  

Raw materials and consumables used in manufacturing activities

   147,339     136,208     95,959     159,968     147,339     136,208  

Services

   20,437     14,727     39,374     18,670     20,437     14,727  

Salaries and social security expenses (Note 26)

   57,259     52,728     37,099  

Salaries and social security expenses (Note 27)

   63,089     57,259     52,728  

Depreciation and amortization

   34,184     37,563     30,356     54,468     34,184     37,563  

Taxes (*)

   2,159     3,462     4,307     2,102     2,159     3,462  

Maintenance and repairs

   16,032     14,299     17,046     10,815     16,032     14,299  

Freights

   31,956     24,198     11,322     35,470     31,956     24,198  

Export taxes / selling taxes

   31,006     30,205     21,779     32,683     31,006     30,205  

Fuel and lubricants

   8,522     9,336     5,507     7,625     8,522     9,336  

Lease expense and similar arrangements (**)

   2,592     3,262     2,764     3,200     2,592     3,262  

Others

   23,854     16,049     11,621     23,248     23,854     16,049  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total expenses by nature

   544,177     460,029     393,862     605,445     544,177     460,029  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(*)Excludes export taxes and selling taxes.
(**)Relates to various cancellable operating lease agreements for office and machinery equipment.

For the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, an amount of US$ 237,404263,978 is included as “cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered” (2010:(2011: US$ 219,201; 2009:237,404; 2010: US$ 180,083)219,201); an amount of US$ 182,227225,174 is included as “cost of agricultural produce sold and direct agricultural selling expenses” (2010:(2011: US$ 131,738; 2009:182,227; 2010: US$ 130,217)131,738); an amount of US$ 65,14257,691 is included in “general and administrative expenses” (2010:(2011: US$ 56,562; 2009:65,142; 2010: US$ 52,393)56,562); and an amount of US$ 59,40458,602 is included in “selling expenses” as described above (2010:(2011: US$ 52,528; 2009:59,404; 2010: US$ 31,169)52,528).

 

26.27.Salaries and social security expenses

 

  2011   2010   2009   2012   2011   2010 

Wages and salaries

   40,596     40,090     27,777     43,519     40,596     40,090  

Social security costs

   12,986     10,857     6,442     15,432     12,986     10,857  

Equity-settled share-based compensation

   3,677     1,781     2,880     4,138     3,677     1,781  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   57,259     52,728     37,099     63,089     57,259     52,728  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Number of employees

   5,560     5,263     5,290     7,051     5,560     5,263  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

27.28.Other operating income, net

 

   2011  2010  2009 

Gain from the sale of subsidiaries (Note 15)

   —      —      18,839  

Gain / (loss) from commodity derivative financial instruments

   19,664    106    (7,486

Loss from onerous contracts – forwards

   (5,333  (3,935  —    

Gain from disposal of farmland (Note 15)

   8,832    20,837    —    

Gain from disposal of other property items

   394    847    337  

Others

   1,024    369    1,381  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   24,581    18,224    13,071  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2012  2011  2010 

Gain from the sale of subsidiaries (Note 16)

   27,513    —      —    

Gain from disposal of farmland (Note 16)

   —      8,832    20,837  

Gain from commodity derivative financial instruments

   1,821    19,664    106  

Loss from onerous contracts - forwards

   (2,302  (5,333  (3,935

Gain from disposal of other property items

   882    394    847  

Impairment charge (Note 10)

   1,279    —      —    

Others

   625    1,024    369  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   29,818    24,581    18,224  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

28.29.Financial results, net

 

  2011 2010 2009   2012 2011 2010 

Finance income:

        

- Interest income

   8,019    1,341    472     11,249    8,019    1,341  

- Foreign exchange gains, net

   —      7,324    10,903     —      —      7,324  

- Gain from interest rate/foreign exchange rate derivative financial instruments

   —      5,018    —       —      —      5,018  

- Other income

   1,113    2,876    178     289    1,113    2,876  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Finance income

