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EXHIBIT 15.1

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Combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024,

and Independent auditor’s report

 



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Contents


Consolidated statements of financial position
7
Combined consolidated statements of income
9
Combined consolidated statements of comprehensive income
10
Consolidated statements of changes in equity
11
Combined consolidated statements of cash flows – Indirect method
14
1. Operations 15
2. Material accounting polices 16
3. Financial instruments and risk management 37
4. Segment information 57
5. Cash and cash equivalents 64
6. Securities and restricted cash 65
7. Trade accounts receivable and advances from clients 66
8. Inventories 67
9. Biological assets 68
10. Recoverable taxes 70
11. Related parties 73
12. Contract assets 78
13. Investments 79
14. Property, plant, and equipment 83
15. Intangible assets 84
16. Suppliers and advances to suppliers 87
17. Leases 89
18. Loans and financing 92
19. Income tax and social contribution 97
20. Advances from clients 102
21. Provision for legal disputes and judicial deposits 103
22. Commitments 108
23. Equity 109
24. Earnings per share 114
25. Share-based payment 115
26. Net operating revenue 117
27. Costs and expenses by nature 117
28. Other operating revenue, net 118
29. Financial results 118
30. Retirement supplementation plan 119
31. Insurance 119
32. Business combination 120
33. Cash flow supplementary information 123
34. Subsequent events 127

             


Independent Auditors Report

 

To

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Raízen S.A.

Rio de Janeiro – RJ

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Raízen S.A. (the Company), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of March 31, 2024, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “combined consolidated financial statements”).

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at March 31, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2024 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Other matters

 

Priors years financial statements audited by another independent auditor

 

The audit of the consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, presented for comparison purposes, were examined by another independent auditor, who issued an unmodified audit reports dated June 29, 2023 and September 27, 2022, respectively.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

In preparing the combined consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued or available to be issued.

 

 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

  • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
  • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
  • Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

November 8, 2024

 

São Paulo, Brazil

 

/s/ BDO RCS Auditores Independentes SS Ltda.

 

 


 

Report of Independent Auditors

 

To

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Raízen S.A.

 

Opinion

 

We have audited the combined consolidated financial statements of Raízen S.A. (the Company), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of March 31, 2023, and the related combined consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “combined consolidated financial statements”).

 

In our opinion, the accompanying combined consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at March 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended March 31, 2023 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 

Basis for opinion

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Responsibilities of Management for the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the combined consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the combined consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

 

 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined consolidated financial statements as a whole are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

  • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
  • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
  • Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

 

/s/ Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes S/S Ltda.

 

São Paulo, Brazil

 

June 29, 2023

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


as of March 31, 2024, and 2023

In thousands of Reais - R$

 

 

Note

 

2024

 

2023

Assets




Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

5

 

14,819,906

 

8,733,396

Securities

6.a

 

188,052

 

8,751

Restricted cash

6.b

 

584,212

 

1,274,610

Derivative financial instruments

3

 

6,785,291

 

6,452,593

Trade accounts receivable

7

 

9,825,557

 

8,423,769

Inventories

8

 

11,680,227

 

10,230,124

Advances to suppliers

16.c

 

574,685

 

392,647

Biological assets

9

 

4,185,031

 

4,140,465

Recoverable income tax and social contribution

19.b

 

400,246

 

744,795

Recoverable taxes

10

 

4,750,646

 

4,336,386

Dividends receivable

 

 

5,307

 

5,182

Related parties

11.a

 

1,119,783

 

1,020,519

Contract assets

12

 

633,437

 

577,133

Other receivables

 

 

928,743

 

1,142,061

Total current assets

 

 

56,481,123

 

47,482,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

7

 

491,359

 

496,579

Securities

6.a

 

911,029

 

167,778

Derivative financial instruments

3

 

2,611,028

 

2,826,733

Recoverable taxes

10

 

6,658,708

 

6,258,711

Related parties

11.a

 

1,240,979

 

1,159,965

Advances to suppliers

16.c

 

192,634

 

220,342

Contract assets

12

 

2,524,556

 

2,654,134

Recoverable income tax and social contribution

19.b

 

688,014

 

532,188

Deferred income tax and social contribution

19.d

 

3,998,156

 

3,636,927

Judicial deposits

21

 

844,858

 

744,880

Other receivables

 

 

570,804

 

445,050

Investments

13

 

1,317,517

 

1,378,851

Property, plant and equipment

14

 

32,860,652

 

27,119,384

Intangible assets

15

 

6,525,051

 

6,151,437

Rights of use asset

17.a

 

10,266,842

 

10,276,073

Total non-current assets

 

 

71,702,187

 

64,069,032

Total assets

 

 

128,183,310

 

111,551,463

 

 Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.

 

Consolidated statements of financial position

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023

In thousands of Reais - R$

  

 

Note

 

2024

 

2023

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Suppliers

16.a

 

24,026,267

 

21,452,338

Lease liabilities

17.b

 

3,334,134

 

2,658,519

Loans and financing

18

 

6,204,463

 

4,855,395

Related parties

11.a

 

2,372,978

 

2,363,289

Derivative financial instruments

3

 

5,006,683

 

6,269,699

Payroll and related charges payable

 

 

1,364,170

 

1,278,828

Income tax and social contribution payable

19.c

 

70,235

 

41,179

Taxes payable

 

 

769,601

 

678,743

Dividends and interest on own capital payable

23.b

 

129,904

 

154,177

Deferred revenues

 

 

79,800

 

66,006

Bonuses payable

 

 

85,057

 

87,115

Advances from clients

20

 

5,576,461

 

2,153,912

Other liabilities

 

 

2,440,414

 

2,771,485

Total current liabilities

 

 

51,460,167

 

44,830,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liabilities

17.b

 

8,230,802

 

8,155,990

Loans and financing

18

 

29,395,358

 

24,599,543

Related parties

11.a

 

3,663,617

 

3,174,168

Advances from clients

20

 

6,195,549

 

1,393,073

Derivative financial instruments

3

 

1,916,542

 

1,968,102

Taxes payable

 

 

212,293

 

202,283

Provision for legal disputes

21

 

1,918,835

 

1,924,010

Deferred income tax and social contribution

19.d

 

1,796,158

 

1,163,830

Bonuses payable

 

 

386,103

 

346,349

Other liabilities

 

 

882,322

 

889,269

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

54,597,579

 

43,816,617

Total liabilities

 

 

106,057,746

 

88,647,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

23

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

 

6,859,670

 

6,859,670

Treasury shares

 

 

(148,575)

 

(194,236)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

10,362,927

 

10,297,351

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

3,006,397

 

2,537,367

Retained earnings

 

 

1,298,986

 

2,751,597

Equity attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Raízen

 

 

21,379,405

 

22,251,749

Interest of non-controlling shareholders

 

 

746,159

 

652,412

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

22,125,564

 

22,904,161

Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities

 

 

128,183,310

 

111,551,463

 

 Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.

Years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

In thousands of Reais - R$


 

Note

 


2024

 


2023

 


2022


Net operating revenue

26

 


220,454,239

 


245,831,790

 


194,767,318


Cost of products sold, and services provided

27

 


(204,730,642

)

(230,564,083

)

(182,653,455

)

Gross income

 

 


15,723,597

 


15,267,707

 


12,113,863


 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Operating (expenses) revenue

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Selling

27

 


(6,109,524

)

(5,234,882

)

(4,195,624

)

General and administrative

27

 


(2,882,872

)

(2,553,864

)

(2,083,287

)

Other operating revenue, net

28

 


1,447,856

 


737,472

 


556,405


Equity accounting result

13

 


(252,430

)

(130,092

)

(68,589

)

 

 

 


(7,796,970

)

(7,181,366

)

(5,791,095

)

Income before financial results and income tax and social contribution

 

 


7,926,627

 


8,086,341

 


6,322,768


 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Financial results

29

 


 

 


 

 


 


Financial expenses

 

 


(6,128,884

)

(3,938,084

)

(2,032,662

)

Financial income

 

 


851,619

 


819,660

 


617,521


Net exchange variation

 

 


340,266

 


(672,473

)

2,051,267


Net effect of derivatives

 

 


(1,377,540

)

(1,031,864

)

(2,707,542

)

 

 

 


(6,314,539

)

(4,822,761

)

(2,071,416

)

Income before income tax and social contribution

 

 


1,612,088

 


3,263,580

 


4,251,352


 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Income tax and social contribution

19.a

 


 

 


 

 


 


Current

 

 


(1,165,552

)

(1,676,607

)

(1,419,259

)

Deferred

 

 


167,597

 


916,353

 


446,539


 

 

 


(997,955

)

(760,254

)

(972,720

)

Net income for the year

 

 


614,133

 


2,503,326

 


3,278,632


 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Attributable to:

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


Raízen’s controlling shareholders

 

 


520,715

 


2,441,126

 


3,235,755


Raízen’s non-controlling shareholders

 

 


93,418

 


62,200

 


42,877


 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 


 

 

 


614,133

 


2,503,326

 


3,278,632


Earnings per share (common and preferred) in R$

24

 


 

 


 

 


 


Basic

 

 


             0.50

 


0.24

 


0.37


Diluted

 

 


             0.50

 


0.24

 


0.37


 

Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.

Combined consolidated statements of comprehensive income
Years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
In thousands of Reais - R$


 

2024

 


2023


 

2022


Net income for the year

614,133

 


2,503,326


 

3,278,632

Comprehensive income

 

 


 


 

 


Items that will not be reclassified to statement of income

 

 


 


 

 


Actuarial (loss) gain, net

1,635

 


(22,095

)

 

2,603


Deferred taxes on actuarial gain (loss), net

(219

)

7,402


 

(885

)

 

             1,416

 


(14,693

)

 

1,718


Items that are or may be reclassified to statement of income

 

 


 


 

 


Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

901,592

 


393,553


 

1,806,902


Other

            4,394

 


(4,394

)

 

-


Deferred taxes on adjustments (Note 19.e)

(308,035

)

(132,314

)

 

(614,347

)

Effect of foreign currency translation

(139,827

)

364,456


 

(1,021,725

)

 

458,124

 


621,301


 

170,830


Total comprehensive income for the year 

459,540

 


606,608


 

172,548


Comprehensive income for the year

1,073,673

 


3,109,934


 

3,451,180


Attributable to:

 

 


 


 

 


Raízen’s controlling shareholders

989,745

 


3,039,454


 

3,448,344


Raízen’s non-controlling shareholders

83,928

 


70,480


 

2,836


 

1,073,673

 


3,109,934


 

3,451,180



Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.

 


RAÍZEN S.A.

 

Years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

In thousands of Reais - R$

 

 

Attributable to controlling shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

Treasury shares

 

Transactions with shareholders

 

Capital reserve

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Legal reserve

 

Tax incentive reserve

 

Retained profits

 

Retained earnings

 

Total

 

Interest of non-controlling shareholders

 

Total equity

As of March 31, 2023

6,859,670

 

(194,236)

 

57,494

 

10,239,857

 

2,537,367

 

197,097

 

733,866

 

1,820,634

 

-

 

22,251,749

 

652,412

 

22,904,161

Comprehensive income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

520,715

 

520,715

 

93,418

 

614,133

Share of equity of investees (Note 13.c)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

559,134

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

559,134

 

-

 

559,134

Net loss with financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,505)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,505)

 

-

 

(7,505)

Effect of foreign currency translation

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(82,599)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(82,599)

 

(9,490)

 

(92,089)

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

469,030

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

520,715

 

989,745

 

83,928

 

1,073,673

Distributions to shareholders, net 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of share-based payment (Note 25)

-

 

45,661

 

(45,661)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Share-based payment (Note 25)

-

 

-

 

124,024

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

124,024

 

-

 

124,024

Business combination (Note 32.a)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

23,010

 

23,010

Dividends and interest on own capital (Note 23.b)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,869,838)

 

(103,488)

 

(1,973,326)

 

(26,393)

 

(1,999,719)

Effect of transaction between shareholders at subsidiary (Note 13.c)

-

 

-

 

-

 

(12,787)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(12,787)

 

12,787

 

-

Transfers between income reserves

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(132,267)

 

132,267

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Recognition of reserves

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

655

 

416,572

 

(417,227)

 

-

 

-

 

-

Others

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

415

 

415

Total distributions to shareholders, net

-

 

45,661

 

78,363

 

(12,787)

 

-

 

-

 

(131,612)

 

(1,320,999)

 

(520,715)

 

(1,862,089)

 

9,819

 

(1,852,270)

As of March 31, 2024

6,859,670

 

(148,575)

 

135,857

 

10,227,070

 

3,006,397

 

197,097

 

602,254

 

499,635

 

-

 

21,379,405

 

746,159

 

22,125,564

 

Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.



RAÍZEN S.A.


Consolidated statements of changes in equity

Years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

In thousands of Reais - R$


 

Attributable to controlling shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

Treasury shares

 

Transactions with shareholders

 

Capital reserve

 

Special reserve - Law No. 8,200/91

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Legal reserve

 

Tax incentive reserve

 

Retained profits

 

Retained earnings

 

Total

 

Interest of non-controlling shareholders

 

Total equity

As of March 31, 2022

6,859,670

 

(40,082)

 

42,305

 

10,242,954

 

94

 

1,939,039

 

197,097

 

375,803

 

2,031,533

 

-

 

21,648,413

 

610,495

 

22,258,908

Comprehensive income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,441,126

 

2,441,126

 

62,200

 

2,503,326

Share of equity of investees (Note 13.c)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

263,899

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

263,899

 

-

 

263,899

Net gain with financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11,029

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11,029

 

-

 

11,029

Effect of foreign currency translation

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

323,400

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

323,400

 

8,280

 

331,680

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

598,328

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,441,126

 

3,039,454

 

70,480

 

3,109,934

Distributions to shareholders, net 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of shares (Note 23.e)

-

 

(185,077)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(185,077)

 

-

 

(185,077)

Exercise of share-based payment (Note 25)

-

 

30,923

 

(30,923)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Share-based payment (Note 25)

-

 

-

 

46,112

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

46,112

 

-

 

46,112

Business combination

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,453

 

1,453

Dividends and interest on own capital (Note 23.b)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,163,800)

 

(130,162)

 

(2,293,962)

 

(28,232)

 

(2,322,194)

Others

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3,191)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3,191)

 

(1,784)

 

(4,975)

Recognition of reserves and other

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

358,063

 

1,952,901

 

(2,310,964)

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total distributions to shareholders, net

-

 

(154,154)

 

15,189

 

(3,191)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

358,063

 

(210,899)

 

(2,441,126)

 

(2,436,118)

 

(28,563)

 

(2,464,681)

As of March 31, 2023

6,859,670

 

(194,236)

 

57,494

 

10,239,763

 

94

 

2,537,367

 

197,097

 

733,866

 

1,820,634

 

-

 

22,251,749

 

652,412

 

22,904,161


Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.


RAÍZEN S.A.


Consolidated statements of changes in equity

Years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

In thousands of Reais - R$

 

Attributable to controlling shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

 

Retained earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

Treasury shares

 

Transactions with shareholders

 

Capital reserve

 

Special reserve - Law No. 8,200/91

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Legal reserve

 

Tax incentive reserve

 

Retained profits

 

Retained earnings

 

Net parent investment

 

Total

 

Interest of non-controlling shareholders

 

Total equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2021

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12,129,956

 

12,129,956

 

368,436

 

12,498,392

Net income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

419,164

 

419,164

 

320,586

 

739,750

Net loss with financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(391,911)

 

(391,911)

 

-

 

(391,911)

Effect of foreign currency translation

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(395,851)

 

(395,851)

 

-

 

(395,851)

Dividends

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(738,433)

 

(738,433)

 

-

 

(738,433)


-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,107,031)
(1,107,031)
320,586
(786,445)

As of May 31, 2021

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

11,022,925

 

11,022,925

 

689,022

 

11,711,947

Comprehensive income for the year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,816,591

 

-

 

2,816,591

 

(277,709)

 

2,538,882

Actuarial gain, net

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,713

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,713

 

-

 

1,713

Net gain with financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,584,466

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,584,466

 

-

 

1,584,466

Effect of foreign currency translation

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(585,869)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(585,869)

 

(40,041)

 

(625,910)

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,000,310

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,816,591

 

-

 

3,816,901

 

(317,750)

 

3,499,151

Contributions from shareholders, net 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital increase

3,859,669

 

-

 

-

 

5,197,282

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

9,056,951

 

-

 

9,056,951

Repurchase of shares

-

 

(40,082)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(40,082)

 

-

 

(40,082)

Share-based payment

-

 

-

 

42,305

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

42,305

 

-

 

42,305

Share issuance expenses, net

-

 

-

 

-

 

(109,684)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(109,684)

 

-

 

(109,684)

Business combination

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

272,982

 

272,982

Dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,394,018)

 

(741,682)

 

-

 

(2,135,700)

 

(39,255)

 

(2,174,955)

Effect of transaction between shareholders at subsidiary

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,423)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,423)

 

2,423

 

(5,000)

Effect of redemption of preferred shares at subsidiary

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,220

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,220

 

-

 

2,220

Recognition of reserves and other

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

375,803

 

2,031,533

 

(2,407,336)

 

-

 

-

 

3,073

 

3,073

Total contributions from shareholders, net

3,859,669

 

(40,082)

 

42,305

 

5,082,395

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

375,803

 

637,515

 

(3,149,018)

 

-

 

6,808,587

 

239,223

 

7,047,810

Reorganization adjustments

3,000,001

 

-

 

-

 

5,160,559

 

94

 

938,729

 

197,097

 

-

 

1,394,018

 

332,427

 

(11,022,925)

 

-

 

-

 

-

As of March 31, 2022

6,859,670

 

(40,082)

 

42,305

 

10,242,954

 

94

 

1,939,039

 

197,097

 

375,803

 

2,031,533

 

-

 

-

 

21,648,413

 

610,495

 

22,258,908

Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.


