Marfrig Global Foods S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Marfrig Global Foods S.A.

Marfrig Global Foods S.A. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Marfrig Global Foods S.A.
Published Feb 28, 2024
16 pages (6877 words) — Published Feb 28, 2024
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks More than 50% ownership of BRF provides business diversification and increased brand recognition. Exposure to commodity-price and exchange rate volatility, as well as sanitary controls on exports. Healthy margins in South America (including BRF) with lower cattle and grain costs, which are improving profitability in those businesses. Low margins in National Beef due to higher cattle costs. Sound liquidity, including a revolving credit facility at National Beef. Higher leverage and interest burden in the past 12 months. Shareholders' commitment to reduce leverage. History of aggressive mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Marfrig started acquiring BRF?s shares in May 2021, and since then it spent more than R$13 billion to achieve a 50.06% controlling stake in BRF. It

  
Brief Excerpt:

...Marfrig acquired more than 50% of BRF's shares at the end of December 2023, so we now consolidate 100% of BRF in our analysis of Marfrig. Marfrig started acquiring BRF's shares in May 2021, and since then it spent more than R$13 billion to achieve a 50.06% controlling stake in...

  
Report Type:

Full Report

Ticker
MRFG3@BZ
Issuer
GICS
Packaged Foods & Meats (30202030)
Sector
Global Issuers, Structured Finance
Country
Region
Latin America
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Marfrig Global Foods S.A." Feb 28, 2024. Alacra Store. May 17, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Marfrig-Global-Foods-S-A-3132335>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Marfrig Global Foods S.A. Feb 28, 2024. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Marfrig-Global-Foods-S-A-3132335>
  
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