   9,132    16,559    11,553     11,538    9,132    16,559  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Finance costs:

        

- Interest expense

   (34,017  (34,369  (28,222   (27,672  (34,017  (34,369

- Foreign exchange losses, net

   (12,683  —      —       (26,080  (12,683  —    

- Taxes

   (5,273  (2,104  (2,060   (4,265  (5,273  (2,104

- Loss from interest rate/foreign exchange rate derivative financial instruments

   (2,247  —      (314   (5,823  (2,247  —    

- Other expenses

   (8,121  (3,023  (3,620   (2,814  (8,121  (3,023
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Finance costs

   (62,341  (39,496  (34,216   (66,654  (62,341  (39,496
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total financial results, net

   (53,209  (22,937  (22,663   (55,116  (53,209  (22,937
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

29.30.Earnings per share

(a) Basic

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Group by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period excluding ordinary shares held as treasury shares (Note 16).

 

   2011   2010  2009 

Earnings/(losses) attributable to equity holders of the Group

   56,018     (43,904  (260

Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands)

   117,028     80,000    80,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings/(losses) per share

   0.4787     (0.5488  (0.0033
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

29.Earnings per share (continued)
   2012   2011   2010 

Earnings/(losses) attributable to equity holders of the Group

   9,397     56,018     (43,904

Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands)

   121,365     117,028     80,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings/(losses) per share

   0.077     0.479     (0.549
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(b) Diluted

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential shares. The Group has one category of dilutive potential shares: equity-settled share options. For these instruments, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value, based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the equity-settled share options. As of December 31, 2011,2012, there were 2,528 thousands (2011: 2,038 thousands (2010:thousands; 2010: 4,629 thousands; 2009: 4,432 thousands) share options outstanding that could potentially have a dilutive impact in the future but were antidilutive for the periods presented.

 

  2011   2010 2009   2012   2011   2010 

Gain / (loss) attributable to equity holders of the Group

   56,018     (43,904  (260

Earnings/(losses) attributable to equity holders of the Group

   9,397     56,018     (43,904
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands)

   117,028     80,000    80,000     121,365     117,028     80,000  

Adjustments for:

           

- Employee share options (thousands)

   822     (*)   (*) 

- Employee share options and restricted units (thousands)

   1,104     822     (*) 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share (thousands)

   117,850     80,000    80,000     122,469     117,850     80,000  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   0.4753     (0.5488  (0.0033

Diluted earnings/(losses) per share

   0.077     0.475     (0.549
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(*)The effects of anti-dilutive potential shares are ignored in the earnings per share calculation at December 31, 2010 and 2009.2010. All shares are anti-dilutive in a loss period because they would decrease a loss per share.

As explained in Note 16,17, on January 24, 2011 the Extraordinary General Meeting of Adecoagro’s shareholders held on January 24, 2011 approved the reverse split of Adecoagro’s common shares, changing the nominal value of Adecoagro’s common shares from US$ 1 to US$ 1.5. Accordingly, the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented had been adjusted retrospectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

30.31.Disclosure of leases and similar arrangements

The Group as lessee

Operating leases:

The Group leases various offices and machinery under cancellable operating lease agreements. LeaseAn amount of US$ 1.50 million of lease expense was US$ 4.77 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010: US$ 4.41 million; 2009: US$ 2.2 million). Lease expense is included in “General and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of income.income for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011: US$ 0.99 million; 2010: US$ 0.63 million). An amount of US$ 1.46 million of lease expense was included in “Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered” in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011: US$ 3.61 million; 2010: US$ 3.54). An amount of US$ 0.20 million of lease expense was included in “Selling expenses” in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011: US$ 0.18 million; 2010: US$ 0.25)

