Adecoagro Completes Acquisition of Caarapó Mill and Integrates It Into Its Cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul

Rhea-AI Summary

Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO) has completed the acquisition of the Caarapó Mill from the Raízen Group after all conditions precedent in the July 20, 2026 purchase agreement were met. The final price was R$705 million (about US$136 million), paid in cash at closing, implying roughly US$39 per ton based on the mill’s 3.5 million tons of cane crushed in the 2025/26 season.

The mill is now operating under Adecoagro’s ownership and management. According to Adecoagro, Caarapó has installed capacity to crush about 6–7 million tons of cane per year. The company expects Caarapó to crush 4.5 million tons in 2027 and projects its Mato Grosso do Sul Cluster will crush 17 million tons in 2027, supported by efficiency initiatives and use of existing G&A and infrastructure.

Positive

• Completed Caarapó Mill acquisition for R$705 million (~US$136 million) in cash
• Implied valuation of about US$39 per ton of 2025/26 crushing capacity
• Expected 2027 Caarapó crushing of 4.5 million tons using excess cane from existing operations
• Cluster crushing target of 17 million tons in Mato Grosso do Sul in 2027

Negative

• None.

News Explained

Adecoagro says it plans to feed Caarapó with excess sugarcane from its existing operations, first extending the harvest season and eventually moving toward continuous crushing; these are planned operating changes, not reported results.

Market Context

AGRO's acquisition history included four aligned reactions and one divergence, adding a mixed but pr...

Analysis

AGRO's acquisition history included four aligned reactions and one divergence, adding a mixed but predominantly positive precedent to this completion announcement. Low short positioning reduces one volatility consideration; investors can monitor crushing execution and operating-cost convergence.

Key Figures

Final purchase price: R$705 million Purchase price: approximately US$136 million Crushing volume: 3.5 million tons +4 more

7 metrics

Final purchase price R$705 million Caarapó Mill acquisition, paid in cash at closing

Purchase price approximately US$136 million Caarapó Mill acquisition, paid in cash at closing

Crushing volume 3.5 million tons Caarapó's 2025/26 harvest season

Price per crushing capacity approximately US$39 per ton Implied acquisition price based on 2025/26 crushing volume

Expected 2027 crushing 4.5 million tons Caarapó's expected crushing during 2027

Installed capacity approximately 6 to 7 million tons of cane per year Caarapó Mill installed capacity

Cluster crushing 17 million tons Adecoagro's Mato Grosso do Sul Cluster expected in 2027

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 20 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 20	Caarapó mill acquisition	Positive	+5.4%	Agreement to acquire Caarapó mill and integrate it into the regional cluster.
Mar 16	Profertil acquisition results	Positive	+14.2%	Pro forma results reflected the strategic Profertil acquisition and expanded fertilizer operations.
Dec 15	Profertil acquisition completion	Positive	+6.5%	Completion of Profertil purchase established Adecoagro as controlling shareholder.
Dec 01	Profertil binding offer	Positive	+0.8%	Binding offer proposed acquiring the remaining Profertil stake from YPF.
Sep 08	Profertil stake acquisition	Positive	-3.1%	Announcement proposed acquiring Nutrien's Profertil stake to diversify operations.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Acquisition announcements were generally followed by positive reactions, with four aligned events and one divergence.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, cogeneration

2 terms

adjusted ebitda financial

"substantially increase Adjusted EBITDA generation"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

cogeneration technical

"a strong cogeneration base"

Cogeneration, also called combined heat and power (CHP), is a way to produce electricity and useful heat at the same time from a single fuel source. Like getting both a hot shower and a charged phone from one power outlet, it uses energy more efficiently than producing power and heat separately, cutting fuel costs, emissions, and reliance on external utilities—factors that can improve operating margins, cash flow stability, and regulatory incentives for investors.

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LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adecoagro S.A. (NYSE: AGRO) ("Adecoagro" or the "Company"), a leading sustainable production company in South America, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Caarapó Mill from Raízen Group, following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent set forth in the purchase agreement previously announced on July 20, 2026.

As of today, the mill is operating under Adecoagro's ownership and management.

The final purchase price was R$705 million (approximately US$136 million), paid in cash at closing. Based on Caarapó's crushing volume of 3.5 million tons during the 2025/26 harvest season, the acquisition implies a purchase price of approximately US$39 per ton of crushing capacity.

