Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”)
("
Verde” or the “
Company”) is
pleased to announce Marcus Ribeiro as Vice President Sales. Mr.
Ribeiro will lead a skilled team of 7 account managers, overseeing
2,468 of Verde’s clients. These clients collectively cultivate over
940,000 hectares and present a potential purchase volume of 1.4
million tons of Product. Mr. Ribeiro's responsibilities extend to
managing Verde's indirect sales team, with a portfolio that
includes 110 independent sales agents and distributors. This
segment of sales has played a significant role in the Company's
revenue, contributing 46% of the Company’s sales volume in 2021,
41% in 2022, 37% in 2023. Mr. Ribeiro brings over 20 years of
experience in Agribusiness, encompassing roles in commercial,
technical, administrative and personnel management.
During his tenure as Sales Manager at Timac
Agro,1 a French multinational part of the Roullier Group known for
manufacturing and marketing specialty fertilizers, Mr. Ribeiro
garnered significant recognition. In this role, Mr. Ribeiro was
acclaimed as one of the top three sale managers in Brazil for two
consecutive years due to his outstanding results.
In his capacity as a Partner and Sales Manager
at Grupo Casa Bugre,2 Mr. Ribeiro was responsible for the
agricultural bio-inputs and fertilizers for six years. He led the
Agrivalle3 branch, providing national and international markets
with transformative and sustainable solutions. His portfolio
included a robust range of specialty fertilizers, biological
products, adjuvants, inoculants, and additives, with a particular
focus on the states of Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais.
“A native of São Gotardo, Minas Gerais - the
heart of Verde's operations - Mr. Ribeiro has built a remarkable
career across Brazil's major agricultural regions. He has a proven
record in leading diverse agricultural sectors, particularly in the
specialty fertilizers market. His deep understanding of market
dynamics, customer trends, along with his expertise in building
partnerships, driving sales growth, and enhancing operational
efficiency are key to fully capitalize on the potential of our
sales channels and amplifying our market presence," stated
Cristiano Veloso, Verde’s Founder and CEO.
In his new role, Mr. Ribeiro will focus on
boosting customer retention and development, implementing
personalized relationship strategies, and nurturing solid
partnerships. His approach, deeply rooted in understanding client
needs and creating customized sales and development strategies,
aligns with Verde's mission to meet and exceed client expectations.
This strategic appointment is a significant move in Verde’s
continuous effort to fortify its position in the agricultural
sector and adapt to the changing needs of our clients.
Mr. Ribeiro holds a degree in Agricultural
Engineering from the University Center of Patos de Minas (UNIPAM),
a degree in Business Administration and Management from the
University of São Gotardo (FACIG), and a postgraduate degree in
Agronomy, Soils and Plant Nutrition, with a focus on Soil Fertility
Management in the Cerrado region.
“I am thrilled to join the Verde AgriTech team,"
said Mr. Ribeiro. "The Company's vision for innovation, growth, and
sustainability aligns with my values. I look forward to applying my
experience to further develop our relationship management and sales
strategies, reinforcing our market position and enhancing our
customer-centric approach," affirmed Mr. Ribeiro.
About Verde AgriTech
Verde is an agricultural technology Company that
produces potash fertilizers. Our purpose is to improve the health
of all people and the planet. Rooting our solutions in nature, we
make agriculture healthier, more productive, and profitable.
Verde is a fully integrated Company: it mines
and processes its main feedstock from its 100% owned mineral
properties, then sells and distributes the Product.
Verde’s focus on research and development has
resulted in one patent and eight patents pending. Among its
proprietary technologies are Cambridge Tech, 3D Alliance, MicroS
Technology, N Keeper, and Bio Revolution.4 Currently, the Company
is fully licensed to produce up to 2.8 million tons per year of its
multinutrient potassium fertilizers K Forte® and BAKS®, sold
internationally as Super Greensand®. In 2022, it became Brazil's
largest potash producer by capacity. Verde has a combined measured
and indicated mineral resource of 1.47 billion tons at 9.28% K2O
and an inferred mineral resource of 1.85 billion tons at 8.60% K2O
(using a 7.5% K2O cut-off grade).5 This amounts to 295.70 million
tons of potash in K2O. For context, in 2021 Brazil’s total
consumption of potash in K2O was 6.57 million6.
Brazil ranks second in global potash demand and
is its single largest importer, currently depending on external
sources for over 97% of its potash needs. In 2022, potash accounted
for approximately 3% of all Brazilian imports by dollar value.7
Corporate Presentation
For further information on the Company, please view
shareholders’ deck:
https://verde.docsend.com/view/kxdp27m8xprnhy9b
Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements
All Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resources
estimates reported by the Company were estimated in accordance with
the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards (May 10,
2014). These standards differ significantly from the requirements
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mineral Resources
which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic
viability.