The Group leases land for crop cultivation in Argentina. The leases have an average term of a crop year and are renewable at the option of the lessee for additional periods. Under the lease agreements, rent accrues generally at the time of harvest. Rent is payable at several times during the crop year. Lease expense was US$ 10.5217.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 8.0110.52 million; 2009: 4.32010: US$ 8.01 million). Lease expense is capitalized as part of biological assets, affecting the periodically re-measurement of the biological assets at fair value. Based on this accounting policy, the line item ‘Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce’ in the consolidated income statement is directly affected by the lease expense that has been capitalized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

30.Disclosure of leases and similar arrangements (continued)

The future aggregate minimum lease payments under cancellable operating leases are as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

No later than 1 year

   6,910     3,246     8,941     6,910  

Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years

   3,256     2,110     6,411     3,256  

Thereafter

   467     478     —       467  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   10,634     5,834     15,352     10,634  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Agriculture “partnerships”(parceriaby its exact term in Portuguese):

The Group enters into contracts with landowners to cultivate sugarcane on their land. These contracts have an average term of 5 years.

Under these contracts, the Group makes payments based on the market value of sugarcane per hectare (in tons) used by the Group in each harvest, with the market value based on the price of sugarcane published by CONSECANA and a fixed amount of total recoverable sugar per ton. Lease expense was US$ 17.130.35 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010:2012 (2011: US$ 15.817.1 million; 2009:2010: US$ 9.915.8 million). Lease expense is included in “Initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” in the statement of income.

Finance leases:

When a lease transfers substantially all risks and rewards to the Group as lessee, the Group initially recognizes the leased assets in the consolidated statement of financial position at the lower of fair value or present value of the future minimum lease payments. Most of the leased assets carried in the consolidated statement of financial position as part of a finance lease relate to long-term rental and lease agreements for vehicles, machinery and equipment. The net book value of assets under finance leases amounts to US$ 2751,531 and US$ 448275 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, respectively.

At the commencement of the lease term, the Group recognizes a lease liability equal to the carrying amount of the leased asset. In subsequent periods, the liability decreases by the amount of lease payments made to the lessors using the effective interest method. The interest component of the lease payments is recognized in the statement of income.

Information on the breakdown of the present value of finance leases and its components is disclosed in Note 20.21.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

31.Disclosure of leases and similar arrangements (continued)

The Group as lessor

Operating leases:

The Group acts as a lessor in connection with an operating lease related to leased farmland. The lease payments received are recognized in profit or loss. The lease has a term of ten years.

The following amounts have been recognized in the statement of income in the line “Sales of manufactured products and services rendered”:

 

   2011   2010   2009 

Rental income

   4,980     3,718     172  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

30.Disclosure of leases and similar arrangements (continued)
   2012   2011   2010 

Rental income

   4,735     4,980     3,718  

The future minimum rental payments receivable under cancellable leases are as follows:

 

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

No later than 1 year

   4,397     4,520     3,801     4,397  

Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years

   17,437     18,081     15,205     17,437  

Thereafter

   12,714     17,704     7,286     12,714  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   34,548     40,305     26,292     34,548  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Finance leases:

The Group does not act as a lessor in connection with finance leases.

 

31.32.Business combinations

Acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2011

Acquisition of Compañía Agroforestal Sociedad Anónima (Agroforestal)

On August 18, 2011, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Agroforestal, an Argentine-based company mainly involved in agricultural and beef cattle industry, for a total consideration of US$ 18.0 million. The purchase price includes a cash payment of US$ 1.4 million and a seller financing of US$ 15.1 million plus accrued interest at a fixed stepped interest rate payable at the time the Argentine Antitrust Commission approves this transaction. The acquisition also involved an escrow in an amount of US$ 1.5 million, which was retained in escrow by the Group to secure certain obligations of the seller. The escrowed amount is to be released within a three-year period as from the date of acquisition. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the authorization of the Argentine Antitrust Commission is still pending but the Group expects to receive it by August 2012. The Group does not have any evidence which may indicate this transaction will not be formally approved.