RAÍZEN S.A.


Combined consolidated statements of cash flows – Indirect method
Years ended March 31
In thousands of Reais - R$

 


 

2024


 

2023


 

2022


Cash flows from operating activities







Income before income tax and social contribution

1,612,088


 

3,263,580


 

4,251,352


Adjustments:

 


 

 


 

 


Depreciation and amortization (Note 27)

9,205,235


 

8,653,478


 

6,870,621


Amortization of contract assets (Notes 12 and 26)

667,470


 

615,494


 

579,822


Change in the fair value and realization of loss or gain of biological assets fair value (Notes 9 and 27)

(29,671

)

 

188,809


 

(1,340,766)


Bargain purchase gain (Notes 28 and 32.b)

(162,593

)

 

(266,593

)

 

-


Equity accounting result (Note 13)

252,430


 

130,092


 

68,589


Net interest, inflation adjustments and exchange variation

4,089,284


 

4,228,936


 

(92,128)


Change in fair value of liabilities financial instruments (Notes 11a,18 and 29)

79,492


 

(625,041

)

 

(582,191)


Loss with derivative financial instruments, net

2,024,513


 

1,687,589


 

5,961,685


Gain (loss) on sales of property, plant and equipment (Note 28)

(57,859

)

 

(26,560

)

 

16,844


Gain on PIS and COFINS tax credits on fuel, net (Note 10)

(1,465,726

)

 

(3,765,456

)

 

-


Recognition of extemporaneous tax credits and other losses (gains), net

858,253


 

407,567


 

(332,845)


Government grants (Note 19.a)

(235,756

)

 

(516,144

)

 

-


Change in inventories’ fair value hedge (Note 3.e and 8)

(9,903

)

 

(5,145

)

 

55,876


Others

249,536


 

120,330


 

31,040


Changes in assets and liabilities:

 


 

 


 

 


Trade accounts receivable

(1,467,570

)

 

(1,018,220

)

 

(1,334,781)


Inventories

(1,308,040

)

 

224,630


 

(3,482,749)


Advances to suppliers

(154,117

)

 

3,751,693


 

(984,460)


Restricted cash

1,170,863


 

1,096,490


 

(1,243,422)


Contract assets

(580,452

)

 

(769,194)


 

(1,006,665)


Derivative financial instruments

(3,049,953

)

 

(1,855,460)


 

(1,093,090)


Related parties

(5,383

)

 

651,959


 

(282,922)


Suppliers

2,597,613


 

2,000,853


 

6,700,179


Advances from clients

7,875,898


 

2,117,621


 

2,151,041


Recoverable and payable taxes, net

120,456


 

(1,794,205)


 

(1,253,514)


Payroll and related charges payable

92,000


 

169,749


 

339,612


Other assets and liabilities, net

(635,444)


 

(4,479,554)


 

(308,804)


   Payment of income tax and social contribution

(311,313)


 

(1,131,024)


 

(903,769)


Net cash generated by operating activities

21,421,351


 

13,056,274


 

12,784,555


 

 


 

 


 

 


Cash flows from investing activities

 


 

 


 

 


(Investments in) redemption of securities, net

(886,775)


 

(76,140)


 

42,847


Advance for future capital increase in joint venture (Note 11.a.)

-


 

(45,000)


 

-


Additions to investments (Note 13)

(111,458)


 

(120,094)


 

-


Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiary

-


 

(5,121)


 

-


Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired and investment additions

(110,656)


 

(803,196)


 

(4,693,426)


Additions to biological assets (Notes 9 and 33.b)

(1,954,864)


 

(1,942,697)


 

(1,294,348)


Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

(10,121,296)


 

(8,714,579)


 

(5,379,613)


Cash received from the formation of Centroeste Distribuição (Note 32.a)

5,190


 

-


 

-


Cash received on disposal of equity interest

36,924


 

123,299


 

48,791


Cash received on disposal of property, plant and equipment

305,435


 

157,292


 

88,641


Dividends received from associated companies

5,218


 

7,197


 

51,505


Loans granted to associates (Note 11.a)

(38,494)


 

-


 

-


Net cash flows used in investing activities

(12,870,776)


 

(11,419,039)


 

(11,135,603)


 

 


 

 


 

 


Cash flows from financing activities

 


 

 


 

 


Net funding from Green Notes (Notes 1.3 and 18.d)

7,363,395


 

-


 

-


Partials repurchase of Senior Notes Due 2027 (Notes 1.4 and 18.c)

(1,927,104)


 

-


 

-


Capital increase (Note 23.a)

-


 

-


 

6,709,671


Share issue expenses (Note 23.a)

-


 

-


 

(149,347)


Repurchase of shares (Note 23.e)

-


 

(185,077)


 

(40,082)


Payments of dividends and interest on own capital (Note 23.b)

(1,827,555)


 

(2,437,316)


 

(2,741,001)


Proceeds from loans and financing, net of issuance costs

20,069,513


 

19,756,495


 

7,257,482


Payments of principal of loans and financing

(19,411,018)


 

(13,822,024)


 

(6,803,450)


Payment of interest on loans and financing

(3,289,215)


 

(1,620,252)


 

(775,042)


Payments of third-party lease liabilities (Note 17.b)

(3,138,814)


 

(2,737,691)


 

(2,512,155)


Payments of related parties lease liabilities (Note 11.a)

(320,829)


 

(281,622)


 

(240,030)


Related parties and other

6,016


 

(5,145)


 

1,800


Net cash (used in) generated by financing activities

(2,475,611)


 

(1,332,632)


 

707,846


 

 


 

 


 

 


Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents

11,546


 

194,225


 

(635,035)


 

 


 

 


 

 


Increase in cash and cash equivalents, net

6,086,510


 

498,828


 

1,721,763


Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

8,733,396


 

8,234,568


 

6,512,805


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

14,819,906


 

8,733,396


 

8,234,568



Notes are an integral part of the combined consolidated financial statements.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

Raízen S.A., formerly Raízen Combustíveis S.A., (“Raízen” or “Raízen Combustíveis” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a publicly-held corporation with shares traded on B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (“B3”), under ticker “RAIZ4”, in the listing segment named “Level 2 of Corporate Governance”. Raízen is a corporation established for an indefinite term, under Brazilian laws, headquartered at Avenida Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco, 222, Apartment building 2, room 321, Barra da Tijuca, in the city and state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Company is jointly controlled by Shell PLC (“Shell”), and Cosan S.A. (“Cosan”).


On June 1, 2021, the shareholders of Cosan and Shell approved a corporate reorganization (the “Corporate Reorganization”), pursuant to which they contributed all their shares in Raízen Energia S.A. (“RESA”) to Raízen Combustíveis. As a result of the Corporate Reorganization, RESA became a wholly owned subsidiary of Raízen Combustíveis.

 

In the Special General Meeting held on June 2, 2021, Raízen Combustíveis shareholders approved the change of the corporate name to Raízen S.A.

 

On August 5, 2021, the Company completed an initial public offering of its preferred shares that begun trading in B3.

 

The Company’s main activities are: (i) distribution and sale of fossil and renewable fuels; (ii) production and sale of automotive and industrial lubricants; (iii) oil refining; (iv) operations related to convenience stores; (v) development of technology on a global scale relating to the production of sugar, ethanol and new energy sources; (vi) production, trading and sale of  ethanol, sugar and bioenergy; (vii) development of projects for the generation of electric energy from renewable sources; and (viii) equity interest in other companies.

 

The planting of sugarcane (main source of raw material to produce ethanol, sugar and bioenergy) requires a period from 12 to 18 months for maturation and the harvest period usually begins between the months of April and May every year and ends, in general, between the months of November and December, period in which ethanol, sugar and bioenergy production also takes place in the Company’s bioenergy parks.

 

The sale of production takes place throughout the year and is subject to seasonal trends based on the sugarcane growth cycle in the region where it operates, as well as demand conditions in target markets, resulting in certain fluctuations in inventories and the supply of this raw material due to the impact of adverse weather conditions.

 

Due to its production cycle, the Company’s fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of each year.


The main transactions in the year ended March 31, 2024, were:

 

1.1.        Formation of Centroeste Distribuição de Derivados de Petróleo Ltda. (“Centroeste Distribuição”)

 

On March 1, 2024, Raízen and Simarelli Distribuidora de Derivados de Petróleo Ltda. (“Simarelli”) established Centroeste Distribuição to operate fuel distribution activity, among others, in the State of Mato Grosso (“MT”). The details of this transaction are described in Note 32.a.

 

1.2.        Funding from Green Notes

 

On March 5, 2024, subsidiary Raízen Fuels Finance S.A. (“Raízen Fuels”) issued bonds with “green” seal, in the amounts of US$ 1,000,000 thousand and US$ 500,000 thousand, due in 2034 and 2054, respectively. The details of this transaction are described in Note 18.d.

 

1.3.        Repurchase of Senior Notes 2027

 

On March 6, 2024, indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels completed the repurchase of Senior Notes due in 2027, with a total of US$ 382,994 thousand exercised. The details of this transaction are described in Note 18.c.


1.4.        Advance of future revenues from the sale of second-generation ethanol (“E2G”)

 

On March 12, 2024, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Trading S.A. entered into a commercial transaction to advance future revenues linked to a long-term E2G contract, in the amount of US$ 617,000 thousand, with the purpose of sustaining the investment required for the construction of new E2G plants. The details of this transaction are described in Note 20.



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

1.5.        Tax reform

 

On December 20, 2023, Constitutional Amendment 132 (“CA 132”) was enacted, establishing the Tax Reform (“Reform”) on consumption. Several issues, including the rates of new taxes, are pending regulation by complementary laws (“LC”) that must be sent to the National Congress for evaluation within 180 days, counting from the promulgation of CA 132.

 

The Reform model is based on a dual Value Added Tax (“dual VAT”) one Federal (Contribution on Goods and Services (“CBS”)) and one subnational (Tax on Goods and Services (“IBS”)), which will replace taxation by Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Integration Program (“PIS”), Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Security Financing (“COFINS”), State VAT (“ICMS”) and Service Tax (“ISS”). A Selective Tax (“IS”) was also created – of federal jurisdiction, which will be levied on production, extraction, trading or import of goods and services that are harmful to health and the environment, in accordance with the LC.

 

There will be a transition period between 2024 and 2032, in which the two tax systems – old and new – will coexist. The impact of the Reform on the calculation of the aforementioned taxes, from the beginning of the transition period, will only be fully known when the process of regulation of the pending issues by LC is finalized. Consequently, there is no effect of the Reform on the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.


 

2.1.               Basis of preparation

 

The combined consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and Interpretations (collectively, “IFRS Accounting Standards”).

 

These combined consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors of Raízen on November 8, 2024.

 

Corporate reorganization – Predecessor method

 

As described in Note 1, On June 1, 2021, the shareholders of Cosan and Shell approved the Corporate Reorganization.

 

IFRS provides no guidelines for the accounting of corporate reorganizations among entities under common control, as such, based on the guidance of International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 8, Accounting Polices, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, paragraphs 10 through 12, the Company developed and applied an accounting policy, considering the most recent pronouncements of other standard-setting bodies that use a similar conceptual framework to develop accounting standards other accounting literature and industry practices.

 

As a result, the Company accounted for the corporate reorganization using the predecessor method of accounting, and the consolidated financial statements are presented “as if” Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen S.A. combined (the “Raízen Group”) are the predecessor of the Company prior to the corporate reorganization. Under the predecessor method, the historical operations of Raízen Energia S.A. and Raízen S.A. are deemed to be those of the Company. Thus, those combined consolidated financial statements reflect:

 

 

(i)

the historical combined consolidated operating results of the Raízen Group prior to the Corporate Reorganization; 

 

(ii)

the consolidated results and financial positions of Raízen S.A. following the Corporate Reorganization;

 

(iii)

the assets and liabilities of the Raízen Group at their historical cost;

 

(iv)

the net investment for the periods prior to the Corporate Reorganization;

 

(v)

Raízen’s earnings per share for all period presented. The number of shares issued by the Raízen, as a result of the Corporate Reorganization is reflected retrospectively at the beginning of the earliest period presented, for purposes of calculating earnings per share.

 

(a)              Basis of measurement

 

The combined consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost basis, except, when applicable, for the valuation of certain assets and liabilities, such as short-term investments, inventories, biological assets, financial instruments (including derivative instruments), and loans and financing, which are measured at fair value.

 

(b)              Functional and presentation currency

 

These combined consolidated financial statements are presented in Brazilian reais (“R$”), which is also the Company’s functional currency. The functional currency of subsidiaries operating in the international economic environment is the U.S. dollar (“US$”), except for subsidiary Raízen Paraguay, which has the Paraguayan Guarani (“GS”) as its functional currency. All balances were rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.

 

The financial statements of each subsidiary included in the Company’s consolidation and combination, as well as those used as a basis for investments measured by the equity method, are prepared based on the functional currency of each entity. For subsidiaries based abroad, their assets and liabilities were converted into Reais at the exchange rate at the end of the year and the results were calculated at the average monthly rate during the year. The translation effects are stated in equity from these subsidiaries.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(c)               Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of the combined consolidated financial statements requires that management make judgments and estimates and adopt assumptions that affect the amounts disclosed referring to revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities as of the financial statements reporting date.

 

These estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in accounting estimates are recognized in the year in which the estimates are reviewed and in any subsequent years affected.

 

If there is a meaningful change in the facts and circumstances on which the assumptions and estimates are based, the statement of income and the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries could be significantly impacted.

 

Significant accounting estimates and assumptions that require a higher level of judgment or complexity in their application are as follows:

  • Income tax, social contribution, and other taxes payable

The Company is subject to income tax and social contribution in all countries in which it operates. Accordingly, a significant judgment is required to determine the provision for these taxes.

 

In certain transactions, the final determination of the tax is uncertain. The Company also recognizes provisions to cover certain situations in which it is probable that additional tax amounts will be due. When the result of these matters is different from the amounts initially estimated and recorded, these differences affect current and deferred tax assets and liabilities and income or comprehensive income for the year in which the definitive amount is determined. For further details, see Note 19.

  • Deferred income tax and social contribution

Deferred income tax and social contribution assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which losses can be used in the future. Additionally, the Company recognizes deferred taxes based on temporary differences determined from the tax base and the carrying amount of certain assets and liabilities, using the rates in force. Management’s significant professional judgment is required to determine the deferred income tax and social contribution tax assets to be recognized based on reasonable timing and future taxable profit level, jointly with future tax planning strategies. For further details, see Note 19.d.

  • Biological assets

Biological assets are measured at fair value on each statement of financial position date and the effects of changes in fair value between periods are allocated directly to the cost of products sold. For further details, see Note 9.

  • Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, including goodwill

The accounting treatment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets includes making estimates to determine the useful life for depreciation and amortization purposes, in addition to the fair value on the acquisition date, especially regarding assets acquired in business combinations.

 

The Company has estimated obligations, recognized at present value, related to the expected expenses with the removal of fuel storage tanks, recorded as part of the cost of property, plant and equipment. The calculation of these estimates involves significant judgment, considering mainly risk-free discount rates adjusted for Raízen's credit risk and historical spending on services of this nature.

 

The Company annually assesses the impairment indicators of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives, subject to depreciation and amortization, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recovered. Determination of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill was attributed also includes the use of estimates and requires significant judgment by management. For more details, see Notes 14 and 15.


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Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

  • Provision for legal disputes

The Company and its subsidiaries recognize the provision for tax, civil, labor and environmental disputes. Determination of the likelihood of loss includes determination of evidence available, hierarchy of laws, jurisprudence available, more recent court decisions and relevance thereof in legal system, as well as evaluation of internal and external attorneys. Such provisions are reviewed and adjusted to take into account changes in circumstances, such as statute of limitations applicable, tax inspection conclusions or additional exposures identified based on new matters or court decisions. For further details, see Note 21.

  • Fair value of financial instruments

When the fair value of financial assets and liabilities presented in the statement of financial position may not be obtained from active markets, it is determined using valuation techniques, including the discounted cash flow method. The data for these methods are based on those adopted in the market, whenever possible. However, when this is not possible, a certain level of judgment is required to establish the fair value. Judgment includes considerations of the inputs used, such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in the assumptions relating to these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. For further details, see Note 29.

  • Lease liabilities

Management exercises significant judgment in determining the assumptions used to measure lease liabilities, such as determining the term of the various lease agreements, discount rates, the agreements that are within the scope of the standard, and the impacts of any changes in the assumptions associated with the judgments and estimates adopted by the Company and its subsidiaries. For further details, see Note 17.