This document contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation
and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This
information and these statements, referred to herein as
"forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this
document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or
future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions,
expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but
are not limited to, statements with respect to:
(i) |
the estimated amount and grade of Mineral Resources and Mineral
Reserves; |
(ii) |
the estimated amount of CO2
removal per tonne of rock; |
(iii) |
the PFS representing a viable
development option for the Project; |
(iv) |
estimates of the capital costs of
constructing mine facilities and bringing a mine into production,
of sustaining capital and the duration of financing payback
periods; |
(v) |
the estimated amount of future
production, both produced and sold; |
(vi) |
timing of disclosure for the PFS
and recommendations from the Special Committee; |
(vii) |
the Company’s competitive
position in Brazil and demand for potash; and, |
(viii) |
estimates of operating costs and
total costs, net cash flow, net present value and economic returns
from an operating mine. |
Any statements that express or involve
discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs,
plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance
(often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects",
"anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages",
"assumes", "intends", "strategy", "goals", "objectives" or
variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or
results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur
or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar
expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be
forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements are based on
Verde's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various
assumptions made by them and information currently available to
them. The most significant assumptions are set forth above, but
generally these assumptions include, but are not limited to:
(i) |
the presence of and continuity of resources and reserves at the
Project at estimated grades; |
(ii) |
the estimation of CO2 removal
based on the chemical and mineralogical composition of assumed
resources and reserves; |
(iii) |
the geotechnical and
metallurgical characteristics of rock conforming to sampled
results; including the quantities of water and the quality of the
water that must be diverted or treated during mining
operations; |
(iv) |
the capacities and durability of
various machinery and equipment; |
(v) |
the availability of personnel,
machinery and equipment at estimated prices and within the
estimated delivery times; |
(vi) |
currency exchange rates; |
(vii) |
Super Greensand® and K Forte®
sales prices, market size and exchange rate assumed; |
(viii) |
appropriate discount rates
applied to the cash flows in the economic analysis; |
(ix) |
tax rates and royalty rates
applicable to the proposed mining operation; |
(x) |
the availability of acceptable
financing under assumed structure and costs; |
(xi) |
anticipated mining losses and
dilution; |
(xii) |
reasonable contingency
requirements; |
(xiii) |
success in realizing proposed
operations; |
(xiv) |
receipt of permits and other
regulatory approvals on acceptable terms; and |
(xv) |
the fulfilment of environmental
assessment commitments and arrangements with local
communities. |
Although management considers these assumptions
to be reasonable based on information currently available to it,
they may prove to be incorrect. Many forward-looking statements are
made assuming the correctness of other forward looking statements,
such as statements of net present value and internal rates of
return, which are based on most of the other forward-looking
statements and assumptions herein. The cost information is also
prepared using current values, but the time for incurring the costs
will be in the future and it is assumed costs will remain stable
over the relevant period.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements
involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and
specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections
and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that
assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution readers
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as
a number of important factors could cause the actual outcomes to
differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives,
expectations, anticipations, estimates assumptions and intentions
expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors
may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and
estimates expressed above do not occur as forecast, but
specifically include, without limitation: risks relating to
variations in the mineral content within the material identified as
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves from that predicted;
variations in rates of recovery and extraction; the geotechnical
characteristics of the rock mined or through which infrastructure
is built differing from that predicted, the quantity of water that
will need to be diverted or treated during mining operations being
different from what is expected to be encountered during mining
operations or post closure, or the rate of flow of the water being
different; developments in world metals markets; risks relating to
fluctuations in the Brazilian Real relative to the Canadian dollar;
increases in the estimated capital and operating costs or
unanticipated costs; difficulties attracting the necessary work
force; increases in financing costs or adverse changes to the terms
of available financing, if any; tax rates or royalties being
greater than assumed; changes in development or mining plans due to
changes in logistical, technical or other factors; changes in
project parameters as plans continue to be refined; risks relating
to receipt of regulatory approvals; delays in stakeholder
negotiations; changes in regulations applying to the development,
operation, and closure of mining operations from what currently
exists; the effects of competition in the markets in which Verde
operates; operational and infrastructure risks and the additional
risks described in Verde's Annual Information Form filed with SEDAR
in Canada (available at www.sedar.com) for the year ended December
31, 2021. Verde cautions that the foregoing list of factors that
may affect future results is not exhaustive.
When relying on our forward-looking statements
to make decisions with respect to Verde, investors and others
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other
uncertainties and potential events. Verde does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that
may be made from time to time by Verde or on our behalf, except as
required by law.
For additional information please
contact:
Cristiano Veloso, Chief
Executive Officer and Founder
Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email:
investor@verde.ag
www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag
1 For further information, visit TIMAC’s website.2 For further
information, visit Grupo Casa Bugre’s website.3For further
information, visit Agrivalle’s website.4 Learn more about our
technologies: https://verde.docsend.com/view/yvthnpuv8jx6g4r95 As
per the National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Projects within Canada (“NI 43 -101”), filed on SEDAR in
2017. See the Pre-Feasibility Study at:
https://investor.verde.ag/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NI-43-101-Pre-Feasibility-Technical-Report-Cerrado-Verde-Project.pdf
6 Source: Brazilian Fertilizer Mixers Association (from "Associação
Misturadores de Adubo do Brasil", in Portuguese).7 Source:
Brazilian Comex Stat, available at:
http://comexstat.mdic.gov.br/en/geral
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