In the period from acquisition to December 31, 2011, Agroforestal contributed revenues of US$ 0.5 million and net loss of US$ 0.1 million to the Group’s consolidated results. If Agroforestal had been acquired on January 1, 2011, combined revenues of the Group would have been US$ 4.2 million (unaudited) and Profit Before Income Tax would have been US$ 1.4 million (unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2011. For purposes of this note the term revenues comprises the line items “sales of manufactured products and services rendered”, “sales of agricultural produce and biological assets”, “initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest”. These amounts have been calculated using the Group’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the subsidiary to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from January 1, 2011, together with its consequential tax effects.

Results, assets and liabilities of Agroforestal as from the acquisition date are included within the ‘Crops’ and ‘Cattle’ segments.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

32.Business combinations (continued)

Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:

 

Purchase consideration:

  

Cash paid

   1,350  

Present value of seller financing (*)

   15,056  

Escrow (*)

   1,379  
  

 

 

 

Total purchase consideration

   17,785  
  

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired

   14,049  
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   3,736  
  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

31.Business combinations (continued)

 

(*)Discounted at present value as of the date of acquisition.

The goodwill generated on the acquisition was attributable mainly to the Group’s expected benefits from diversification and expansion into high-yield potential farmland properties.

The assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition are as follows:

 

   Fair value 

Cash and cash equivalents

   76  

Property, plant and equipment

   15,291  

Investment property

   3,709  

Biological assets

   1,495  

Deferred tax liabilities

   (6,858

Provisions for other liabilities

   (39

Other current assets

   1,219  

Other current liabilities

   (844
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   14,049  
  

 

 

 

The outflow of cash and cash equivalents on the acquisition can be calculated as follows:

 

Cash paid

   1,350  

Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary acquired

   (76
  

 

 

 

Cash outflow on acquisition

   1,274  
  

 

 

 

Acquisition of Simoneta Sociedad Anónima (Simoneta)

On August 19, 2011, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Simoneta, an Argentine-based company mainly involved in agricultural industry, for a total consideration of US$ 26.4 million. The purchase price includes a cash payment of US$ 11.0 million and a seller financing of US$ 14.4.million payable in two installments in February and August 2012. The acquisition also involved contingent consideration to the seller in an amount of US$ 1.0 million, which was retained in escrow by the Group to secure certain obligations of the seller. The escrowed amount is to be released within a three-year period as from the date of acquisition.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

32.Business combinations (continued)

In the period from acquisition to December 31, 2011, Simoneta contributed revenues of US$ 1 million and net loss of US$ 0.1 million to the Group’s consolidated results. If Simoneta had been acquired on January 1, 2011, combined revenues of the Group would have been US$ 6 million (unaudited) and Profit Before Income Tax would have been US$ 3 million (unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2011. For purposes of this note the term revenues comprises the line items “sales of manufactured products and services rendered”, “sales of agricultural produce and biological assets”, “initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest”. These amounts have been calculated using the Group’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the subsidiary to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from January 1, 2011, together with its consequential tax effects. Results, assets and liabilities of Simoneta as from the acquisition date are included within the ‘Crops’ segment.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

31.Business combinations (continued)

Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:

 

Purchase consideration:

  

Cash paid

   11,000  

Present value of seller financing (*)

   14,124  

Escrow (*)

   923  
  

 

 

 

Total purchase consideration

   26,047  
  

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired

   18,644  
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   7,403  
  

 

 

 

 

(*)Discounted at present value as of the date of acquisition.

The goodwill generated on the acquisition was attributable mainly to the Group’s expected benefits from diversification and expansion into high-yield potential farmland properties.

The assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition are as follows:

 

   Fair value 

Cash and cash equivalents

   657  

Property, plant and equipment

   15,701  

Investment property

   5,961  

Deferred tax liabilities

   (7,705

Provisions for other liabilities

   (116

Other current and non current assets

   5,385  

Other current liabilities

   (1,239
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   18,644  
  

 

 

 

The outflow of cash and cash equivalents on the acquisition can be calculated as follows:

 

Cash paid

   11,000  

Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary acquired

   (657
  

 

 

 

Cash outflow on acquisition

   10,343  
  

 

 

 

Acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2010

Acquisition of Dinaluca Sociedad Anónima (Dinaluca)

On August 23, 2010, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Dinaluca, an Argentina-based company mainly involved in the lease of farmlands, for a total consideration of US$ 20.1 million. The purchase price includes a cash payment of US$ 7.9 million and seller financing of US$ 12.2 million plus accrued interest at LIBOR plus 2% on outstanding amounts payable in two equal installments on the first anniversary and second anniversary of the transaction. These payment obligations are guaranteed by a pledge of the acquired shares in favor of the former shareholders of Dinaluca.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

31.33.Business combinations (continued)Group companies

InThe following table details the period from acquisition tocompanies making up the Group as of December 31, 2010, Dinaluca contributed revenues of US$ 0,06 million2012 and gain of US$ 0.07 million to the Group’s consolidated results. If Dinaluca had been acquired on January 1, 2010, combined revenues of the Group would have been US$ 403.7 million (unaudited) and Loss Before Income Tax would have been US$ 60.8 million (unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2010. For purposes of this note the term revenues comprises the line items “sales of manufactured products and services rendered”, “sales of agricultural produce and biological assets”, “initial recognition and changes in fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce” and “changes in net realizable value of agricultural produce after harvest”. These amounts have been calculated using the Group’s accounting policies and by adjusting the results of the subsidiary to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization, as appropriate, that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to net assets acquired had been applied from January 1, 2010, together with its consequential tax effects. Results, assets and liabilities of Dinaluca as from the acquisition date are included within the ‘Rice’ and ‘Cattle’ segments.2011:

Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:

         2012  2011 
   Activities  Country of
incorporation
and operation
  Ownership
percentage
held if not
100%
  Ownership
percentage
held if not
100%
 

Details of principal subsidiary undertakings: Operating companies (unless otherwise stated):

      

Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Pilagá S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   99.84  99.84

Cavok S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Establecimientos El Orden S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Bañado del Salado S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Agrícola Ganadera San José S.A.

       (a)  Argentina       (v)       (v) 

Agro Invest S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Forsalta S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Dinaluca S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   —      —    

Simoneta S.A.

       (a)  Argentina       (iii)       (ii) 

Compañía Agroforestal S.A.

       (a)  Argentina       (iii)       (ii) 

Adeco Agropecuaria Brazil S.A.

       (b)  Brazil   —      —    

Adecoagro Comercio Exportação e importação Ltda (f.k.a. Alfenas Café Ltda).

       (c)  Brazil       (ii)       (i) 

Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda.

       (b)  Brazil       (iv)       (iv) 

Angélica Agroenergia Ltda.

       (b)  Brazil       (iv)       (iii) 

Usina Monte Alegre Ltda.

       (b)  Brazil   —      —    

Fazenda Mimoso Ltda.

       (c)  Brazil   —      —    

Ivinhema Agronergia S.A. (f.k.a. Amandina Agroenergía Ltda.)

       (b)  Brazil       (iv)       (iii) 

Kelizer S.A.

       (a)  Uruguay   —      —    

Adecoagro Uruguay S.A.

       (a)  Uruguay   —      —    

Holdings companies:

      

Adeco Brazil Participacoes S.A.

   —     Brazil   —      —    

International Farmland Holdings LP

   —     United States   99.99  98.64

Adecoagro LP

   —     United States   —      —    

Ladelux S.C.A.

   —     Uruguay   —      —    

Kadesh Hispania S.L.

   —     Spain   —      —    

Leterton España S.L.

   —     Spain   —      —    

Ona Ltd.

   —     Malta   —      —    

Toba Ltd.

   —     Malta   —      —    

Details of principal associates:

      

Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A.