  • Share-based payment

The management exercises judgment in determining the assumptions used in measuring and recognizing the fair value of share-based payment on the date of grant and in determining the impacts of any changes on the assumptions associated with the judgments and estimates adopted by the Company and its subsidiaries. For further details, see Note 23.

  • Recognition of revenue from the sale of products at the end of the year (“cut off”)

As mentioned in Note 2.3.a, revenues from sales of products by the Company and its subsidiaries are recognized upon delivery of the products to the customer. For sales occurring in the last days of the year, a provision is made to estimate the amount of revenue from sales of products invoiced but not delivered to the customer.

 

The process of measuring sales invoiced and not delivered at the end of the year involves Management's judgment, and such judgment considers the estimate of average delivery times ("lead time") of sales that occurred in the last days of the year, observing the amounts invoiced.

 

2.2.              Basis of consolidation/combination

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the combined consolidated financial statements include financial information of Raízen and its subsidiaries, and boutique investment funds, which are listed below:



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

Direct

 

Indirect

Blueway Trading Importação e Exportação S.A. (“Blueway”)

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Neolubes Indústria de Lubrificantes Ltda. (“Neolubes”)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Argentina S.A. (1)

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Raízen Energina S.A. (1)

95%

 

5%

 

95%

 

5%

Deheza S.A. (1) (1)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Estación Lima S.A. (1) (1)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Serviços e Participações S.A.

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Saturno Investimentos Imobiliários Ltda. (4)

-

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Raízen Paraguay S.A.

50%

 

-

 

50%

 

-

Petróleo Sabbá S.A. (“Sabbá”)

80%

 

-

 

80%

 

-

Raízen Mime Combustíveis S.A. (“Mime”)

76%

 

-

 

76%

 

-

Centroeste Distribuição de Derivados de Petróleo Ltda. (7)

89%

 

-

 

-

 

-

Sabor Raíz Alimentação S.A.

69%

 

-

 

69%

 

-

Payly Holding Ltda. (3)

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Payly Instituições de Pagamentos S.A. (3)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Trading DMCC (8)

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Raízen Energia S.A. (2)

100%

 

-

 

100%

 

-

Agrícola Ponte Alta Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Benálcool Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Araraquara Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Barra Ltda. (“Bio Barra”) (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Caarapó Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Costa Pinto Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Gasa Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Jataí Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Maracaí Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Rafard Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Serra Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Tarumã Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bioenergia Univalem Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Ásia PT Ltd. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Biomassa S.A. (2)

-

 

82%

 

-

 

82%

Raízen Biotecnologia S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Caarapó Açúcar e Álcool Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Fuels Finance S.A.  (“Raízen Fuels”) (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen GD Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen International Universal Corp. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen North América, Inc. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Trading Colombia S.A.S. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Trading LLP (“Raízen Trading”) (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Trading Netherlands BV (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Trading S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Ethos Ergon Global Holdings PTE Ltd.

-

 

100%

 

-

 

-

Ethos Sustainable Solutions PTE Ltd.

-

 

100%

 

-

 

-

Raízen-Geo Biogás S.A. (2) (6)

-

 

92%

 

-

 

85%

Raízen-Geo Biogás Barra Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen-Geo Biogás Univalem Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Comercializadora de Gás Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

RWXE Participações S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

RZ Agrícola Caarapó Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Power Comercializadora de Energia Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen-Geo Biogás Paraguaçu Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen-Geo Biogás Rafard Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen-Geo Biogás Costa Pinto Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen GD Next Participações S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

Direct

 

Indirect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raízen Energia Rio S.A. (2)

 

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Serviços de O&M Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bio Raízen Energia S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bio Raízen Locações de Máquinas e Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Bio Raízen Consultoria em Engenharia Elétrica Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

CGB Santos Energia Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Microgeração Solar Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

CGS Piancó Ltda. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Gera Desenvolvedora S.A. (2)

-

 

51%

 

-

 

51%

Raízen Centro-Sul S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Centro-Sul Paulista S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Raízen Centro-Sul Comercializadora S.A. (2)

-

 

100%

 

-

 

100%

Biosev Bioenergia International S.A. (5)

-

 

-

 

-

 

100%

 

(1)
Jointly called Raízen Argentina, all based in Argentina.
(2) 
Jointly called Raízen Energia and subsidiaries.
(3)
Jointly called Payly.
(4)
Merged into the Company on August 1, 2023 (Note 13.c.2).
(5)  
Merged into indirect subsidiary Raízen Trading on September 14, 2023.
(6) 
On December 11, 2023, indirect subsidiary Bio Barra increased its capital with the contribution made entirely by the parent company RESA, with the resignation of the non-controlling shareholder. As a result, the Company currently indirectly holds 96.85% of its shareholding.
(7) 
Acquired by Raízen on March 1, 2024 (Note 32.a).
(8)
Established by Raízen on January 25, 2024.

                     

Boutique investment funds (“FI”)

 

Total interest

 

 

2024

 

2023

FI renda fixa crédito privado RJ – Banco Santander S.A.

 

-

 

100%

FI renda fixa crédito privado RAÍZEN I – Banco BNP PARIBAS BRASIL S.A.

 

-

 

100%

 

(1)
Investment fund redeemed in full during the year ended March 31, 2023

                  

Investments in subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition of control and continue to be consolidated until the date that control ceases to exist. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared on the same reporting date as Raízen. Accounting policies are used consistently and, when necessary, adjustments are made to align accounting policies with those adopted by the Company.

 

Balances and transactions arising from transactions between consolidated companies, such as revenues, expenses, and unrealized results, are fully eliminated.



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RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

2.3.              Summary of significant accounting policies

 

The main accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are defined below. Those accounting policies have been applied consistently to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.


(a)                Revenue recognition

 

Revenues from sales of products, such as sugar, fossil fuels and renewables and lubricants, are recognized on the delivery to the client. Delivery is considered to be the moment when the client accepts the products and the risks and benefits from the ownership are transferred. Revenue is recognized at this time as long as revenue and costs can be reliably measured, receipt of the consideration is likely and there is no continuous involvement of management with the products. Sales prices are established based on purchase orders or contracts.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries recognize revenue through the 5-step model, in accordance with the IFRS 15 approach: (1) identification of contracts with a customer; (2) identification of performance obligations; (3) determination of the transaction price; (4) allocation of transaction price to performance obligations in contracts; and, (5) revenue recognition when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the good or service is transferred to the customer.

 

Revenue is measured and stated at the fair value of the consideration deducted by taxes (State VAT (“ICMS”), Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Integration Program (“PIS”), Contribution Tax on Gross Revenue for Social Security Financing (“COFINS”), Tax on Industrialized Products (“IPI”), Social Contribution Tax for Intervention in the Economic Order (“CIDE”), Fuel Transfer Tax (“ITC”), Value Added Tax (“IVA”); and Tax on Gross Income (“IIB”) and Service Tax (“ISS”)), returns, rebates and discounts, amortization referring to exclusive supply rights, as well as eliminations of sales between group companies, in the case of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Revenue from the sale of cogeneration of power of Raízen’s subsidiaries is recorded based on the power available on the network and at rates specified under the terms of the supply agreements or the market price in force, as applicable. The calculation of the volume of energy delivered to the buyer occurs monthly. Clients gain control of electricity from the moment they consume it. Due to the flow of billing of certain agreements, the electric power produced and sold through auction is initially recorded as anticipated revenue, recognized in the statement of income for the year only when available for use by clients.

 

Commodities and energy operations are traded on an active market, and, for accounting purposes, they meet the definition of financial instruments at fair value. Raízen recognizes revenue when the energy is delivered to the client at the fair value of the consideration. In addition, unrealized net gains resulting from mark-to-market – difference between contracted and market prices – from open net contracted operations on the date of the annual financial statements are recognized as revenue.

 

Storage and lease income comprises rent of gas stations and storage of fuels at the Raízen and its subsidiaries’ terminals and is recognized based on the effective rendering of services, under “Other operating revenue (expenses), net”.

 

The Company has advance payments for future sales of its main products, which are recorded in liabilities under “Advance from clients”. For long-term contracts, the Company assesses whether there is an impact from a significant financing component, considering the period between receipt of payment and the deadline for fulfilling the performance obligation and, when applicable, updates the amounts of the consideration received, the effect of which is recognized in financial results.

 

(b)               Transactions in foreign currency

 

Foreign currency transactions are initially recognized by the Company’s entities at the functional currency in effect on the transaction date or on the valuation dates when the items are remeasured.

 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into R$ using the exchange rate in effect on the date of the respective statement of financial position, and foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from settlement of these transactions and from translation using the exchange rates at the year-end are recognized in the statement of income under “Financial results”, except when qualified as hedge accounting and, therefore, recognized in statement of comprehensive income.

 

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the initial transaction date. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency, if any, are translated using the exchange rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined


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RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising from the acquisition of an entity abroad (entities with a functional currency different from the parent company Raízen) are treated as assets and liabilities of the entity abroad and translated at the closing rate, and the adjustments resulting from the translation are also recognized in equity as cumulative translation adjustments as a result of the effect of foreign currency translation.

 

(c)                Financial instruments - initial recognition and subsequent measurement

 

(i)                 Financial assets

 

Measurement

 

Upon initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured: (i) at amortized cost; (ii) at fair value through other comprehensive income; or (iii) at fair value through profit or loss. Reclassification between classes occurs when there is a change in the business model for the management of financial assets and liabilities.

 

A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions: (i) the objective is to maintain financial assets to receive contractual cash flows; and (ii) its contractual terms generate, on specific dates, cash flows that are related to the payment of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

 

A financial asset is measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it meets both of the following conditions: (i) the objective is both the receipt of contractual cash flows and the sale of financial assets; and (ii) the contractual terms give rise, at specified dates, to cash flows that are Solely Payment of Principal and Interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.

All financial assets not classified as measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income, as described above, are classified as at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets held for trading or managed with performance assessed based on fair value are measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Business model evaluation

The Company assesses the business model applied in the management of its financial assets to obtain contractual cash flows. The information considered includes: (i) the policies and objectives set for the portfolio, that is, identifying whether management’s strategy focuses on obtaining contractual interest income, maintaining a certain interest rate profile, the correspondence between the duration of financial assets and the duration of related liabilities or expected cash outflows, or the realization of cash flows through the sale of assets; (ii) how the portfolio’s performance is assessed and reported to the Company management; (iii) the risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial asset held in that business model) and the way those risks are managed; (iv) how the business executives are compensated - for example, if the compensation is based on the fair value of the assets managed or on the contractual cash flows obtained; and (v) the frequency, volume and timing of sales of financial assets in previous years, the reasons for such sales and expectations about future sales.

Transfers of financial assets to third parties in transactions that do not qualify for derecognition are not considered sales, in a manner consistent with the continuous recognition of the Company’s assets.

Evaluation whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest

The Company considers the contractual terms of the instrument to assess whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest.

This includes the analysis of a contractual term that could change the timing or the value of the contractual cash flows so that it would not meet this condition.  When making this analysis, the Company considers: (i) contingent events that change the amount or timing of cash flows; (ii) terms that can adjust the contractual rate, including variable rates; (iii) prepayment and extension of the term; and (iv) the terms that limit the Company’s access to cash flows from specific assets (for example, based on the performance of an asset).

For purposes of assessment of contractual cash flows, “principal” is defined as the fair value of the financial asset at initial recognition. “Interest” is substantially defined as a consideration for the time value of money and the credit risk associated with the principal outstanding over a given period of time and the other basic risks and costs of borrowing (for example, liquidity risk and administrative costs), as well as a profit margin.

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RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

Impairment of financial assets

 

For the evaluation and measurement of the allowance for expected credit losses, an expected loss matrix is adopted as a practical expedient that considers the grouping of clients with similar default characteristics, sales channel and rating (client risk rating, measured internally).

 

The Company applies the expected credit loss model to financial assets measured at amortized cost, contract assets and debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

 

(ii)               Financial liabilities

 

These are measured at amortized cost and fair value through profit or loss, comprising, in the case of the Company, mostly loans and financing, balances payable to suppliers and related parties, and derivative financial instruments.

 

Interest payments on loans and financing, from third parties and related parties, are classified as cash flow from financing activities.

 

(iii)             Offset of financial instruments - net presentation

 

Financial assets and liabilities are presented net in the statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts, and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

(iv)             Derecognition (write-off)

 

A financial asset is derecognized when: (i) the rights to receive cash flows from the asset expire; and (ii) the Company transfers its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or assumes an obligation to fully pay the cash flows received to a third party under a “pass-through” agreement.

 

The effective transfer of the rights to receive cash flows from an asset is achieved when: (a) the Company transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards relating to the asset but transfers control thereover.

 

Transfers of financial assets to third parties in transactions that do not qualify for derecognition are not considered sales. For these cases, the recognition of the transferred asset is conducted to the extent of the Company's continuous involvement with these instruments.

 

A financial liability is written off when the obligation under the liability is extinguished, which means when the obligation specified in the contract is settled, canceled or expires. In addition, if an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective book values is recognized in the statement of income.

 

(v)                Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting

 

Initial recognition and subsequent measurement

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as currency forward contracts, commodity forward contracts, options and swaps to hedge against the risk of changes in exchange rates and commodity prices. These financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date when the instrument is executed and are subsequently also revalued at fair value. Derivatives are stated as financial assets when the instrument’s fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when negative.

Any gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedge accounting during the year are recognized directly in profit or loss in the case of instruments related to operating transactions, in operating accounts (for example: revenue, cost, expenses) and, in the case of instruments related to financial operations, as financial income (expenses). For instruments designated as cash flow hedge, gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized directly in equity, under “Equity adjustments”.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

Hedge accounting

 

The following classifications apply for hedge accounting purposes: (i) fair value hedge by hedging against exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment, as well as the component of any of these items that is attributable to a specific risk and may affect profit or loss; (ii) cash flow hedge by hedging against changes in cash flows that are attributable to a specific risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction that may affect profit or loss; or (iii) net investment hedge in a foreign operation in a foreign operating unit.

 

Upon designation, the Company formally classifies and documents the hedge relationship. The documentation substantially includes: (i) identification of the hedging instrument; (ii) the hedged item or hedged transaction; (iii) the nature of the hedged risk; (iv) statement confirming that the transaction is within management's policies and practices; (v) statement confirming the correlation of the hedging instrument for the purpose of offsetting the exposure to the change in the fair value of the hedged item or cash flows related to the hedged risk; (vi) the highly probable nature of the forecast hedged transaction as well as the forecast  periods of transfer of gains or losses arising from hedging instruments from equity to profit or loss and the management's risk management objective and strategy; and (vii) criteria for evaluating the effect of credit risk on the protection relationship; and, (viii) metrics for determining effectiveness, as well as possible sources of ineffectiveness.

 

The Company has formal designations for hedge accounting for the following structures:


Cash flow hedge

 

The effective portion of the gain or loss of the hedging instrument is recognized directly in equity, under “Accumulated other comprehensive income”, while the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss for the year.

 

The amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, for example, when the hedged income or expense is recognized or when a forecasted sale occurs. When the hedged item is the cost of a nonfinancial asset or liability, the amounts recorded in equity are transferred to the initial carrying amount of such asset or liability.  If occurrence of the forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected, the amounts previously recognized in equity are transferred to profit or loss. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its classification as hedge is revoked, gains or losses previously recognized in comprehensive income remain in equity until the forecast transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss.

 

The cash flow hedging relationships of highly probable future exports or imports are considered to be continuous hedging relationships and qualify for hedge accounting.

 

Net investment hedge in foreign entities

 

Hedge of net investment in foreign operations is accounted for similarly to cash flow hedge. Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument related to the effective hedge portion is recognized under equity, in “Accumulated other comprehensive income”. The gain or loss related to the ineffective portion is immediately recognized in profit or loss. Accumulated gains and losses in equity are included in profit or loss for the year, when the foreign investment is sold.

 

Fair value hedge of certain financial liabilities

The Company designates certain debts (Note 18) as liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss, to eliminate or significantly reduce inconsistencies in measurement that would otherwise result in the recognition of gains and losses on the loans and derivatives on different bases. As a result, fluctuations in the fair value of loans are recognized under “Financial income (expenses)”, as “Fair value of financial instruments payable”, classified in the “Financial expenses” group.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Fair value hedge - inventories

 

The parent company Raízen designates inventories of by-products with pegged derivatives at fair value, as detailed in Notes 3.e and 8.

Evaluation of effectiveness tests

There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments, since the instruments are contracted with the same characteristics as the operations designated as the hedged items. The Company established a 1:1 coverage ratio for the relationships designated for hedge accounting. This parameter was defined considering that the underlying risk of the hedging instruments is similar to the hedged risks.


To evaluate the effectiveness of the hedge, the Company uses the hypothetical derivative method for cash flow hedge structures and analysis of critical terms for fair value hedge structures, comparing changes in fair value of hedging instruments with changes in fair value of hedged items attributable to hedged risks.

