Company records overall robust performance in seeds business, driven by grain sorghum, sunflower and corn.
UPL Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024. Company’s revenue for the third quarter was up by 10 per cent, driven by 9 per cent increase in volumes, 5 per cent increase in price and 4 per cent decline due to Fx, mainly in Brazil.
Financial Performance Update
Company’s EBITDA was at Rs 2,163 crores in Q3 FY25 compared to Rs 416 crores in Q3FY24 registering the growth of 420 per cent YoY. Company recorded revenue of Rs 10,907 crore in Q3 FY25 Vs Rs 9,887 in Q3FY24 witnessing 10 per cent growth. Contribution margin increase led by product mix, rebate normalisation and COGS improvement. Strong performance with accretive margins in differentiated and sustainable segment. Overall robust performance in seeds business, driven by grain sorghum, sunflower and corn. Net Debt lower by $745M vs. last year; $363M increase in net debt vs. March ’24, significantly lower than $1.7Bn increase over the same period last year.
Commenting on the Q3FY25 performance, Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO, said “We are seeing strong bounce back versus last year, with normalisation of business, and recovery of volumes and prices. This has helped in regaining our contribution margins back to our previous higher levels. Through strong focus, the team has done a commendable job in bringing down the working capital, resulting in a significant reduction of our net debt versus September, 2024. With this strong performance, we are confident of delivering our EBITDA and free cash flow guidance for the full year.”
Mike Frank, CEO, UPL Corporation Ltd., said: “The global crop protection market continues to rebound as farmers and dealer buying patterns are now reset. Our volume growth of 14 per cent in this past quarter demonstrates continued strong demand across regions, and our ability to increase market share. Through our focus on customers, driven by investments in marketing excellence, new launches and differentiated solutions, we have improved our margins, as compared to the last few quarters. We expect benefits from this to continue in Q4 as well as in the next financial year”
