{"id":5130,"date":"2021-03-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/press-releases\/louis-dreyfus-company-reports-strong-2020-financial-results\/"},"modified":"2023-05-11T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T09:24:17","slug":"louis-dreyfus-company-reports-strong-2020-financial-results","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/en\/press-releases\/louis-dreyfus-company-reports-strong-2020-financial-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Louis Dreyfus Company Reports Strong 2020 Financial Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rotterdam<\/strong>, The Netherlands<\/strong>, March 25, 2021 – Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) reported strong consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020, successfully navigating uncertainty induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, climate challenges, currency fluctuations and continued trade tensions, to ensure business and supply chain continuity.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Net sales remained stable year-on-year, at\u202fUS$33.6 billion. Segment Operating Results rose 63.1% year-on-year to US$1,559 million, as LDC successfully managed risks to capture profitable origination and sales margins while meeting customer demand. This performance drove EBITDA from continuing operations of US$1,324 million, up 58.4% versus 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe multidimensional global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic underlined the importance of LDC\u2019s role to feed and clothe millions of people, and the significance of our vision to help shape a safe and sustainable future of food,\u201d said Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, Chairperson of Louis Dreyfus Holding B.V. \u201cI am proud of what we achieved as a Group in 2020. Our performance and progress, and our agreement to welcome ADQ as shareholders, put the Group in a solid position for the future, as we turn a new chapter in LDC\u2019s 170-year history.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both business segments contributed to LDC\u2019s strong operating performance in an uncertain market environment, with operating results up 76.3% and 43.7% year-on-year in the Value Chain Segment and Merchandizing Segment respectively. Demand remained resilient for all the main products commercialized by the Group, except cotton and bioenergy, as lockdowns impacted demand in the textile and energy sectors. In this context, LDC leveraged its expertise, diversified business portfolio, and global presence and network to keep supply chains flowing efficiently, reliably and profitably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a year marked by an unprecedented global crisis, LDC\u2019s reach, expertise and adaptability proved more important than ever, enabling us to keep essential supply chains active and deliver significantly improved results, while pursuing our strategic plans,\u201d said Michael Gelchie, LDC\u2019s Chief Executive Officer. \u201cOur efforts in this uncertain and challenging environment were fruitful. We protected our people, our operations proceeded with minimal interruptions and we delivered solid financial results, all while pursuing our transformational journey.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LDC pursued investments supporting its strategic ambitions, albeit selectively in an uncertain context. The Group invested in disruptive technologies through its corporate venture capital program \u201cLDC Innovations\u201d, in the creation of Covantis<\/em> S.A.<\/em>, a technology company focused on digitizing international trade, in its data science capabilities to support core trading activities, and in the upgrade, development and expansion of its asset network globally.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group also took delivery of a new eco-efficient fleet for its juice business, formed an aquatic feed research partnership, signed an agreement with Chinese partners to build a food industrial park, launched new branded products in China and partnered with leading e-commerce companies to distribute these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur investments and progress in 2020 reinforce LDC\u2019s leading position as a key industry participant for the future, and we took important steps to ensure that future is built on foundations of financial strength and long-term perspective,\u201d said Michael Gelchie. \u201cLooking back on an extremely challenging year, I want to thank our people everywhere for their flexibility and resilience. I have every confidence that their commitment and relentless efforts will keep our operations running smoothly and reliably, our customers satisfied and our performance strong. I look forward to working alongside them to drive forward our exciting plans for the future.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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