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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) is a global agricultural sciences company focused on crop protection solutions, including biologicals, crop nutrition, and digital and precision agriculture. The FMC news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company-issued press releases and other coverage so readers can follow how this agricultural chemical manufacturer communicates its strategy, performance and product developments over time.
FMC regularly publishes earnings announcements and financial updates, including quarterly results, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share metrics, along with commentary on regional performance in North America, Latin America, Asia and EMEA. The company also announces the timing of upcoming earnings releases and webcast conference calls, providing details for internet broadcasts and telephone access, as well as replay information.
Investors can track dividend declarations and changes to the dividend policy through FMC’s news releases, which have included both regular quarterly dividend announcements and a reduction in the quarterly dividend as part of a broader emphasis on debt reduction. The news flow also covers strategic and operational updates, such as the intention to divest the India commercial business, restructuring and cost actions, and initiatives like Project Foundation that are designed to reshape the manufacturing footprint and cost structure.
Product- and technology-related news is another key element of FMC’s disclosures. The company has reported regulatory registrations for products such as Fundatis herbicide powered by Isoflex active in Great Britain, and has highlighted the role of new active ingredients and biologicals in its growth portfolio and Plant Health business. Updates on registrations, launches and regional commercialization provide insight into FMC’s pipeline and portfolio evolution.
FMC’s news also includes leadership and governance updates, such as changes in executive roles and Board composition, and announcements that senior executives will speak at investor conferences hosted by firms like Goldman Sachs and Jefferies. For investors, analysts and others following the agricultural sciences sector, the FMC news page offers a centralized view of how the company reports its financial performance, portfolio developments and corporate actions.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has announced the appointment of Sara Velazquez Ponessa as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 1, 2025. She will succeed Michael F. Reilly, who will retire on July 1, 2025, after 23 years with the company.
Reilly, who joined FMC in 2002, has served as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary since April 2019. Under his leadership, FMC transformed into a focused agricultural sciences company through various strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Ponessa previously served as senior business counsel at FMC from 2012 to 2018, and later as general counsel at Livent , where she led the legal aspects of its 2018 IPO and 2019 spinoff from FMC. Most recently, she served as vice president, general counsel and secretary at Arcadium Lithium plc.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has achieved a significant milestone with the first global registration of Keenali™ herbicide, powered by Dodhylex™ active (tetflupyrolimet), in Peru. This breakthrough represents the first new herbicide mode of action in three decades, classified uniquely as a Group 28 herbicide by HRAC and WSSA.
The pre- and early post-emergence herbicide is specifically designed for rice crops, offering effective management of resistant grass weeds while ensuring crop safety. Peru's approval unlocks access to nearly 10% of Latin America's 4.5 million planted rice hectares, with commercial availability expected in August.
FMC has submitted regulatory applications in multiple countries including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. The company has already received conditional approval in the Philippines. The technology, developed at FMC's Stine Research Center, is being researched for use in additional crops including corn, soybean, sugarcane, and sunflower.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has received registration in Brazil for Sofero™ Fall pheromone, targeting fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). This marks the first product in FMC's new lineup of pheromone solutions for row crops.
The product features an innovative mating disruption technology that naturally interrupts fall armyworm reproduction cycles. The sprayable formulation uses FMC's proprietary microencapsulation technology to improve stability and extend effectiveness.
Sofero™ Fall is designed to address growing resistance to traditional insecticides and will be part of an integrated program combining synthetics, biologicals, and precision technologies. The product will protect key crops including rice, corn, cotton, and soybeans. A related product, Sofero™ Frugi pheromone, is pending registration in Mexico with anticipated approval in 2027.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has announced that its leadership team will participate in an upcoming investor event. Chairman and CEO Pierre Brondeau along with Executive Vice President and CFO Andrew Sandifer are scheduled to present at the BMO Capital Markets Global Farm to Market Conference.
The presentation is set for May 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through the company's investor relations website at www.fmc.com/investors.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has announced a strategic partnership with Bayer to commercialize products containing Isoflex™ active herbicide in the European Union and Great Britain. The collaboration targets an estimated 30 million planted hectares of winter cereals market.
Isoflex™ active, a Group 13 herbicide, received registration in Great Britain in 2024, with EU registration anticipated in 2025. The product provides control of resistant grass weeds in cereals and other crops. Under the agreement, both companies will market Isoflex™-based products, with FMC focusing on winter cereals, corn, oilseed rape, and potato markets, while Bayer will handle winter cereals and oilseed rape segments.
The technology has already been successfully launched in multiple countries including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Pakistan, Uruguay, and India. Product launches are expected in Great Britain later this year and in the EU by 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has been named a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner for its innovative Arc™ farm intelligence platform. The platform is an integrated global crop protection solution that helps growers manage pests proactively using real-time data and predictive modeling with up to 90% accuracy.
The Arc™ platform combines pest quantification, weather data, and crop health indicators to provide precise insights about current and future pest pressure. Since its 2020 launch, it has expanded from 2 to over 30 countries, featuring nearly 65 pest predictive models and monitoring over 55 insect types.
The platform creates value through enhanced scouting efficiency, promoting sustainable crop protection usage, reducing input costs, and improving pest management outcomes. FMC is developing new features including insect mating disruption and growing degree day capabilities. The award ceremony will take place at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards from August 11-13, 2025.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after market close. The company will host a webcast conference call the following day, Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The earnings call will be accessible to the public via internet broadcast and telephone, with both toll-free and local dial-in options available for United States participants. A replay of the call will be available from 11:00 a.m. ET on May 1 until May 8, 2025, through both internet and telephone access.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has announced a quarterly dividend declaration approved by its board of directors. The company will distribute a dividend of $0.58 per share to eligible shareholders. The dividend will be paid on April 17, 2025, to stockholders who are registered as of the close of business on March 31, 2025.
FMC (NYSE: FMC) has announced that Pierre Brondeau, chairman and CEO, along with Andrew Sandifer, executive vice president and CFO, will be presenting at the Bank of America 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference. The presentation is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through the company's investor relations website at www.fmc.com/investors.
FMC reported mixed results for Q4 2024 and full-year performance, along with its 2025 outlook. Q4 revenue reached $1.22 billion, up 7% year-over-year with 12% organic growth, driven by volume increases particularly in the growth portfolio. However, the company posted a GAAP net loss of $16 million in Q4.
Full-year 2024 revenue declined 5% to $4.25 billion, with adjusted EBITDA falling 8% to $903 million. Notable improvements came in cash flow, with operations generating $737 million, a $1.04 billion increase from 2023. Free cash flow reached $614 million, up $1.14 billion versus prior year.
For 2025, FMC projects revenue between $4.15-4.35 billion, essentially flat year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $870-950 million. The company expects COGS tailwinds of $175-200 million from raw material deflation and restructuring benefits, though free cash flow is forecasted to decline 51% at midpoint to $200-400 million.