       (a)  Argentina   49.00      (iv) 

Details of principal joint venture undertakings:

      

Grupo La Lácteo

       (d)  Canada   50.00  50.00

 

(a)

Purchase consideration:

Cash paid

7,900

Present value of seller financing (*)

11,604

Total purchase consideration

19,504

Fair value of net assets acquired

12,481

Goodwill

7,023

Mainly crops, rice, cattle and others

(*)(b)Discounted at present value as of the date of acquisition.Mainly sugarcane, ethanol and energy

The goodwill generated on the acquisition was attributable mainly to the Group’s expected benefits from diversification and expansion into high-yield potential farmland properties.

The assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition are as follows:

(c)
Fair value

Cash and cash equivalents

28

Property, plant and equipment

14,076

Investment property

7,935

Deferred income tax

(6,930

Other current assets

1,330

Other current liabilities

(3,958

Net assets acquired

12,481

Mainly coffee

The outflow of cash and cash equivalents on the acquisition can be calculated as follows:

(d)

Cash paid

7,900

Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary acquired

(28

Cash outflow on acquisition

7,872

Mainly dairy

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

32.Group companies

The following table details the companies making up the Group as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:

         2011  2010 
   Activities  Country of
incorporation
and operation
  Ownership
percentage
held if not
100%
  Ownership
percentage
held if not
100%
 

Details of principal subsidiary undertakings:

      

Operating companies (unless otherwise stated):

      

Americas

      

Adeco Agropecuaria S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Pilagá S.A.

   (a Argentina   99.84  99.84

Cavok S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Establecimientos El Orden S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Bañado del Salado S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Agrícola Ganadera San José S.R.L.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.R.L.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Agro Invest S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Forsalta S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Dinaluca S.A.

   (a Argentina   —      —    

Simoneta S.A.

   (a Argentina   (iii  —    

Compañía Agroforestal S.A.

   (a Argentina   (iii  —    

Adeco Agropecuaria Brazil S.A.

   (b Brazil   —      —    

Adecoagro Comercio Exportação e importação Ltda (f.k.a. Alfenas Café Ltda).

   (c Brazil   (ii  (ii

Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda.

   (b Brazil   (iv 

Angélica Agroenergia Ltda.

   (b Brazil   (iv  —    

Usina Monte Alegre Ltda.

   (b Brazil   —      —    

Fazenda Mimoso Ltda.

   (c Brazil   —      —    

Ivinhema Agronergia S.A. (f.k.a. Amandina Agroenergía Ltda.)

   (b Brazil   (iv  —    

Kelizer S.A.

   (a Uruguay   —      —    

Adecoagro Uruguay S.A.

   (a Uruguay   —      —    

Holdings companies:

      

Americas

      

Adeco Brazil Participacoes S.A.

   —     Brazil   —      —    

International Farmland Holdings LP

   —     United States   98.64  98.00

Adecoagro LP

   —     United States   —      —    

Ladelux S.C.A.

   —     Uruguay   —      —    

Asia

      

AFI (L) LTD

   —     Malaysia   (i  (i

Europe

      

Kadesh Hispania S.L.

   —     Spain   —      —    

Leterton España S.L.

   —     Spain   —      —    

Ona Ltd.

   —     Malta   —      —    

Toba Ltd.

   —     Malta   —      —    

Details of principal joint venture undertakings:

      

Americas

      

Grupo La Lácteo

   (d Canada   50.00  50.00

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

32.33.Group companies (continued)

 

(a)Mainly crops, rice, cattle and others

(b)Mainly sugarcane, ethanol and energy

(c)Mainly coffee

(d)Mainly dairy

(i)In process of liquidation

(ii)Merged with Usina Monte Alegre Ltda

(iii)(ii)Acquired in August 2011 (Note 31)32)

(iv)(iii)Angélica Agroenergia Ltda. merged with Ivinhema Agronergia S.A. (f.k.a. Amandina Agroenergía Ltda.). Its new name is Adecoagro Vale do Ivinhema Ltda.
(iv)On December 27, 2012, the Group completed the sale of 51% of the its wholly owned subsidiary Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A (see Note 16). Until that day the Group owed 100% of this Company
(v)In June 2012, the Group completed the sale of Agricula Ganadera San José, (see Note 16.)