 

The sources of hedge ineffectiveness can be from: (i) differences in timing of cash flows from hedged items and from hedging instruments; (ii) different indices (and consequently different curves) associated with the hedged risk of hedged items and hedging instruments; and (iii) changes in expected amount of cash flows from hedged items and from hedging instruments.

 

(d)               Decarbonization credits (“CBIOs”)

 

The Company is a fossil fuel distributor and has carbon offsetting goals into the atmosphere through acquisition, and subsequent definitive withdrawal of the CBIO (retirement), according to established norms by Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (“ANP”) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) under the terms of the new Brazil’s National Biofuels Policy. 

 

The Company classifies the carbon credits purchased as a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss, including those issued for the certification of biofuel production to RESA and its subsidiaries. They are recognized under “Other receivables", in current assets, and initially measured based on the carbon credit acquisition price and/or certification (in the case of producers), matched against operating income. The goals established and published by the ANP remain in force until December of each year and are recorded by the Company as provision in "Other liabilities", in current liabilities, matched against operating income.

 

Payments for the purchase of CBIO credits are classified as cash flows from operating activities, in changes in assets and liabilities, as “Others, net”.

 

In June 2022, Decree 11,141/2022 was published, establishing that each fuel distributor had to prove compliance with its individual target by March 31 of each year. The same decree established that the target for 2022, had to be proven, exceptionally, by September 2023.


(e)                Inventories

 

In general, inventories are valued at the average cost of acquisition or formation of finished products, net of recoverable taxes, except for certain products that are measured at fair value based on observable market prices, if and when available, not exceeding net realizable value.

 

The costs of finished products and work in process comprise raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and respective direct production expenses (based on normal operating capacity) and non-recoverable taxes, which are related to the processes necessary to put the products in conditions of sale.

 

Loss allowances, such as: (i) adjustments to net realizable value, (ii) impaired items; and (iii) slow-moving and/or obsolete inventories are recorded when necessary. Normal production losses are part of the production cost for the respective period, while other losses, if any, are recognized directly in profit or loss for the year, without transiting through inventories, under the line item “Cost of goods sold, and services provided”.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(f)                 Biological assets

 

The Company’s biological assets refer to unharvested cane cultivated in sugarcane crops, which will be used as a raw material in the production of ethanol, sugar and bioenergy upon harvesting. The fair value measurement method is the cash flow discounted to present value. The valuation model considers the present value of expected cash flows to be generated, including projections of up to two years, considering the estimates of the effective date for cutting the unharvested sugarcane. Changes in fair values between the years, as well as their amortization, are allocated to the profit or loss under Cost of products sold and services provided.

 

(g)                Related parties

 

Raízen and its subsidiaries have a fully integrated management of the cash flow, the main instruments used for cash management are described below:

  • Funds Management Contract (“GRF”) - operation used between companies domiciled in Brazil

The subsidiary RESA, which centralizes the corporate activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, is responsible for cash management, based on the mentioned contract.

 

Such transactions are presented in the statement of cash flows, on a net basis, under cash flows from financing activities.

  • PPE contracts - transaction conducted between companies domiciled in Brazil and abroad

In certain situations, the Raízen’s subsidiaries domiciled abroad raise funds in the international financial market and subsequently transfer them to Raízen companies domiciled in Brazil, in the form of PPE contracts. These contracts are formalized pegged to exported volumes of products sufficient to settle the contracts.

 

Such transactions are presented under cash flows from investing activities when granted (outflow of funds) and under cash flows from financing activities when received (inflow of funds).

 

Operational and financial transactions with related parties are conducted on an arm’s length basis, in line with those prevailing in the market or with conditions the Company would contract with third parties.

 

(h)               Contract assets

 

The contract assets correspond to the bonuses granted to Raízen clients and are subject to deadlines and performance obligations, particularly the use of the quantities provided for in fuels supply contracts. As the contractual conditions are met, bonuses are amortized and recognized in the statement of income, under Net operating revenue.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(i)                 Investment in subsidiaries (individual financial statements) and in associates and joint ventures

 

Investments in entities over which the Company has significant influence or shared control are accounted for using the equity method, initially recorded in the statement of financial position at cost, plus changes after the acquisition of equity interest.

 

The statement of income reflects the share of the profit or loss from subsidiaries’ operations based on the equity method. When a change is directly recorded in equity of the subsidiary, associate or joint venture, the Company recognizes this fact in the statement of changes in equity, when applicable.

 

After application of the equity method, the Company establishes whether an additional impairment loss on its investment in its subsidiary, associate and joint venture should be recorded. The Company establishes, at each statement of financial position date, whether there is objective evidence that the investment is impaired. If that is the case, the Company calculates the impairment amount as the difference between the recoverable amount and the carrying amount of the subsidiary, associate and joint venture, and records this amount in the statement of income.

 

The accounting policies of the associates and joint ventures are adjusted, when necessary, to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Company.

 

Dividends and interest on own capital received from investments in subsidiaries (individual financial statements), in associates and joint ventures are classified as cash flow from investing activities.

 

(j)                 Property, plant, and equipment

 

Property, plant, and equipment items, including sugarcane plantation, are measured at historical acquisition or construction cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

 

Cost includes expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of an asset. The cost of assets built by the Company and its subsidiaries includes materials and direct labor, and any other cost to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to operate as intended by management, borrowing costs on qualifying assets, and non-recoverable taxes. Borrowing costs related to funds raised for construction in progress are capitalized upon completion of these projects.

 

Expected expenses with removal of fuel storage tanks are estimated and recorded as part of the cost of property, plant, and equipment, matched against the provision that will support such expenses, in current and non-current liabilities, depending on the expected term of the obligation, under “Other liabilities”.

 

Subsidiary RESA conducts the main scheduled maintenance activities at its bioenergy plants on an annual basis (off-season). This usually takes place between January and March and aim the inspect and replace components. The principal annual maintenance costs include costs for labor, materials, external services and overhead allocated during the off-season period. These costs are classified as parts and components that are frequently replaced, in property, plant and equipment, and are fully depreciated in the following harvest.

 

The cost of an equipment item that must be replaced annually is accounted for as a component of the equipment cost and depreciated over the next crop year.  Periodic maintenance costs are expensed when incurred as the replaced components do not improve production capacity or introduce improvements to equipment.

 

Other repairs and maintenance are recognized in income over the period in which they are incurred. The cost of any renewal that increases the useful life must be recorded and included in the asset's carrying amount if it is probable that future economic benefits after the renewal will exceed the initially assessed performance standard for the existing asset and these benefits will flow to the Company. Major renovations are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset.

 

Land is not depreciated.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the depreciation was calculated based on the estimated useful life of each asset. The weighted average annual depreciation rates are as follows:

 

Categories

 

2024

 

2023

Buildings and improvements

 

3%

 

2%

Machinery, equipment, and facilities

 

5%

 

5%

Vehicles, vessels, and aircraft

 

8%

 

8%

Sugarcane planting

 

20%

 

20%

Furniture, fixtures, and IT equipment

 

18%

 

16%

 

The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed by competent technical members and adjusted, as appropriate, at each year end.

 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the sales amounts with the carrying amount and are recognized in “Other operating revenue, net” in the statement of income.


(k)               Leases

 

The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.

 

Lease liabilities, including those whose underlying assets are of low value, are measured at the present value of lease payments without reflecting projected future inflation, which take into account recoverable taxes (PIS and COFINS), as well as non-cancellable terms and extension options when reasonably certain.

 

Payment flows are discounted at the nominal incremental borrowing rate on certain Raízen loans and financing, as interest rates implicit in lease agreements with third parties typically cannot be readily determined.

 

In the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the discount rates applied in accordance with the contractual term were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal

 

 

 

Actual

Contractual terms (years)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

1 year

 

14.6%

 

13.8%

 

6.8%

 

7.5%

2 years

 

14.6%

 

15.0%

 

6.9%

 

7.9%

3 years

 

14.5%

 

15.6%

 

7.0%

 

8.1%

4 years

 

14.5%

 

16.1%

 

7.0%

 

8.2%

5 years

 

14.5%

 

16.5%

 

7.1%

 

8.4%

6 years

 

14.5%

 

16.8%

 

7.1%

 

8.5%

7 years

 

14.4%

 

17.1%

 

7.2%

 

8.5%

8 years

 

14.4%

 

17.3%

 

7.2%

 

8.6%

9 years

 

14.4%

 

17.5%

 

7.2%

 

8.7%

More than 10 years

 

14.4%

 

18.1%

 

7.3%

 

8.8%

 

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, comprising the value of the initial measurement of the lease liability and, when applicable, adjusted for any lease payments made in advance, initial direct costs incurred, cost estimates for dismantling and removal, and incentives received.

 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the same depreciation method applied to similar property, plant and equipment items and, if applicable, will also be reduced by impairment losses.


The Company remeasures the lease liability if there is a change in the lease term or if there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in the index or rate used to determine these payments, and the remeasurement of the lease liability is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases contracts that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option.

 

Payments associated with short-term, indefinite-term leases without fixed payments are recognized as an expense over the term of the contract.

 

(l)                 Intangible assets 

  • Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess difference between the amount paid for the acquisition of a business and the net fair value of the assets and liabilities of the acquiree, measured by the expected future profitability. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is disclosed under Intangible assets.

 

Goodwill generated from acquisitions of Brazilian entities is recorded at cost and goodwill resulting from the acquisition of an entity abroad (with a functional currency different from the parent company Raízen) is converted by the closing rate. Goodwill is recorded at cost, less any impairment losses, when applicable, subjected to testing at least annually. For impairment test purposes, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, as of acquisition date, allocated to each cash generating unit of the Company expected to benefit from the business combination, regardless of other assets or liabilities of the acquiree being attributed to these units.

  • Intangible assets with defined useful life

Intangible assets with defined useful life are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization, and impairment losses, when applicable.

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the annual weighted average amortization rates are as follows:

 

Categories

 

2024

 

2023

Software license (1)

 

19%

 

16%

Brands (2)

 

11%

 

8%

Contractual relationships with clients (3)

 

4%

 

6%

Operating authorization (4)

 

3%

 

3%

Sharecropping agreements (5)

 

9%

 

9%

Sugarcane supply agreements (5)

 

10%

 

10%

Technology and others (6)

 

10%

 

9%

 

The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed and adjusted, as appropriate, at each year end.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(1)        Software license

Licenses acquired for computer programs are capitalized and amortized over their estimated useful life by Raízen. Software maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Expenses directly associated with software, controlled by Raízen, which are likely to generate economic benefits greater than costs for more than one year, are recognized as intangible assets.

 

(2)        Brands

In May 2021 and 2022, the Company, and the indirect subsidiary Neolubes entered into, respectively, licensing agreements for the use of the “Shell” brand with Shell Brands International AG (“Shell Brands”). Under these agreements, the Company maintains the right of use of the “Shell” Brand, in the fuel distribution, lubricant and related activities sector in Brazil, for a minimum period of 13 (thirteen) years, which can be renewed in certain cases, subject to compliance with certain conditions set out in the agreements.

 

The brands are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contracts of the Shell brand and over a period of 6 (six) years for the Barcos & Rodados brand, arising from the acquisition of Raízen Paraguay by the Company on November 1, 2021.


(3)        Contractual relations with clients

It corresponds to the intangible asset with a defined useful life acquired in the business combination of Raízen Argentina and Neolubes and recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected life of the contractual relation with the client.

 

(4)        Operating authorization

Corresponds to the right to use the license for the Company generation and distribution of energy in the Brazilian market, through 15 generating plants, acquired by indirect subsidiary Bioenergia Barra in the business combination of the acquisition and formation of Gera. Such intangible asset, was recognized at fair value on the acquisition date, have a finite useful life and are accounted for at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected life of the contractual relation with the client, which is valid until 2052.

(5)        Sharecropping and sugarcane supply agreements

These classes of intangible classes were acquired in a business combination and were recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. They have a defined useful life and are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the expected life of the contractual relation with the supplier and the client.

 

(6)        Technology

Refers to technologies developed by Iogen Corp. for the production of second-generation ethanol (“E2G”), represented by contractual rights including, among others, exclusivity to subsidiary RESA for the sale of these rights in the territories in which it operates.

(m)             Impairment of non-financial assets

 
The Company and its subsidiaries assess if there are indications of impairment of an asset on an annual basis. If indications are identified, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset item is the higher of: (a) its fair value less costs that would be incurred to sell it; and (b) its value in use. When necessary, the value in use is usually determined based on the discounted cash flow resulting from the continuous use of the asset until the end of its useful life.

 

Regardless of the existence of indications of impairment, goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, if any, are tested for impairment annually.

 

When the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the loss is recognized as an operating expense in the statement of income.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(n)              Suppliers and Agreements

 

Supplier balances correspond to obligations payable for goods or services that were acquired in the normal course of the Company's activities, recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method and adjusted for variations monetary and exchange rates incurred, when applicable

 

Additionally, the Company has agreements related to payments with financial institutions (“Agreements”), which allow certain suppliers to have, through specific conditions, the opportunity to advance their receivables relating to products sold and services provided to the Company, directly with the Financial Institution. In the aforementioned Agreements, it is up to the supplier to decide whether or not they wish to assign their credits and the terms of this acquisition, while it is up to the financial institutions to decide whether or not they wish to acquire these credits, without interference from Raízen. The use of the Agreements does not imply any change in the securities issued by its suppliers, maintaining the original trading conditions. The use of agreements by suppliers does not change the Company's cash operating cycle. Such operations are presented in the cash flow statement as a flow from operating activities.

 

The Company has commercial and financial operations under the scope of accounting standard

CPC 12 (R1) – Adjustment to present value and exercises judgment on the relevance of such effects on current and non-current assets and liabilities. Regarding transactions with suppliers and Agreements, as of March 31, 2024, there are no long-term transactions. In this sense, the recorded balances already substantially reflect the time value of money and the specific risks of the liability on its date original.

 

(o)                Provisions

 

Provisions are recognized when: (i) the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; (ii) it is likely that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and (iii) amounts may be reliably estimated.

 

(p)               Provision for legal disputes and contingent assets

 

The Company recognizes provisions for losses on legal and administrative proceedings in cases where the technical assessments of its legal advisors and Management's judgments consider future cash disbursements to be probable and the other conditions for recognizing a provision are met.

 

Contingent liabilities with probable likelihood of loss that cannot have their value measured and those with possible likelihood of loss are disclosed in notes, considering the best information available up to the disclosure date.

 

Contingent assets are not recognized but are disclosed in notes when the inflow of economic benefits is considered probable, and the amounts are material. If the inflow of economic benefits is virtually certain, which, in general, considers the final and unappealable court decision, and whose value can be reliably measured, the related asset ceases to be a contingent asset and its recognition is adequate.

(q)               Employee benefits

 

The Company and its subsidiaries have defined benefit and contribution supplementary pension plans, for which studies and actuarial calculations are prepared annually by an independent professional, which are reviewed by Management.

 

For the defined contribution, the expense is recognized in profit or loss when it occurs, while, for the defined benefit, the Company recognizes a liability based on a methodology that considers a series of factors that are determined by actuarial calculations, which use certain assumptions to determine the cost (or revenue) for the pension plan.

 

Actuarial gains or losses arising from adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded directly in equity as other comprehensive income, when incurred.

 

Past service costs are immediately recognized in the statement of income.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(r)                Share-based payment

 

The share-based equity settled payment plan is measured based on the fair value on the date the shares are granted and recognized as personnel expenses, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the employees unconditionally become entitled to the benefits.

 

The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of shares for which the service conditions and non-market vesting conditions are expected to be met, so that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of shares that do meet the related service conditions and non-market vesting conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no modification for differences between expected and actual benefits.

 

When the terms of an equity-settled transaction are modified (for example, by plan modifications), the recognized minimum expense is the fair value at the date of grant, provided that the original vesting conditions are met. An additional expense, measured at the modification date, is recognized for any modification that increases the fair value of share-based payments or that otherwise benefits employees. When a grant is canceled by the entity or counterparty, any remaining element of the grant's fair value is immediately recognized as an expense in the statement of income.

 

The fair value of the amount payable to employees in relation to the share appreciation rights, which are settled in cash, is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in liabilities during the period in which employees unconditionally acquire the right to payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date and at the settlement date, based on the fair value of the share appreciation rights. Any changes in the fair value of the corresponding liabilities are recognized in the statement of income as personnel expenses.

 

(s)                Treasury shares

 

Treasury shares represent shares that are bought back by Raízen, recognized at acquisition cost and less equity, and are available for specific and limited purposes. No gain or loss is recognized in the statement of income on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments. Any difference between the carrying amount and the consideration is recognized in under capital reserves, in equity.

 

(t)                 Income tax and social contribution

 

Income tax and social contribution income (expenses) for the year comprise current and deferred taxes. Income taxes are recognized in the statement of income, except to the extent they relate to items directly recognized in equity or comprehensive income, as applicable. In this case, the taxes are also recognized in equity or comprehensive income.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

Current and deferred income tax and social contribution are determined based on the tax legislation enacted or substantially enacted at the date of the statement of financial position in the countries where the Company entities operate and generate taxable profit. Management regularly assesses the positions assumed in the income tax calculations with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations give rise to different interpretations, and records provisions, when appropriate, based on estimated amounts payable to tax authorities.

