Financial Information
Key Figures
Our ongoing efforts toward cost efficiency and process improvements helped the Group secure a stable financial performance, in a market environment marked by lower volatility, and a slowdown in global growth. With a strong balance sheet and steady cash flow generation from our core operations, we grew investments in 2023 and engaged in large projects to grow our business sustainably.
A Major Player
Established in 1851, LDC is a global, vertically integrated commodities merchant with one of the most diversified portfolios in the agribusiness space.
In the year ended December 31, 2023, LDC delivered:
A Global Leader
Active in more than 100 countries, LDC continues to reinforce its strong relationships with partners and customers in developed economies, and to pursue emerging opportunities in consumer growth markets.
In the year ended December 31, 2023:
Net Sales By Region
Fixed Assets by Region
Headcount by Region
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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North Asia
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South & Southeast Asia
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North America
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North Latin America
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South & West Latin America
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Net Sales US$50.6 bn
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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North Asia
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South & Southeast Asia
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North America
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North Latin America
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South & West Latin America
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Fixed Assets US$4,275 m
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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North Asia
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South & Southeast Asia
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North America
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North Latin America
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South & West Latin America
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18,426 Headcount
Operational indicators
In a global trade environment that saw persistent geopolitical, macroeconomic and environmental challenges, LDC delivered resilient results thanks to expertise and experience, diversified business portfolio, global presence and network, supported by ongoing efforts to drive process and cost optimization and efficiency.
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2022
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2022
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Profitability and Financing Indicators
In the year ended 31 December 2023, LDC delivered:
Return on Equity
Adjusted Net Gearing
Adjusted Leverage Ratio
16.60%
2023
18.7%
2022
0.02
December 31, 2023
0.07
December 31, 2022
0.1x
December 31, 2023
0.2x
December 31, 2022
