Limoneira Company reports developments across a diversified agribusiness built around lemon and avocado growing, lemon packing, related crop marketing, and real estate development operations. News commonly covers quarterly and annual results, lemon and avocado volume guidance, cost and operating initiatives, dividend actions, and the company’s use of agricultural land, water assets, and non-strategic real estate.
Company updates also include avocado acreage expansion, lemon packing partnerships, the Agromin-Limoneira organics recycling joint venture, housing-related real estate activity, and governance or finance leadership matters. These recurring items connect Limoneira’s crop production and packing economics with asset monetization and capital allocation decisions.
Limoneira Company (LMNR) has successfully closed the sale of its Oxnard Lemon Packing Facility for $20 million. This transaction is part of the company's asset-light strategy aimed at enhancing stockholder value through selective monetization of non-core assets. The sale is expected to yield an approximate gain of $900,000 in Q4 2022, and the proceeds will be used to reduce overall debt. Limoneira anticipates further monetization opportunities, with over $150 million identified in potential asset sales.
Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) announced the resignation of Robert M. Sawyer from the Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2022, and appointed Barbara Carbone as his successor. Carbone brings extensive finance and auditing experience and will also join the Audit and Finance Committee and Risk Management Committee. This change follows earlier enhancements to the Board, including Scott S. Slater as Chairperson. With these moves, the Board now consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent, strengthening corporate governance as Limoneira aims to grow sustainably amid expanding operations.
Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) has successfully closed the sale of a 17-acre property in Santa Paula, California, generating $8 million in cash proceeds for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2022. This property sale aligns with Limoneira's growth strategy to divest non-core assets and is expected to support the development of an additional 200 residential units at the Harvest at Limoneira project. Over the next five years, the company anticipates receiving approximately $95 million from this real estate initiative.
Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) will have its CEO, Harold Edwards, and CFO, Mark Palamountain, participate in a fireside chat at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference from November 15-17, 2022, in Nashville, TN. The chat is scheduled for November 16, 2022, at 10:00 am PT and can be accessed live via webcast on the company's website. Limoneira, based in Santa Paula, California, boasts 15,400 acres across various regions and is a leading producer of lemons and other crops.
On September 27, 2022, Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share. This dividend will be payable on October 21, 2022, to stockholders of record as of October 10, 2022. Limoneira, a prominent agribusiness with 15,400 acres of agricultural land and operations in California, Arizona, Chile, and Argentina, is recognized for its sustainability efforts and production of lemons, avocados, oranges, and specialty citrus.
Limoneira Company (LMNR) reported a 20% increase in revenue to $58.9 million for Q3 FY2022, driven by record avocado sales of $12.6 million and fresh lemon sales growth. Operating income surged over 200% to $11.1 million, while earnings per share doubled to $0.40. The company anticipates $8 million from property sales in Q4 FY2022 and expects fresh lemon volumes between 4.5 million to 5 million cartons for the fiscal year. Adjusted EBITDA was $14.2 million.
Limoneira Company (Nasdaq: LMNR) announced it will release its third-quarter financial results for the period ending July 31, 2022 on September 8, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 1:30 pm Pacific Time to discuss the results, with details for participation provided. The Company has a long history as a leading integrated agribusiness, focusing on sustainability and managing significant agricultural lands across multiple regions.
The Board of Directors of Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) has announced significant changes. Scott Slater takes over as Chairperson, succeeding Gordon Kimball, who is stepping down due to health reasons but will remain as a director. Amy Fukutomi resigns as a director effective August 1, 2022, to serve as Vice President of Compliance and Corporate Secretary. The board size decreases from ten to nine directors. Slater emphasizes the commitment to enhancing corporate governance and unlocking value through a strategic plan for the company’s diverse assets.
On June 28, 2022, Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022, to stockholders of record on July 11, 2022. With a rich history spanning 129 years, Limoneira operates across 15,400 acres of agricultural lands in California, Arizona, Chile, and Argentina, focusing on sustainability. The company is a prominent producer of lemons, avocados, and other specialty crops, showcasing its commitment to agribusiness excellence.
Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) announced the resignation of Board member Jesus “Chuy” Loza effective June 14, 2022. Loza is stepping down to focus on his role as CEO of Freska Produce. The Chairman of the Board, Gordon Kimball, expressed gratitude for Loza's contributions, especially during the pandemic. Limoneira is dedicated to maintaining a qualified and diverse Board to advance its strategic initiatives. The company is a significant player in the agribusiness sector, specializing in citrus production and related operations across multiple states and countries.