 

In Brazil, income tax is calculated on taxable profit at a rate of 15%, plus surtax of 10% on profit exceeding R$240 over 12 months, whereas social contribution tax is calculated at a rate of 9% on taxable profit, both recognized on an accrual basis. In other words, the Company is subject to a theoretical combined tax rate equivalent to 34%.

 

Deferred income tax and social contribution related to income tax and social contribution tax losses and temporary differences are stated net in the statement of financial position when there is a legal right and the intention to offset them when calculating current taxes, related to the same legal entity and the same tax authority.

 

Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities in different entities or different countries are usually presented separately, and not on a net basis. Deferred taxes are calculated based on the rates established upon their realization and are reviewed annually.

 

Tax prepayments or current amounts subject to offsetting are stated under current or non-current assets, according to their estimated realization.


(u)               Capital and remuneration to shareholders

 

Capital is represented by common and preferred shares. Incremental expenses directly attributable to the issue of shares, when incurred, are presented as a deduction from equity, as additional capital contribution, net of tax effects.

 

Common shares have full voting rights and preferred shares have restricted voting rights related to certain matters set forth in the Company’s Bylaws. Only common shares have convertibility rights, each common share can be converted by decision of its holder into a preferred share at the ratio of 1:1, subject to the limits set forth in the Brazilian Corporate Law.

 

Remuneration to shareholders is made in the form of dividends and/or interest on own capital.

 

Both common and preferred shares are entitled to receive mandatory dividends on the same basis, corresponding to 1% of the Company`s adjusted net income, in accordance with its Bylaws and the Brazilian Corporate Law. Common and preferred shares are entitled to reimbursement based on share price.

 

Interest on own capital is allocated to mandatory minimum dividends for the year, as provided for in the Company’s Bylaws, recorded in the statement of income, as required by tax laws, and reversed against retained earnings (current year) and/or income reserves (prior years) in equity, similarly to dividends, resulting in a tax credit recognized in profit or loss for the year.

 

Withholding income tax (“IRRF”) of 15% is levied on interest on own capital, except for immune and exempt shareholders, as established in the applicable legislation.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

Remuneration to shareholders is classified as cash flow from financing activities, when paid.

 

(v)                Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to the Company's shareholders by the weighted average number of shares (common and preferred) outstanding during the year.

 

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the profit and the weighted average number of shares, taking into account the conversion of all potential shares with a dilutive effect (equity instruments, contracts capable of resulting in the issuance of shares and/or restricted shares within share-based payment plans).

 

(w)              Business combinations and goodwill

 

The Company adopts the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities assumed, and any equity instruments issued by the Company. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, where applicable. Acquisition-related costs are recorded in the statement of income as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired; liabilities (including contingent) assumed in a business combination are initially measured at fair value on the acquisition date.

 

The Company recognizes the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, both for its fair value and for the proportional portion of the noncontrolling interest in the fair value of the acquiree's net assets. Measurement of the noncontrolling interest is determined for each acquisition made.

 

The excess of the consideration transferred and of the fair value on the date of acquisition of any previous equity interest in the acquiree in relation to the fair value of the Company’s interest in the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. When applicable, in acquisitions in which the Company attributes fair value to noncontrolling interests, the determination of goodwill also includes the value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and goodwill is determined considering the interest of the Company and of noncontrolling interests. When the consideration transferred is less than the fair value of the net assets of the acquiree, the difference is recognized directly in the statement of income for the year as a bargain purchase.


(x)                Environmental issues

 

The Company minimizes the risks associated with environmental issues through operating procedures and controls and investments in pollution control systems and equipment. The Company records a provision for loss on environmental expenses, under “Other liabilities”, to the extent that it is necessary to conduct environmental remediation of the damage caused.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(y)                Segment information

 

An operating segment is a component of the Company that conducts business activities from which revenues may be obtained and expenses incurred, including revenues and expenses related to transactions with other Company components. All operating income of the operating segments is frequently reviewed by the Company’s CEO and by the Board of Directors for purposes of decisions concerning funds to be allocated to the segment and performance evaluation, and for which individual financial information is available.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company’s main operating decision-makers reassessed its internal organization and the breakdown of its segments, which resulted in the following changes in the reportable segments: (i) new operating segment called “Other segments”, which represents the convenience and proximity store businesses and financial products and services businesses; and (ii) allocation of general and administrative expenses related to corporate areas as "Non-segmented". Accordingly, the Company restated the segment information previously reported for the year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

2.4.              Impacts of the new IFRS and IFRIC on the financial statements

 

The following amendments were adopted for the first time by Raízen for the year beginning on April 1, 2023:

  • Amendments to IAS 1 - Definition of liabilities as current or non-current (equivalent to revision 20 of the Brazilian Accounting Pronouncements Committee): In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of IAS 1, to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify what is meant by a right to defer settlement, that a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period, that classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right, and also that only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification.
  • Amendments to IAS 8 - Definition of accounting estimates (equivalent to revision 20 of the Brazilian Accounting Pronouncements Committee): In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 8, in which it introduces the definition of ‘accounting estimates. The amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the correction of errors. They also explain how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates.
  • Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 - Disclosure of accounting policies (equivalent to revision 20 of the Brazilian Accounting Pronouncements Committee): In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgments, in which it provides guidance and examples to help entities apply materiality judgments to accounting policy disclosures. The amendments aim to help entities provide accounting policy disclosures that are more useful by replacing the requirement for entities to disclose their ‘significant’ accounting policies with a requirement to disclose their ‘material’ accounting policies; and adding guidance on how entities apply the concept of materiality in making decisions about accounting policy disclosures.
  • Amendments to IAS 12 - Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (equivalent to revision 20 of the Brazilian Accounting Pronouncements Committee): In May 2021, the Board issued amendments to IAS 12, which narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under IAS 12, so that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The amendments should be applied to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, a deferred tax asset (provided that sufficient taxable profit is available) and a deferred tax liability should also be recognized for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with leases and decommissioning obligations.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

  • IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts: On January 10, 2023, IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts came into force, in particular, all entities, including those that are not insurers, will also have to consider whether they have entered into any contracts that meet the definition of insurance contracts.

The aforementioned amendments and improvements did not have material impacts for the Company.

 

2.5.              New IFRS and IFRI              C (IFRS’ Interpretations Committee) applicable to financial statements

 

The following amendments to standards have been issued by the IASB but are not yet effective for the year ended March 31, 2024. Early adoption of standards is encouraged by the IASB:

  • Amendments to IFRS 16: Lease liability in a sale and leaseback: Clarifies aspects to be considered for treatment of a transfer of asset as sale. The effective application date of this amendment is January 1, 2024, and, in the case of the Company, April 1, 2024.
  • Amendments to IAS 1 – Non-current liabilities with covenants: Clarifies aspects of separate classifications of current and non-current assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position, establishing presentation based on liquidity when providing dependable and most relevant information. The effective application date of this amendment is January 1, 2024, and, in the case of the Company, April 1, 2024.
  • Amendments IAS 12 – Income Taxes: Clarifies aspects related to the recognition and disclosure of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two rules published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The effective application date of this amendment is January 1, 2024, and, in the case of the Company, April 1, 2024, for Spain and Canada. In all countries in which the Company has relevant industrial and commercial activities, subsidiaries are taxed at nominal income tax rates higher than 15%, except in Paraguay where the rate is 10%. There is no expectation for 2024 and subsequent years that there will be legislative changes or extraordinary transactions that result in effective income tax rates lower than 15% in the geographies in which the Company and its subsidiaries carry out relevant industrial and commercial activities. Therefore, the Company does not expect significant exposure to the effects of Pillar 2 in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates, and consequently, it does not expect significant impacts on its financial statements due to such amendment, and there are no exceptions to be applied and disclosed.
  • Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 – Supplier finance arrangements: In May 2023, the IASB published changes to IAS 7 – Cash flow statements and IFRS 7 - Financial instruments: disclosure, to clarify the characteristics of supplier financing agreements and require additional disclosures of these arrangements. These changes are intended to help users of financial statements understand the effects of financing agreements with suppliers on an entity's obligations, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk. These changes are applicable for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, in the case of the Company, from April 1, 2024.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


The Company voluntarily adopted these changes in advance for the year ending March 31, 2024, and, according to practical expediency, comparative disclosures are not required.

  • Amendments to IAS 21 – Lack of exchangeability: Clarifies aspects related to the accounting treatment and disclosure when a currency lacks exchangeability into another currency. The effective application date of this amendment is January 1, 2025, and, in the case of the Company, April 1, 2025.
  • IFRS S1 – General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 – Climate-related Disclosures: Provide new disclosure requirements regarding, respectively, sustainability-related risks and opportunities and specific climate-related disclosures. CVM approved the resolution that establishes the voluntary option of disclosing sustainability-related financial information for publicly held companies, investment funds and securitization companies for years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The Company is assessing the possible impacts of these standards, whose adoption is required for years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and, in the Company’s case, April 1, 2026.

The Company is currently reviewing the accounting policy disclosures to confirm whether they are consistent with the required amendments. However, no material impacts are expected for the Company from the amendments mentioned above.

 

There are no other IFRS standards or IFRIC interpretations not yet effective that could have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.


 

(a)                Overview

 

The Company is exposed to the following risks arising from its operations, which are equalized and managed through certain financial instruments:

  • Interest rate risk
  • Price risk
  • Exchange rate risk
  • Credit risk
  • Liquidity risk

This note presents information on the Company’s exposure to each of the mentioned risks, the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Company’s capital management.

 

(b)               Risk management structure

 

The Company has specific treasury and trading policies that define guideline for risk management, never operating with derivatives beyond the total notional total of the underlying asset or liability. In this way, the Company contracts financial instruments with the objective of protection, carried out through an analysis of exposure to the risk for which Management seeks coverage.



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

To monitor activities and ensure compliance with policies, the Company has the following main committees: (i) Risk Committee which meets weekly to analyze the behavior of the commodities (sugar and oil derivates) and foreign exchange markets with the objective to deliberate on hedging positions and pricing strategies for exports or imports of products, aiming to reduce the adverse effects of changes in commodity prices and exchange rates; and (ii) Ethanol and Derivates Committee which meets monthly to assess the risks associated with the sale of ethanol and petroleum derivates and compliance with the limits defined in the risk policies.

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the fair values related to transactions involving derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes are presented below:

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

Fair value

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Price risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Futures contracts

27,815,490

 

39,854,841

 

1,798,373

 

515,401

 

27,815,490

 

39,854,841

 

1,798,373

 

515,401

Exchange rate risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange rate derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Futures contracts

59,755

 

157,492

 

(1,254)

 

956

  Forward contracts

8,234,534

 

8,693,968

 

180,323

 

246,246

  Locked-in exchange

-

 

232,716

 

-

 

4,344

  Exchange swap

(15,338,334)

 

(12,104,053)

 

(180,239)

 

9,783

 

(7,044,045)

 

(3,019,877)

 

(1,170)

 

261,329

Interest rate risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap

(10,286,046)

 

(7,583,083)

 

805,612

 

264,795

Inflation swap and others

(10,056,661)

 

-

 

(129,721)

 

-

 

(20,342,707)

 

(7,583,083)

 

675,891

 

264,795

Total

 

 

 

 

2,473,094

 

1,041,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

6,785,291

 

6,452,593

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

2,611,028

 

2,826,733

Total assets

 

 

 

 

9,396,319

 

9,279,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

(5,006,683)

 

(6,269,699)

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

(1,916,542)

 

(1,968,102)

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

(6,923,225)

 

(8,237,801)

Total

 

 

 

 

2,473,094

 

1,041,525


38

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(c)                Price risk

 

Price risk arises from the possibility of fluctuating market prices for products traded, mainly VHP sugar, refined and white sugar, diesel (heating oil), gasoline, ethanol, electric power and petroleum (crude oil). These price oscillations may lead to material changes in sales revenues and costs. To mitigate this risk, the Company constantly monitors the market to anticipate price changes.

 

As of March 31, 2024, the Company has contracted the operations described below:

 

Price risk: commodity derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2024

Derivatives

 

Long/Short

 

Market

 

Contract

 

Maturity

 

Notional (units)

 

Notional

(R$ thousand)

 

Fair value

(R$ thousand)

Futures

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr/24 to Feb/26

 

7,847,345

t

18,962,880

 

(133,165)

Futures

 

Short

 

NYSE LIFFE

 

Sugar#5

 

Apr /24 to Nov/24

 

353,550

t

1,117,515

 

(2,733)

Futures

 

Short

 

OTC

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Sep/25

 

1,940,296

t

4,388,669

 

(345,789)

Options

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Feb /25

 

1,170,132

t

(3,412,225)

 

(50,356)

Options

 

Short

 

OTC

 

Sugar#11

 

May/24 to Apr /25

 

32,818

t

(78,677)

 

(2,119)

Subtotal – sugar futures short position

 

 

 

 

 

11,344,141

 

20,978,162

 

(534,162)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Feb /26

 

(6,440,627)

t

(14,860,614)

 

297,920

Futures

 

Long

 

NYSE LIFFE

 

Sugar#5

 

Apr /24 to Feb /25

 

(62,000)

t

(190,583)

 

9,586

Futures

 

Long

 

OTC

 

Sugar#11

 

Jan /24 to Apr /25

 

(74,000)

t

(88,717)

 

274

Options

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Feb /25

 

(1,284,386)

t

3,250,465

 

65,040

Options

 

Long

 

OTC

 

Sugar#11

 

May/24 to Nov/24

 

(13,920)

t

32,965

 

1,697

Subtotal - sugar futures long position

 

 

 

 

 

(7,874,933)

 

(11,856,484)

 

374,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical fixed

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Jan/31

 

19,934,380

t

47,535,015

 

(187,526)

Physical fixed

 

Short

 

NYSE LIFFE

 

Sugar#5

 

Apr /24 to Mar/25

 

229,524

t

822,053

 

48,710

Subtotal – physical fixed sugar short position

 

 

 

 

 

20,163,904

 

48,357,068

 

(138,816)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical fixed

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

Apr /24 to Dec/28

 

(10,783,397)

t

(26,609,591)

 

732,868

Physical fixed

 

Long

 

NYSE LIFFE

 

Sugar#5

 

Apr /24 to Jan/30

 

(1,014,538)

t

(2,153,552)

 

85,336

Subtotal - physical fixed sugar long position

 

 

 

 

 

(11,797,935)

 

(28,763,143)

 

818,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal – sugar futures (1)

 

 

 

 

 

11,835,177

 

28,715,603

 

519,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Short

 

B3

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to mar/25

 

121,440

277,668

 

454

Futures

 

Short

 

CME

 

Ethanol

 

May/24

 

1,586

98,250

 

(11)

Futures

 

Short

 

NYMEX

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Mar/25

 

2,558,003

3,763,343

 

(44,803)

Futures

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Dec/24

 

220,000

766,901

 

(19,010)

Options

 

Short

 

NYMEX

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Jun/24

 

79,500

(162,548)

 

(2,513)

Subtotal – ethanol futures short position

 

 

 

 

 

2,980,529

 

4,743,614

 

(65,883)



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Price risk: commodity derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2024

Derivatives

 

Long/Short

 

Market

 

Contract

 

Maturity

 

Notional (units)

 

Notional

(R$ thousand)

 

Fair value

(R$ thousand)

Futures

 

Long

 

B3

 

Ethanol

 

Apr/24 to Mar/25

 

(138,900)

(324,441)

 

(130)

Futures

 

Long

 

CME

 

Ethanol

 

May/24 to Jul/24

 

(3,348)

(211,452)

 

15

Futures

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Mar/25

 

(2,702,133)

(3,945,175)

 

96,005

Futures

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Dec/24

 

(192,900)

(662,811)

 

26,595

Options

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Jun/24

 

(79,500)

170,684

 

4,956

Subtotal – ethanol futures long position

 

 

 

 

 

(3,116,781)

 

(4,973,195)

 

127,441

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical fixed

 

Short

 

CHGOETHNL

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Dec/26

 

341,842

1,891,994

 

97,609

Physical fixed

 

Long

 

CHGOETHNL

 

Ethanol

 

Apr /24 to Jun/30

 

    (560,481)

     (1,589,571)

 

77,455

Subtotal - physical fixed ethanol

 

 

 

 

 

  (218,639)

 

302,423

 

175,064

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal – ethanol futures

 

 

 

 

 

(354,891)

 

72,842

 

236,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Short

 

NYMEX

 

Gasoline

 

Apr /24 to Nov/24

 

77,592

275,579

 

(775)

Futures

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Gasoline

 

Apr /24 to Nov/24

 

(9,381)

(30,803)

 

638

Subtotal - gasoline futures

 

 

 

 

 

68,211

 

244,776

 

(137)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Short

 

NYMEX

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Feb /25

 

5,248,016

9,379,603

 

(180,623)

Futures

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Dec/25

 

2,277,289

6,133,719

 

(168,034)

Futures

 

Short

 

OTC

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Sep/24

 

16,593

(19,273)

 

(4,923)

Subtotal - heating oil futures short position

 

 

 

 

 

7,541,898

 

15,494,049

 

(353,580)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to May/25

 

(3,429,425)

(8,729,534)

 

191,772

Futures

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Dec/25

 

(2,559,532)

(8,058,717)

 

90,457

Futures

 

Long

 

OTC

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to May/24

 

(5,531)

4,449

 

264

Options

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Heating oil

 

Aug/24

 

(20,034)

56,798

 

1,415

Subtotal - heating oil futures long position

 

 

 

 

 

(6,014,522)

 

(16,727,004)

 

283,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures

 

Short

 

ICE

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to May/24

 

96,064

t

311,446

 

(12,444)

Futures

 

Long

 

ICE

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to May/24

 

(76,570)

t

(233,876)

 

4,920

Subtotal - heating oil futures

 

 

 

 

 

19,494

 

77,570

 

(7,524)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical fixed

 

Short

 

NYMEX

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Nov/24

 

8,986,702

4,991,293

 

(261,529)

Physical fixed

 

Long

 

NYMEX

 

Heating oil

 

Apr /24 to Dec/24

 

(17,445,990)

(8,481,876)

 

510,156

Subtotal - physical fixed heating oil

 

 

 

 

 

(8,459,288)

 

(3,490,583)

 

248,627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subtotal - heating oil futures

 

 

 

 

 

(6,912,418)

 

(4,645,968)

 

171,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical fixed

 

Short

 

CCEE/OTC

 

Energy

 

Apr /24 to Dec/42

 

66,336,978

mwh

12,303,814

 

(4,019)

Physical fixed

 

Long

 

CCEE/OTC

 

Energy

 

Apr /24 to Sep/53

 

(51,388,442)

mwh

(8,875,577)

 

874,733

Subtotal - physical fixed energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,948,536

 

3,428,237

 

870,714

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net exposure of commodity derivatives as of March 31, 2024

 

27,815,490

 

1,798,373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net exposure of commodity derivatives as of March 31, 2023

 

39,854,841

 

515,401

 

(1)               Includes sales of 100% traceable raw sugar produced from non-genetically modified sugarcane (“Non-GMO”).