The Company sees significant opportunities to enhance operational performance through the implementation of its management practices, efficiency initiatives, and commercial optimization strategies. Over time, Adecoagro expects these improvements to substantially increase Adjusted EBITDA generation, bringing the asset's profitability in line with the performance levels achieved across its existing Sugar, Ethanol & Energy operations. During 2027 Adecoagro expects to crush 4.5 million tons at Caarapó, by processing excess sugarcane from its existing operations.

Renato Junqueira Santos Pereira, Adecoagro's VP of the Sugar, Ethanol and Energy business, commented: "Over the years, we have built a very competitive platform in Mato Grosso do Sul, benefiting from land availability at a competitive cost, the ability to extend the harvest season and crush year-round, significant production flexibility and a strong cogeneration base. We see Caarapó as a natural extension of this platform, as we will apply the same operating model and know-how." He added: "Caarapó is similar in scale to our existing mills in Mato Grosso do Sul, with installed capacity to crush approximately 6 to 7 million tons of cane per year, well above the 3.5 million tons processed in the past harvest seasons. By redirecting excess cane from our Cluster to Caarapó, we will increase crushing volumes from the outset, initially by extending the harvest season and ultimately migrating toward a continuous harvest model."

Mr. Junqueira remarked: "We see significant opportunities to improve Caarapó's operating KPIs and bring them closer to the levels achieved across our Cluster. These include industrial efficiency, asset utilization, energy exported per ton of cane, and the application of our agricultural best practices. We will use our existing G&A structure to manage the mill, and we will benefit from the scale of our integrated platform, including additional storage capacity and greater commercial flexibility. Together, these initiatives will drive further cash cost dilution, allowing Caarapó's production costs to gradually converge toward the Company's levels."

Mariano Bosch, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Adecoagro, said: "We are growing in crushing capacity at a very attractive price, and we see significant potential to improve Caarapó's performance by applying the same practices that have made our Sugar & Ethanol platform one of the most sustainable and lowest-cost producers of sugar, ethanol and energy in the world. We believe this gives us a clear path to create significant value for our shareholders."

With the acquisition, Adecoagro expects its Cluster in Mato Grosso do Sul to crush 17 million tons in 2027, becoming one of the largest Clusters in Brazil.

About Adecoagro:

Adecoagro is a leading sustainable production company in South America. Adecoagro owns 210.4 thousand hectares of farmland and several industrial facilities spread across the most productive regions of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, where it produces 3.1 million tons of agricultural products, 1.3 million tons of fertilizers and over 1 million MWh of renewable electricity.

For questions, please contact

Adecoagro
Victoria Cabello - IR Officer
Email: ir@adecoagro.com

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SOURCE Adecoagro S.A.

FAQ

What did Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO) announce about the Caarapó Mill on September 1, 2026?

Adecoagro announced it completed the acquisition of the Caarapó Mill from the Raízen Group and integrated it into its Mato Grosso do Sul Cluster. According to Adecoagro, the mill is now operating under its ownership and management following satisfaction of all conditions in the July 20, 2026 purchase agreement.

How much did Adecoagro pay to acquire the Caarapó Mill and how was it funded?

Adecoagro paid a final purchase price of R$705 million, approximately US$136 million, for the Caarapó Mill. According to Adecoagro, this consideration was paid fully in cash at closing, implying about US$39 per ton of crushing capacity based on 2025/26 volumes.

What crushing capacity and volumes does the Caarapó Mill add to Adecoagro (AGRO)?

The Caarapó Mill has installed capacity to crush roughly 6 to 7 million tons of cane per year. According to Adecoagro, it processed 3.5 million tons in the 2025/26 harvest, and the company expects to crush 4.5 million tons there in 2027 using excess cane.

How will the Caarapó Mill acquisition affect Adecoagro’s Mato Grosso do Sul Cluster in 2027?

Adecoagro expects its Mato Grosso do Sul Cluster, including Caarapó, to crush 17 million tons of cane in 2027. According to Adecoagro, this would make it one of Brazil’s largest clusters and should leverage existing G&A, storage and commercial infrastructure for cost dilution.

What financial and operational benefits does Adecoagro expect from the Caarapó Mill acquisition?

Adecoagro expects to enhance operational performance and substantially increase Adjusted EBITDA generation at Caarapó over time. According to Adecoagro, applying its management practices, industrial efficiency measures, agricultural best practices and shared G&A should gradually align Caarapó’s production costs and profitability with its existing cluster.