The percentage voting right for each principal subsidiary is the same as the percentage of capital stock held. Issued share capital represents only ordinary shares/ quotas, units or their equivalent. There are no preference shares or units issued in any subsidiary undertaking.

 

33.34.Related-party transactions

The following is a summary of the balances and transactions with related parties:

 

Related party

  

Relationship

  

Description of transaction

  Income (loss) included in the
statement of income
 Balance receivable
(payable)
   Relationship  

Description of transaction

  Income (loss) included in the
statement of income
 Balance receivable
(payable)/(equity)
 
  2011 2010 2009 2011 2010     2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 

Grupo La Lácteo

  Joint venture  Sales of goods   16,459    13,397    10,849     —    

Grupo La Lácteo

  Purchases of goods   —      —      (748   —       Joint venture   Sales of goods   8,231    16,459    13,397    —      —    
    Receivables from related parties (Note 12)   —      —      —      4,909    1,662     Purchases of goods   53    —      —      —      —    
   Receivables from related parties (Note 13)    —      —      2,253    4,909  
   Interest income   377    —      —      —      —    

Santa Regina Agropecuaria S.A.

   Investment   Receivables from related parties   —      —      —      144    —    
    Payables (Note 19)   —      —      —      —      —    
Mario Jorge de Lemos Vieira/ Cia Agropecuaria Monte Alegre/ Alfenas Agricola Ltda/ Marcelo Weyland Barbosa Vieira/ Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira  (i)  Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered (ii)   (3,136  (3,334  (2,155   —        (i)  Cost of manufactured products sold and services rendered (ii)   (4,215  (3,136  (3,334  —      —    
  Receivables from related parties (Note 12)   —      —      —      —      291    Receivables from related parties (Note 13)   —      —      —      —      —    
  Payables (Note 19)   —      —      —      (318  (4,892  Payables (Note 20)   —      —      —      (562  (318

UMA members

  (i)  Tax charge   —      4,138    —      —      —        (i)  Tax charge   —      —      4,138    —      —    

Ospraie

  (i)  Consent fee (iii)   (3,000  —      —      —      —        (i)  Consent fee (iii)   —      (3,000  —      —      —    

Directors and senior management

  Employment  Compensation selected employess   (6,594  (6,593  (8,330  (15,306  (13,659   Employment   Compensation selected employess   (7,367  (6,594  (6,593  (18,072  (15,408

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Adecoagro S.A.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(All amounts in US$ thousands, except shares and per share data and as otherwise indicated)

 

33.34.Related-party transactions (continued)

 

(i)Shareholders of the Company.

(ii)Relates to agriculture partnership agreements (“parceria”).

(iii)One-time cost related to the agreement entered into with Ospraie to waive certain rights following the completion of initial public offering.

Ospraie Consent Agreement

On December 14, 2010, the Group entered into a consent agreement with Ospraie Special Opportunities Master Holdings Ltd, or Ospraie, one of the Groups shareholders, pursuant to which the Company should pay to Ospraie an aggregate amount of US$ 3 million, subject to certain conditions, promptly following the completion of the initial public offering in consideration for their agreement to waive certain of their rights under the Groups’ shareholders agreement, which terminates upon the initial public offering. The payment was made in February 2011.

 

35.Subsequent events

On February 26, 2013, Adecoagro formed CHS AGRO, a joint venture together with CHS Inc., a leading farmer-owned energy, grains and foods company based in the United States. CHS AGRO will build a sunflower processing facility located in the county of Pehuajo, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In February 2013, Adecoagro completed an underwritten secondary offering of approximately 15.9 million common shares at a price per share of US$ 8.00. HBK Master Fund LP was the sole selling shareholder. The shares were acquired by a combination of new institutional investors and existing shareholders. Adecoagro did not issue any further shares and/or receive any proceeds as a consequence of this transaction.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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