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(d)               Exchange rate risk

 

Currency risk derives from the possibility of fluctuations in exchange rates used for revenue from exports, imports, debt flows and other assets and liabilities in foreign currency. The Company uses derivative operations to manage cash flow risks denominated, substantially, in US dollars, net of other cash and cash equivalent flows.


As of March 31, 2024, the Company has contracted the operations described below:

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange rate risk: foreign exchange derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2024

Derivatives

 

Long/Short

 

Market

 

Contract

 

Maturity

 

Notional (US$ thousand)

 

Notional

(R$ thousand)

 

Fair value

(R$ thousand)

Futures

 

Short

 

B3

 

Commercial Dollar

 

Apr/24 to May/24

 

1,706,640

 

8,526,715

 

(31,656)

Futures

 

Long

 

B3

 

Commercial Dollar

 

Apr/24 to May/24

 

(1,694,680)

 

(8,466,960)

 

30,402

Subtotal - futures

 

 

 

 

 

11,960

 

59,755

 

(1,254)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward

 

Short

 

OTC

 

NDF

 

Apr/24 to Jul/26

 

6,504,556

 

32,498,063

 

53,142

Forward

 

Long

 

OTC

 

NDF

 

Apr/24 to Oct/25

 

(4,856,397)

 

(24,263,529)

 

127,181

Subtotal - forward (1)

 

 

 

 

 

1,648,159

 

8,234,534

 

180,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange swap

 

Long

 

OTC

 

Exchange swap

 

Jan/27

 

(150,000)

 

(749,430)

 

(1,102)

Exchange swap

 

Long

 

OTC

 

Exchange swap

 

Apr/24 to Mar/30

 

(2,920,000)

 

(14,588,904)

 

(179,137)

Subtotal - foreign exchange swap (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,070,000)

 

(15,338,334)

 

(180,239)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net exposure of foreign exchange derivatives as of March 31, 2024

 

 

 

(1,409,881)

 

(7,044,045)

 

(1,170)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net exposure of foreign exchange derivatives as of March 31, 2023

 

 

 

(594,417)

 

(3,019,877)

 

261,329

 

(1) As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the NDFs contracted to hedge certain loans and financing have a negative fair value of R$ 100,080 and R$ 127,275, respectively.


(2) Derivative instruments designed for hedge accounting (fair value hedge), having as hedge object certain loans and financing (Note 18.l).


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


As of March 31, 2024, the summary of the net foreign exchange exposure of the Company’s consolidated statement of financial position, considering the parity of all foreign currencies to US$, is presented below:

 

 

R$

 

US$ (in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5)

7,328,293

 

1,466,773

Securities (Note 6.a)

720,716

 

144,253

Restricted cash (Note 6.b)

537,390

 

107,560

Foreign trade accounts receivable (Note 7)

4,648,778

 

930,463

Advances to suppliers (Note 16.c)

37,897

 

7,585

Related parties (Note 11.a)

(3,470,487)

 

(694,625)

Advances from clients (Note 20)

(7,834,492)

 

(1,568,090)

Suppliers (Note 16.a)

(5,838,661)

 

(1,168,620)

Loans and financing (Note 18)

(22,187,714)

 

(4,440,918)

Lease liabilities (Note 17.b)

(255,122)

 

(51,063)

Other liabilities (1)

(243,354)

 

(48,708)

Derivative financial instruments (Note 3.d)

 

 

1,409,881

 

 

 

 

Foreign Currency exposure, net

 

 

(3,905,509)

 

 

 

 

Derivatives settled in the month following closing (2)

 

 

10,699

 

 

 

 

Net foreign currency exposure, adjusted as of March 31, 2024 (3) / (4)

 

 

(3,894,810)

 

 

 

 

Net foreign currency exposure, adjusted as of March 31, 2023 (4)

 

 

(2,974,264)


(1) Net present value of the consideration payable for the acquisition of Raízen Paraguay.
(2) Maturities as of the 1st business day of the subsequent month, whose settlement was given by reference rate of the US dollar, calculated by the Central Bank of Brazil on the last closing day of the month, quoted at R$ 5.00 (R$ 5,08 in 2023).
(3) The adjusted net currency exposure will be substantially offset in the future with highly probable future revenues of product exports and/costs of product imports.
(4) Book balance of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the statement of financial position date, except for the notional value of exchange rate derivative financial instruments.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(e)                Hedge accounting effect

 

Raízen formally designates transactions subject to hedge accounting for the purpose of hedging cash flows. The main hedges designated are sugar and ethanol revenues, as applicable, cost of oil by-products import, and foreign and local currency debts.

 

The impacts recognized in the Company’s equity and the estimated realization in profit or loss are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year of realization

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial instruments

 

Market

 

Risk

 

2024 /2025

 

2025 /2026

 

2026 /2027

 

Above 2027

 

Contributed equity valuation adjustments (1)

 

2024

 

2023

Futures

 

OTC / ICE

 

Sugar#11 / Sugar#5

 

(174,027)

 

15,935

 

-

 

-

 

2,580,141

 

2,422,049

 

1,609,907

Futures

 

B3 / NYMEX / OTC

 

Ethanol

 

1,786

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

446,098

 

447,884

 

444,278

Futures

 

NYMEX / OTC

 

Heating Oil

 

(4,244)

 

1,402

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,842)

 

-

Options

 

ICE

 

Sugar#11

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

90,028

 

90,028

 

78,664

Forward

 

OTC

 

Exchange

 

354,951

 

101,413

 

87,463

 

274,558

 

(381,935)

 

436,450

 

408,848

Debts

 

OTC

 

Exchange

 

(256,389)

 

(256,389)

 

(256,389)

 

-

 

1,070,489

 

301,322

 

251,602

 

 

 

 

 

 

(77,923)

 

(137,639)

 

(168,926)

 

274,558

 

3,804,821

 

3,694,891

 

2,793,299

(-) Deferred taxes

 

26,494

 

46,797

 

57,435

 

(93,350)

 

(1,293,639)

 

(1,256,263)

 

(949,722)

Effect on equity

 

(51,429)

 

(90,842)

 

(111,491)

 

181,208

 

2,511,182

 

2,438,628

 

1,843,577

 

(1)      Other comprehensive income contributed by the corporate reorganization of RESA and the business combination of Raízen Centro-Sul, in the amount of R$ 2,366,247 and R$ 144,935, respectively, occurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

 

Changes in consolidated balances in other comprehensive income for the year are as follows:

 

Cash flow hedge

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Balance at beginning of year

(522,665)

 

(782,410)

 

(1,974,965)

Movement occurred in the year:

 

 

 

 

 

Designation as hedge accounting

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of commodity futures

(1,189,475)

 

(892,510)

 

(3,471,437)

Fair value of forward exchange contracts

868,760

 

144,543

 

2,288,425

Debts

6,932

 

(41,807)

 

214,249

 

(313,783)

 

(789,774)

 

(968,763)

Realizations and write-offs of commodities and foreign exchange results

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating revenue

1,245,885

 

1,169,822

 

2,863,860

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(26,267)

 

14,093

 

(36,916)

Other operating expenses, net

(4,243)

 

(589)

 

(51,279)

 

1,215,375

 

1,183,326

 

2,775,665

Total movements occurred during the year (before deferred taxes)

901,592

 

393,552

 

1,806,902

Effect of deferred taxes on equity adjustments

(306,541)

 

(133,807)

 

(614,347)

 

595,051

 

259,745

 

1,192,555

Balance at the end of year

72,386

 

(522,665)

 

(782,410)

 

For the year ended March 31, 2024, there were no reclassifications to financial results referring to ineffective portions of the structures designated as cash flow hedges.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Fair value hedge

 

The Company designates at fair value the inventories and highly probable purchases of oil by-products with pegged derivatives. Risk management is primarily intended for recognizing inventory at a floating price, as Raízen’s sales revenue will be upon sale of products to its clients. Hedge accounting aims to minimize any type of mismatching in the statement of income for the year, causing both the derivatives and the inventory to be recorded at fair value, with the change being recognized under Cost of products sold and services provided, whose positive impact, was R$ 9,903 as of March 31, 2024 (positive impact of R$ 5,145 in 2023 and R$ 55,876 in 2022). As of March 31, 2024, the fair value measurement balance of inventories  increased by R$ 6,952 (decreased by R$ 2,951 in 2023).

 

(f)                 Interest rate risk

 

The Company monitors fluctuations in variable interest rates related to certain debts, especially those linked to, SOFR and IPCA, as well as other costs linked to inflation variations and uses, when necessary, derivative instruments with the aim of managing these risks.

 

The table below shows the positions of derivative financial instruments used to hedge interest rate risk:

  

Interest rate risk: Interest derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2024
Derivatives
Long/Short
Market
Contract
Maturity
Notional (US$ thousand)

Notional

(R$ thousand)


Fair value

(R$ thousand)

Interest rate swap (1)
Long
OTC
Interest rate swap
Apr/24 to Aug/37
(2,058,774)
(10,286,046)
805,612
Inflation swap and others
Long
OTC
Inflation swap and others
May/24 a Mar/34
(2,012,862)
(10,056,661)
(129,721)










(4,071,636)
(20,342,707)
675,891
Net exposure of interest derivatives as of March 31, 2024








(4,071,636)
(20,342,707)
675,891















Net exposure of interest derivatives as of March 31, 2023








(1,492,615)
(7,583,083)
264,795


(1)              Derivative instruments designed for hedge accounting (fair value hedge), having as hedge object certain loans and financing (Note 18.l).


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(g)                Summary of hedge effects on the consolidated profit or loss for the year, excluding mark-to-market from trade agreement and inventories


 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge effects on the consolidated profit or loss

 

 

 

 

Selected result information

 

Exposure

 

Hedge

 

Exchange

 

Commodities

 

Interest

 

Total

 

Income excluding hedge effects

 

2024

Net operating revenue

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

803,522

 

(1,725,963)

 

-

 

(922,441)

 

221,376,680

 

220,454,239

Cost of products sold, and services provided

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

19,537

 

(87,183)

 

-

 

(67,646)

 

(204,662,996)

 

(204,730,642)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

823,059

 

(1,813,146)

 

-

 

(990,087)

 

16,713,684

 

15,723,597

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(8,992,396)

 

(8,992,396)

Other operating revenue, net

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow

 

4,029

 

226

 

-

 

4,255

 

1,443,601

 

1,447,856

Equity accounting result

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(252,430)

 

(252,430)

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

 

827,088

 

(1,812,920)

 

-

 

(985,832)

 

8,912,459

 

7,926,627

Financial results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Financial expenses

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Fair value

 

115,085

 

-

 

(194,578)

 

(79,493)

 

(6,049,391)

 

(6,128,884)

   Financial income

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

851,619

 

851,619

   Exchange variations

 

Foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow

 

13,941

 

-

 

-

 

13,941

 

326,325

 

340,266

   Net effect of derivatives

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

(462,883)

 

(91,611)

 

(823,046)

 

(1,377,540)

 

-

 

(1,377,540)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(333,857)

 

(91,611)

 

(1,017,624)

 

(1,443,092)

 

(4,871,447)

 

(6,314,539)

Income (loss) before income tax and social contribution

 

493,231

 

(1,904,531)

 

(1,017,624)

 

(2,428,924)

 

4,041,012

 

1,612,088


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge effects on the consolidated profit or loss

 

 

 

 

Selected result information

 

Exposure

 

Hedge

 

Exchange

 

Commodities

 

Interest

 

Total

 

Income excluding hedge effects

 

2023

Net operating revenue

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

844,185

 

(2,234,068)

 

-  

 

(1,389,883)

 

247,221,673

 

245,831,790

Cost of products sold, and services provided

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

(10,784)

 

(616,094)

 

-  

 

(626,878)

 

(229,937,205)

 

(230,564,083)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

833,401

 

(2,850,162)

 

-  

 

(2,016,761)

 

17,284,468

 

15,267,707

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,788,746)

 

(7,788,746)

Other operating revenue, net

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow

 

  591 

 

-  

 

-  

 

591

 

736,881  

 

737,472

Equity accounting result

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(130,092)

 

(130,092)

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

 

833,992

 

(2,850,162)

 

-  

 

(2,016,170)

 

10,102,511

 

8,086,341

Financial results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Financial expenses

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Fair value

 

534,568

 

-  

 

90,475

 

625,043

 

(4,563,127)

 

(3,938,084)

   Financial income

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

819,660

 

819,660

   Exchange variations

 

Foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow

 

5,077  

 

-  

 

-  

 

5,077  

 

(677,550)

 

(672,473)

   Net effect of derivatives

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

(779,604)

 

(122,005)

 

(130,255)

 

(1,031,864)

 

-

 

(1,031,864)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(239,959)

 

(122,005)

 

(39,780)

 

(401,744)

 

(4,421,017)

 

(4,822,761)

Income (loss) before income tax and social contribution

 

594,033

 

(2,972,167)

 

(39,780)

 

(2,417,914)

 

5,681,494

 

3,263,580

 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 


 

 

 

 

 

Hedge effects on the consolidated profit or loss

 

 

 

 

Selected result information

 

Exposure

 

Hedge

 

Exchange

 

Commodities

 

Interest

 

Total

 

Income excluding hedge effects

 

2022

Net operating revenue

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

(43,811)

 

(2,890,322)

 

-  

 

(2,934,133)

 

197,701,451

 

194,767,318

Cost of products sold, and services provided

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

55,743

 

(970,786)

 

-  

 

(915,043)

 

(181,738,412)

 

(182,653,455)

Gross income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

11,932

 

(3,861,108)

 

-  

 

(3,849,176)

 

15,963,039

 

12,113,863

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,278,911)

 

(6,278,911)

Other operating revenue (expenses), net

 

Operating income

 

Cash flow

 

44,031

 

1,114

 

-  

 

45,145

 

511,260  

 

556,405

Equity accounting result

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(68,589)

 

(68,589)

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution





 

55,963

 

(3,859,994)

 

-  

 

(3,804,031)

 

10,126,799

 

6,322,768

Financial results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial expenses

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Fair value

 

318,506

 

-  

 

274,200

 

592,706

 

(2,625,368)

 

(2,032,662)

Financial income

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

617,521

 

617,521

Exchange variations

 

Foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow

 

(12,360)

 

-  

 

-  

 

(12,360)

 

2,063,627

 

2,051,267

Net effect of derivatives

 

Interest and foreign exchange variations on loans and financing

 

Cash flow and fair value

 

(1,921,090)

 

54,435

 

(445,546)

 

(2,312,201)

 

(395,341)

 

(2,707,542)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,614,944)

 

54,435

 

(171,346)

 

(1,731,855)

 

(339,561)

 

(2,071,416)

Income (loss) before income tax and social contribution

 

(1,558,981)

 

(3,805,559)

 

(171,346)

 

(5,535,886)

 

9,787,238

 

4,251,352


47


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


The breakdown of commodity hedge effects on the consolidated operating income, during the year ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, is shown below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

Sugar

 

Ethanol

 

Petroleum and its derivatives

 

Total commodities

Net operating revenue

(1,690,102)

 

(35,861)

 

-

 

(1,725,963)

Cost of products sold, and services provided

466,531

 

(172,280)

 

(381,434)

 

(87,183)

Gross income (loss)

(1,223,571)

 

(208,141)

 

(381,434)

 

(1,813,146)

Other operating revenue, net

-

 

226

 

-

 

226

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

(1,223,571)

 

(207,915)

 

(381,434)

 

(1,812,920)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

Sugar

 

Ethanol

 

Petroleum and its derivatives

 

Total commodities

Net operating revenue

(2,257,626)

 

23,558

 

-

 

(2,234,068)

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(482,287)

 

376,472

 

(510,279)

 

(616,094)

Gross income (loss)

(2,739,913)

 

400,030

 

(510,279)

 

(2,850,162)

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

(2,739,913)

 

400,030

 

(510,279)

 

(2,850,162)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

Sugar

 

Ethanol

 

Petroleum and its derivatives

 

Total commodities

Net operating revenue

(2,052,055)

 

(838,267)

 

-

 

(2,890,322)

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(85,279)

 

(144,303)

 

(741,204)

 

(970,786)

Gross income (loss)

(2,137,334)

 

(982,570)

 

(741,204)

 

(3,861,108)

Other operating revenue, net

-

 

1,114

 

-

 

1,114

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

(2,137,334)

 

(981,456)

 

(741,204)

 

(3,859,994)


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(h)               Credit risk

 

A substantial part of the sales made by the Company and its subsidiaries is to a group of highly qualified counterparties.

 

Credit risk is managed by specific rules for client acceptance, credit analysis and establishment of exposure limits per client, including, when applicable, requirement of letter of credit from first-tier banks and capturing security interest on loans granted. Management considers that the credit risk is substantially covered by the allowance for expected credit losses.

 

Individual risk limits are established based on internal or external ratings, according to the limits determined by the Company management. The use of credit limits is regularly monitored. No credit limits were exceeded in the year, and management does not expect any losses from non-performance by the counterparties at an amount higher than that already provisioned.

The Company operates commodity derivatives in the New York – ICE US and NYMEX, Chicago - CBOT, and CME, and London - LIFFE commodity futures and options markets, as well as in the over the counter (OTC) market with selected counterparties. The Company operates exchange rate and commodity derivatives in over-the-counter contracts registered with B3, mainly with the main national and international banks considered Investment Grade by international rating agencies.

 

Guarantee margins (Restricted cash, Note 6.b) - Derivative transactions on commodity exchanges (ICE US, NYMEX, LIFFE and B3) require guarantee margins. The total consolidated margin deposited as of March 31, 2024, amounts to R$ 582,462 (R$ 1,272,959 in 2023), of which R$ 45,072 (R$ 62,110 in 2023) in restricted financial investments and R$ 537,390 (R$ 1,210,849 in 2023) in margin on derivative transactions.

 

The Company’s derivative transactions in over the counter do not require a guaranteed margin.

 

Credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is mitigated through the conservative distribution of investment funds and CDBs that make up the item. The distribution follows strict criteria for allocation and exposure to counterparties, which are the main local and international banks considered, in their majority, as Investment Grade by the international rating agencies.

 

(i)                 Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is that in which the Company may encounter difficulties in honoring the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled with cash payments or with another financial asset. The approach to this risk consists of prudential management that guarantees sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations upon maturity, under normal and stress conditions, without causing unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.

 

As part of the liquidity management process, management prepares business plans and monitors their execution, discussing the positive and negative cash flow risks and assessing the availability of financial resources to support its operations, investments, and refinancing needs.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

The table below states the main financial liabilities contracted by maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

Up to 1 year

 

Up to 2 years

 

From 3 to 5 years

 

Above 5 years

 

Total

 

Total

Loans and financing

6,675,237

 

2,216,479

 

15,982,686

 

28,533,315

 

53,407,717

 

41,718,005

Suppliers (Note 16.a)

24,026,267

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

24,026,267

 

21,452,338

Lease liabilities from third parties and related

  parties (1) (Note 17.b)

4,817,425

 

2,993,511

 

5,986,531

 

4,015,005

 

17,812,472

 

16,131,666

Derivative financial instruments (Note 3.b)

5,006,683

 

498,271

 

1,277,962

 

140,309

 

6,923,225

 

8,237,801

Related parties (1)

2,082,406

 

179,122

 

683,166

 

3,292,233

 

6,236,927

 

6,404,751

Other liabilities (2)

89,932

 

89,932

 

89,931

 

-

 

269,795

 

365,788

 

42,697,950

 

5,977,315

 

24,020,276

 

35,980,862

 

108,676,403

 

94,310,349

 

(1)                 Except lease liabilities with related parties.

 

(2)                 Consideration payable for the acquisition of Raízen Paraguay.


(j)                 Fair value

 

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is the amount for which a financial instrument may be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than a forced sale or settlement. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, suppliers, related parties and other short-term obligations approximates the respective carrying amount. The fair value of long-term assets and liabilities does not differ significantly from their carrying amount.

 

The fair value of loans and financing is obtained by determining the present value of future cash flows of obligations using, for this purpose, interest rate curves (according to contracted indexes). These financial instruments are substantially subject to variable interest rates (Note 18), resulting in a fair value that approximates the amounts recorded in the financial statements.

 

Derivatives measured by valuation techniques with observable market data refer mostly to swaps and forward contracts. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include forwards and swap pricing models, using present value calculation. The models include various inputs, including in connection with the creditworthiness of the counterparties, spot and forward foreign exchange rates, interest rate curves and forward rate curves of the hedged commodity.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

The categories of the main consolidated financial instruments are presented as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

Amortized cost

 

Fair value through profit or loss

 

Total

 

Amortized cost

 

Fair value through profit or loss

 

Total

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5)

7,876,530

 

-

 

7,876,530

 

5,159,881

 

-

 

5,159,881

Financial investments (Note 5)

-

 

6,943,376

 

6,943,376

 

-

 

3,573,515

 

3,573,515

Financial treasury bill (“LFT”) (Note 6.a)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

8,751

 

8,751

TVM except LFT (Note 6.a)

1,099,081

 

-

 

1,099,081

 

167,778

 

-

 

167,778

Restricted cash (Note 6.b)

539,140

 

45,072

 

584,212

 

1,212,500

 

62,110

 

1,274,610

Trade accounts receivable (Note 7)

10,316,916

 

-

 

10,316,916

 

8,920,348

 

-

 

8,920,348

Derivative financial instruments (Note 3.b)

-

 

      9,396,319

 

9,396,319

 

-

 

9,279,326

 

9,279,326

Related parties (Note 11.a)

2,360,762

 

-

 

2,360,762

 

2,180,484

 

-

 

2,180,484

Other receivables

-

 

79,544

 

79,544

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total financial assets

22,192,429

 

16,464,311

 

38,656,740

 

17,640,991

 

12,923,702

 

30,564,693

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and financing (Note 18)

(12,601,237)

 

(22,998,584)

 

(35,599,821)

 

(9,197,297)

 

(20,257,641)

 

(29,454,938)

Derivative financial instruments (Note 3.b)

-

 

(6,923,225)

 

(6,923,225)

 

-

 

(8,237,801)

 

(8,237,801)

Suppliers (Note 16.a)

(24,026,267)

 

      -

 

(24,026,267)

 

(21,452,338)

 

-

 

(21,452,338)

Other liabilities

(243,354)

 

-

 

(243,354)

 

(319,158)

 

-

 

(319,158)

Related parties (Note 11.a)

(6,036,595)

 

-

 

(6,036,595)

 

(5,537,457)

 

-

 

(5,537,457)

Total financial liabilities

(42,907,453)

 

(29,921,809)

 

(72,829,262)

 

(36,506,250)

 

(28,495,442)

 

(65,001,692)

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

The Company uses the following hierarchy to determine and disclose the fair value of financial instruments by the valuation techniques:

  • Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
  • Level 2 - other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; and
  • Level 3: techniques using inputs that have a significant effect on the fair value recorded that are not based on observable market data.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


As of March 31, 2024, the hierarchies used in the valuation techniques of the Company's financial instruments are described below:

 

Financial instruments measured at fair value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Total

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investments (Note 5)

 

-

 

6,943,376

 

6,943,376

Restricted cash (Note 6.b)

 

-

 

45,072

 

45,072

Derivative financial assets (Note 3.b)

 

    5,254,323

 

      4,141,996

 

9,396,319

Other receivables

 

-

 

79,544

 

79,544

Total Financial assets

 

5,254,323

 

11,209,988

 

16,464,311

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and financing (Note 18.l) (1)

 

-

 

(22,998,584)

 

(22,998,584)

Derivative financial liabilities (Note 3.b)

 

  (4,327,918)

 

(2,595,307)

 

     (6,923,225)

Total Financial liabilities

 

(4,327,918)

 

(25,593,891)

 

(29,921,809)

Total as of March 31, 2024

 

926,405

 

(14,383,903)

 

(13,457,498)

Total as of March 31, 2023

 

(460,799)

 

(15,110,939)

 

(15,571,738)

 

(1)            Refers to financial liabilities designated as a hedge item in a fair value hedge.

 

During the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, there were no transfers between these levels to determine the fair value of financial instruments.

 

(k)             Sensitivity analysis

 

Raízen adopted three scenarios for its sensitivity analysis, one probable and two (possible and remote) that may have adverse effects on the fair value of its financial instruments. The probable scenario was defined based on the commodities futures market curves for sugar, ethanol, diesel (heating oil), US dollar and other currencies on March 31, 2024, corresponding to the balance of the derivatives’ fair value on that date. Possible and remote adverse scenarios were defined considering adverse impacts of 25% and 50% on product price curves, US dollar and other currencies, which were calculated based on the probable scenario.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

Sensitivity analysis table

 

(1)           Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact on profit or loss (*)

 

 

Risk factors

 

Probable scenario

 

Possible scenario +25%

 

Fair value balance

 

Remote scenario +50%

 

Fair value balance

Price risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Sugar price increase

 

519,743

 

(7,353,163)

 

(6,833,420)

 

(14,706,326)

 

(14,186,583)

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Ethanol price decrease

 

236,622

 

   (38,516)

 

198,106

 

  (77,032)

 

159,590

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Gasoline price increase

 

(137)

 

(61,228)

 

(61,365)

 

(122,456)

 

(122,593)

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Heating oil price decrease

 

171,431

 

(1,365,346)

 

(1,193,915)

 

(2,730,692)

 

(2,559,261)

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Energy price increase

 

870,714

 

(592,119)

 

278,595

 

(1,184,238)

 

(313,524)

 

 

 

 

1,798,373

 

(9,410,372)

 

(7,611,999)

 

(18,820,744)

 

(17,022,371)

Foreign exchange rate risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange rate derivatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

US$/R$ exchange rate increase

 

(1,254)

 

(47,512)

 

(48,766)

 

(95,024)

 

(96,278)

Forward contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

US$/R$ exchange rate increase

 

150,421

 

(2,364,284)

 

(2,213,863)

 

(4,728,568)

 

(4,578,147)

Purchase and sale commitments

 

€/US$ exchange rate increase

 

29,668

 

(492,793)

 

(463,125)

 

(985,586)

 

(955,918)

Purchase and sale commitments

 

€/R$ exchange rate decrease

 

234

 

(8,891)

 

(8,657)

 

(17,782)

 

(17,548)

Exchange swaps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

€/US$ exchange rate decrease

 

(180,239)

 

(3,228,904)

 

(3,409,143)

 

(6,457,808)

 

(6,638,047)





(1,170)
(6,142,384)
(6,143,554)
(12,284,768)
(12,285,938)

Interest rate risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest swap:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Interest rate decrease

 

805,612

 

767,917

 

1,573,529

 

1,535,834

 

2,341,446

Inflation swap and others:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and sale commitments

 

Inflation rate decrease

 

(129,721)

 

(29,611)

 

(159,332)

 

(59,222)

 

(188,943)

 

 

 

 

675,891

 

738,306

 

1,414,197

 

1,476,612

 

2,152,503

Total

 

 

 

2,473,094

 

(14,814,450)

 

(12,341,356)

 

(29,628,900)

 

   (27,155,806)

 

(*)               Projected result considering a horizon of up to 12 months from March 31, 2024.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

As of March 31, 2024, the commodity and foreign exchange futures curves used in the sensitivity analysis are described below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scenarios

Derivative

 

Risk factor

 

Index

 

Position

 

Probable

 

Possible

+ 25%

 

Remote

+ 50%

Futures

 

Sugar price increase

 

R$/ton

 

Short

 

2,414

 

3,017

 

3,621

Futures

 

Ethanol price decrease

 

R$/ m³

 

Long

 

2,202

 

1,651

 

1,101

Futures

 

Gasoline price increase

 

R$/ m³

 

Short

 

3,554

 

4,442

 

5,331

Futures

 

Heating oil price decrease

 

R$/ m³

 

Long

 

1,179

 

884

 

590

Futures

 

Energy price increase

 

R$/mwh

 

Short

 

195.19

 

243.98

 

292.78

Futures

 

Exchange rate increase

 

US$/R$

 

Short

 

4.99

 

6.24

 

7.48

Forward

 

Exchange rate increase

 

US$/R$

 

Short

 

4.99

 

6.24

 

7.48

Forward

 

Exchange rate increase

 

€ /US$

 

Short

 

1.10

 

1.37

 

1.65

Forward

 

Exchange rate decrease

 

€/R$

 

Long

 

5.41

 

4.06

 

2.71

Cash flow swap

 

Exchange rate decrease

 

US$/R$

 

Long

 

5.00

 

3.75

 

2.50

Cash flow swap

 

Interest rate decrease (CDI)

 

% p.y.

 

Long

 

10.65

 

7.99

 

5.32

Cash flow swap

 

Inflation rate decrease (IPCA)

 

% p.y.

 

Long

 

7.23

 

5.43

 

3.62


(2)              Foreign exchange exposure, net

 

The probable scenario considers the position as of March 31, 2024. The effects of the possible and remote scenarios that would be posted to the consolidated statement of income as foreign exchange gains (losses) are described below:

 

 

 

 

 

Scenarios

 

 

Asset/liability balances

 

Possible

+25%

 

Remote

+50%

 

Possible

-25%

 

Remote

-50%

Net foreign exchange exposure

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5)

 

7,328,293

 

1,832,073

 

3,664,147

 

(1,832,073)

 

(3,664,147)

TVM (Note 6.a)

 

720,716

 

180,179

 

360,358

 

(180,179)

 

(360,358)

Restricted cash (Note 6.b)

 

537,390

 

134,348

 

268,695

 

(134,348)

 

(268,695)

Foreign trade accounts receivable (Note 7)

 

4,648,778

 

1,162,195

 

2,324,389

 

(1,162,195)

 

(2,324,389)

Advances to suppliers (Note 16.b)

 

37,897

 

9,474

 

18,949

 

(9,474)

 

(18,949)

Related parties (Note 11.a)

 

(3,470,487)

 

(867,622)

 

(1,735,244)

 

867,622

 

1,735,244

Advances from clients (Note 20)

 

(7,834,492)

 

(1,958,623)

 

(3,917,246)

 

1,958,623

 

3,917,246

Suppliers (Note 16.a)

 

(5,838,661)

 

(1,459,665)

 

(2,919,331)

 

1,459,665

 

2,919,331

Loans and financing (Note 18)

 

(22,187,714)

 

(5,546,929)

 

(11,093,857)

 

5,546,929

 

11,093,857

Lease liabilities (Note 17.b)

 

(255,122)

 

(63,781)

 

(127,561)

 

63,781

 

127,561

Other liabilities (1)

 

(243,354)

 

(60,839)

 

(121,677)

 

60,839

 

121,677

Impact on statement of income for the year

 

 

 

(6,639,190)

 

(13,278,378)

 

6,639,190

 

13,278,378

 

(1)                 Consideration payable for the acquisition of Raízen Paraguay.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

As of March 31, 2024, the rates used in the mentioned sensitivity analysis were as follows:

 

 

 

R$/US$

Probable, statement of financial position balance

 

5.00

Possible scenario +25%

 

6.25

Remote scenario +50%

 

7.50

Possible scenario -25%

 

3.75

Remote scenario -50%

 

2.50

 

(3)                Interest rate sensitivity

 

As of March 31, 2024, the probable scenario considers the weighted average post-fixed annual interest rate on loans and financing. Additionally, financial investments and securities consider post-fixed rates based on the CDI and IPCA accumulated over the past 12 months. In both cases, simulations were performed with an increase and decrease of 25% and 50%. The consolidated results of the interest rate sensitivity are presented below:

 

 

 

Scenarios

 

 

Probable

 

Possible

 

Remote

 

Possible

 

Remote

 

 

 

+25%

 

+50%

 

-25%

 

-50%

Financial investments (including LFT)

 

842,733

 

210,683

 

421,366

 

(210,683)

 

(421,366)

Debentures (securities)

 

11,687

 

2,922

 

5,844

 

(2,922)

 

(5,844)

Investment funds (securities)

 

13,587

 

3,397

 

6,794

 

(3,397)

 

(6,794)

Restricted financial investments (restricted cash)

 

5,876

 

1,469

 

2,938

 

(1,469)

 

(2,938)

Post-fixed loans and financing

 

(1,713,559)

 

(428,390)

 

(856,780)

 

428,390

 

856,780

Additional impact on income for the year

 

(839,676)

 

(209,919)

 

(419,838)

 

209,919

 

419,838

 

As of March 31, 2024, we applied the following rates and assumptions in the sensitivity analysis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scenarios

 

 

 

 

Possible

 

Remote

 

Possible

 

Remote

 

 

Probable

 

25%

 

50%

 

-25%

 

-50%

99,9% of the accumulated CDI

 

12.33%

 

15.41%

 

18.50%

 

9.25%

 

6.17%

100% of the accumulated CDI + 4% per year

 

16.84%

 

20.06%

 

23.27%

 

13.63%

 

10.42%

Accumulated IPCA

 

3.93%

 

4.91%

 

5.90%

 

2.95%

 

1.97%

Weight post-fixed annual interest rate on loans and financing

 

9.06%

 

11.33%

 

13.59%

 

6.80%

 

4.53%


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(l)                 Capital management

 

The Company’s objective when managing its capital structure is to ensure the continuity of its operations and finance investment opportunities, maintaining a healthy credit profile and offering an adequate return to its shareholders.

 

Raízen has a relationship with the main local and international rating agencies, as shown below:

 

Agency

 

Scale

 

Rating

 

Outlook

 

Date

Fitch

 

National

 

AAA (bra)

 

Stable

 

August/2023

 

 

Global

 

BBB

 

Stable

 

August/2023

Moody's

 

National

 

AAA,Br

 

Stable

 

February/2023

 

 

Global

 

Baa3

 

Stable

 

February/2023

Standard & Poor's

 

National

 

brAAA

 

Stable

 

December/2023

 

 

Global

 

BBB

 

Stable

 

December/2023

 

Financial leverage ratios as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 were calculated as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

Third party capital

 

 

 

Loans and financing (Note 16)

35,599,821

 

29,454,938

(-) Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

(14,819,906)

 

(8,733,396)

(-) Securities (Note 4.a)

(1,099,081)

 

(176,529)

(-) Financial investments linked to financing (Note 4.b)

(1,750)

 

(1,651)

(-) National Treasury Certificates – CTN

-

 

(34,940)

(-) Foreign exchange and interest rate swaps and other derivatives

(525,293)

 

(147,303)

 

19,153,791

 

20,361,119

Own capital

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

Attributable to Company’s controlling shareholders

21,379,405

 

22,251,749

Interest of non-controlling shareholders

746,159

 

652,412

 

22,125,564

 

22,904,161

Total own capital and third parties

41,279,355

 

43,265,280

Leverage ratio

46.40%

 

47.06%


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RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated



4.               Segment information

Segment information reporting is stated consistently with internal reports provided by key operational decision makers. The key operational decision makers, responsible for the strategic decision making, allocation of funds and for the assessment of performance of operating segments are the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors. The Company’s operating segments are:

(i)           Mobility (formerly Marketing and Services): mainly refers to the trade and sale activities of fossil and renewable fuels and lubricants, through a franchised network of service stations under the Shell brand throughout the national territory and in Latin America, operating in Argentina and Paraguay.

(ii)             Sugar: this refers to sugar production, sale, origination and trading activities.

(iii)           Renewables: this refers to: (a) ethanol production, sale, origination, and trading activities; (b) production and sale of bioenergy; (c) resale and trading of electric power; and (d) production and sale of other renewable products (solar energy and biogas). These activities were aggregated into a single segment, as their products and services come from renewable sources, use similar technologies, and present synergies in their production and distribution process. The combination of these activities results in the portfolio of clean energy and retirement of carbon credits offered by the Company. The performance of these activities is assessed on an integrated basis by Management through the operating results

(iv)             Other segments: refers to convenience and proximity store business and financial products and services businesses.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(a)              Operating results by segment

 

The performance of the segments is evaluated based on the operating income (loss) and this information is prepared based on items directly attributable to the segment, as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. During the years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, operating income by segment is described below:



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation

 

 

 

Brazil

 

Latin America

 

Total

 

Sugar

 

Renewables

 

Other Segments

 

Total segmented

 

Eliminations (ii)

 

Not

segmented (i)

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating revenue

148,310,393

 

24,279,899

 

172,590,292

 

30,865,885

 

21,066,382

 

3,873

 

224,526,432

 

(4,072,193)

 

-

 

220,454,239

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(141,102,664)

 

(21,333,213)

 

(162,435,877)

 

(25,686,097)

 

(20,491,082)

 

(1,829)

 

(208,614,885)

 

3,884,243

 

-

 

(204,730,642)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income

7,207,729

 

2,946,686

 

10,154,415

 

5,179,788

 

575,300

 

2,044

 

15,911,547

 

(187,950)

 

-

 

15,723,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expenses

(2,553,231)

 

(1,184,635)

 

(3,737,866)

 

(1,463,993)

 

(912,107)

 

(1,029)

 

(6,114,995)

 

5,471

 

-

 

(6,109,524)

General and administrative expenses

(730,404)

 

(357,128)

 

(1,087,532)

 

(658,303)

 

(765,183)

 

(16,065)

 

(2,527,083)

 

-

 

(355,789)

 

(2,882,872)

Other operating revenue (expenses),

net

955,733

 

462,352

 

1,418,085

 

85,137

 

(51,939)

 

-

 

1,451,283

 

(3,427)

 

-

 

1,447,856

Equity accounting result

(9,153)

 

-

 

(9,153)

 

15,173

 

(38,217)

 

(220,233)

 

(252,430)

 

-

 

-

 

(252,430)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

4,870,674

 

1,867,275

 

6,737,949

 

3,157,802

 

(1,192,146)

 

(235,283)

 

8,468,322

 

(185,906)

 

(355,789)

 

7,926,627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial results (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,314,539)

 

(6,314,539)

Income tax and social contribution (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(997,955)

 

(997,955)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the year

4,870,674

 

1,867,275

 

6,737,949

 

3,157,802

 

(1,192,146)

 

(235,283)

 

8,468,322

 

(185,906)

 

(7,668,283)

 

614,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other selected information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

(714,669)

 

(733,826)

 

(1,448,495)

 

(3,679,684)

 

(4,073,509)

 

(3,547)

 

(9,205,235)

 

-

 

-

 

(9,205,235)

Amortization of contracts assets

(609,053)

 

(58,417)

 

(667,470)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(667,470)

 

-

 

-

 

(667,470)

Acquisition to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (cash basis)

863,877

 

1,095,704

 

1,959,581

 

4,338,119

 

3,816,380

 

7,216

 

10,121,296

 

-

 

-

 

10,121,296

Gain arising from changes in fair value of biological assets, net of realization

-

 

-

 

-

 

13,295

 

16,376

 

-

 

29,671

 

-

 

-

 

29,671

 

(i)  

Non-segmented general and administrative expenses are related to corporate areas and are not considered part of an operating segment. Information on financial results and income tax and social contribution (current and deferred) was not disclosed by segment due to the non-use by management of the referred to data in a segmented manner, as they are managed and analyzed on a consolidated basis in the operation.

(ii)
 Eliminations refer to intersegment operations and certain corporate results, when applicable.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

      

 

2023 (Restated)

 

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation

 

 

 

Brazil

 

Latin America

 

Total

 

Sugar

 

Renewables

 

Other Segments

 

Total segmented

 

Eliminations (ii)

 

Not

segmented (i)

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating revenue

168,923,733

 

33,838,680

 

202,762,413

 

29,202,441

 

28,730,250

 

1,060

 

260,696,164

 

(14,864,374)

 

-

 

245,831,790

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(160,314,359)

 

(32,070,450)

 

(192,384,809)

 

(27,477,691)

 

(25,535,120)

 

(338)

 

(245,397,958)

 

14,833,875

 

-

 

(230,564,083)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income

8,609,374

 

1,768,230

 

10,377,604

 

1,724,750

 

3,195,130

 

722

 

15,298,206

 

(30,499)

 

-

 

15,267,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expenses

(2,457,012)

 

(1,206,184)

 

(3,663,196)

 

(894,547)

 

(681,272)

 

(156)

 

(5,239,171)

 

4,289

 

-

 

(5,234,882)

General and administrative expenses

(689,777)

 

(368,702)

 

(1,058,479)

 

(593,863)

 

(609,625)

 

(13,905)

 

(2,275,872)

 

-

 

(277,992)

 

(2,553,864)

Other operating revenue, net

353,932

 

157,707

 

511,639

 

114,327

 

114,949

 

-

 

740,915

 

(3,443)

 

-

 

737,472

Equity accounting result

(13,809)

 

-

 

(13,809)

 

58,996

 

(114,650)

 

(60,614)

 

(130,077)

 

(15)

 

-

 

(130,092)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

5,802,708

 

351,051

 

6,153,759

 

409,663

 

1,904,532

 

(73,953)

 

8,394,001

 

(29,668)

 

(277,992)

 

8,086,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial results (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(4,822,761)

 

(4,822,761)

Income tax and social contribution (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(760,254)

 

(760,254)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the year

5,802,708

 

351,051

 

6,153,759

 

409,663

 

1,904,532

 

(73,953)

 

8,394,001

 

(29,668)

 

(5,861,007)

 

2,503,326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other selected information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

(391,691)

 

(716,916)

 

(1,108,607)

 

(3,433,645)

 

(4,110,432)

 

(794)

 

(8,653,478)

 

-

 

-

 

(8,653,478)

Amortization of contracts assets

(547,640)

 

(67,854)

 

(615,494)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(615,494)

 

-

 

-

 

(615,494)

Acquisition to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (cash basis)

707,793

 

1,135,619

 

1,843,412

 

3,388,390

 

3,481,462

 

1,315

 

8,714,579

 

-

 

-

 

8,714,579

Loss arising from changes in fair value of biological assets, net of realization

-

 

-

 

-

 

(99,518)

 

(89,291)

 

 

 

(188,809)

 

-

 

-

 

(188,809)


(i) 
Non-segmented general and administrative expenses are related to corporate areas and are not considered part of an operating segment. Information on financial results and income tax and social contribution (current and deferred) was not disclosed by segment due to the non-use by management of the referred to data in a segmented manner, as they are managed and analyzed on a consolidated basis in the operation.
(ii) 
Eliminations refer to intersegment operations and certain corporate results, when applicable.


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

2022 (Restated)

 

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation

 

 

 

Brazil

 

Latin America

 

Total

 

Sugar

 

Renewables

 

Other Segments

 

Total segmented

 

Eliminations (ii)

 

Not

segmented (i)

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating revenue

146,580,322

 

19,054,342

 

165,634,664

 

18,152,422

 

23,994,859

 

-

 

207,781,945

 

(13,014,627)

 

-

 

194,767,318

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(142,388,665)

 

(17,197,561)

 

(159,586,226)

 

(16,170,888)

 

(19,914,863)

 

-

 

(195,671,977)

 

13,018,522

 

-

 

(182,653,455)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross income

4,191,657

 

1,856,781

 

6,048,438

 

1,981,534

 

4,079,996

 

-

 

12,109,968

 

3,895

 

-

 

12,113,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expenses

(1,751,381)

 

(1,062,957)

 

(2,814,338)

 

(775,109)

 

(607,554)

 

-

 

(4,197,001)

 

1,377

 

-

 

(4,195,624)

General and administrative expenses

(434,669)

 

(329,541)

 

(764,210)

 

(580,802)

 

(493,132)

 

-

 

(1,838,144)

 

-

 

(245,143)

 

(2,083,287)

Other operating revenue, net

382,523

 

135,636

 

518,159

 

19,496

 

20,119

 

-

 

557,774

 

(1,369)

 

-

 

556,405

Equity accounting result

(317)

 

-

 

(317)

 

13,792

 

(54,748)

 

(27,308)

 

(68,581)

 

(8)

 

-

 

(68,589)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before financial results and income tax and social contribution

2,387,813

 

599,919

 

2,987,732

 

658,911

 

2,944,681

 

(27,308)

 

6,564,016

 

3,895

 

(245,143)

 

6,322,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial results (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,071,416)

 

(2,071,416)

Income tax and social contribution (i)

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(972,720)

 

(972,720)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the year

2,387,813

 

599,919

 

2,987,732

 

658,911

 

2,944,681

 

(27,308)

 

6,564,016

 

3,895

 

(3,289,279)

 

3,278,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other selected information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

(337,938)

 

(828,997)

 

(1,166,935)

 

(2,720,532)

 

(2,982,879)

 

-

 

(6,870,346)

 

(275)

 

-

 

(6,870,621)

Amortization of contracts assets

(512,411)

 

(67,411)

 

(579,822)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(579,822)

 

-

 

-

 

(579,822)

Acquisition to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (cash basis)

407,298

 

1,033,352

 

1,440,650

 

2,005,239

 

1,933,724

 

-

 

5,379,613

 

-

 

-

 

5,379,613

Gain arising from changes in fair value of biological assets, net of realization

-

 

-

 

-

 

674,505

 

666,261

 

-

 

1,340,766

 

-

 

-

 

1,340,766

(i) 
Non-segmented general and administrative expenses are related to corporate areas and are not considered part of an operating segment. Information on financial results and income tax and social contribution (current and deferred) was not disclosed by segment due to the non-use by management of the referred to data in a segmented manner, as they are managed and analyzed on a consolidated basis in the operation.
(ii)
Eliminations refer to intersegment operations and certain corporate results, when applicable.
60

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

      

The Company monitors consolidated net operating revenue, in the domestic and foreign markets by product, as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Domestic market

154,027,245

 

190,480,758

 

159,288,344

Foreign market

70,499,187

 

70,215,406

 

48,493,601

Eliminations

(4,072,193)

 

(14,864,374)

 

(13,014,627)

Net operating revenue

220,454,239

 

245,831,790

 

194,767,318

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility – Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel

80,489,023

 

99,005,595

 

79,837,479

Gasoline

49,509,032

 

51,958,486

 

53,005,498

Ethanol

8,798,195

 

9,132,456

 

10,544,272

Jet fuel

6,031,875

 

5,558,512

 

2,647,415

Fuel oil

848,430

 

535,739

 

303,529

Lubricants

1,769,505

 

1,969,559

 

-

Others

864,333

 

763,386

 

242,129

 

148,310,393

 

168,923,733

 

146,580,322

Mobility – Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel

7,836,619

 

13,802,632

 

6,917,404

Gasoline

6,944,019

 

9,817,718

 

6,349,058

Jet fuel

1,614,932

 

1,691,748

 

579,218

Fuel oil

2,235,633

 

2,712,660

 

1,585,343

Lubricants

1,140,543

 

1,218,704

 

961,383

Others

1,169,111

 

1,751,954

 

1,708,245

 

20,940,857

 

30,995,416

 

18,100,651

Mobility – Paraguay

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel

2,355,512

 

1,917,702

 

548,794

Gasoline

970,422

 

908,076

 

401,778

Ethanol

13,108

 

17,486

 

3,119

 

3,339,042

 

2,843,264

 

953,691

Sugar

30,865,885

 

29,202,441

 

18,152,422

Renewables

 

 

 

 

 

   Ethanol

16,162,668

 

23,643,526

 

18,035,409

   Energy

3,760,872

 

3,788,560

 

4,203,005

   Others

1,142,842

 

1,298,164

 

1,756,445

 

21,066,382

 

28,730,250

 

23,994,859

Other segments

3,873

 

1,060

 

-

Eliminations

(4,072,193)

 

(14,864,374)

 

(13,014,627)

Total

220,454,239

 

245,831,790

 

194,767,318


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Geographically, consolidated operating revenues, net is presented as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Brazil

154,027,245

 

176,272,676

 

157,365,430

Argentina

23,657,776

 

24,249,837

 

17,666,806

Paraguay

3,339,041

 

2,843,264

 

972,786

Latin America, except for Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay

3,922,561

 

9,668,341

 

4,293,567

North America

12,713,051

 

12,253,854

 

9,244,463

Asia

17,720,747

 

21,018,496

 

6,283,924

Europe

6,121,332

 

11,800,584

 

8,941,304

Others

3,024,679

 

2,588,112

 

3,013,665

 

224,526,432

 

260,696,164

 

207,781,945

Eliminations

(4,072,193)

 

(14,864,374)

 

(13,014,627)

Total

220,454,239

 

245,831,790

 

194,767,318

 

No specific clients or group represented 10% or more of consolidated net operating revenue in the reporting years.

 

Operating assets by segment

 

The assets of the Mobility segment are geographically allocated, comprising Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

 

In addition, considering that part of the assets of RESA and its subsidiaries is also used for the production of sugar and renewables, Raízen segregated these assets by segment through the corresponding cost center in which they are allocated and/or apportionment criteria, which take into consideration the production of each product in relation to its total production.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation

 

 

 

Brazil

 

Argentina

 

Paraguay

 

Total

 

Sugar

 

Renewables

 

Other segments

 

Total segmented

 

Not segmented

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

62,082

 

342

 

-

 

62,424

 

138,458

 

616,342

 

500,293

 

1,317,517

 

-

 

1,317,517

Property, plant and equipment

2,973,593

 

5,846,344

 

18,021

 

8,837,958

 

9,278,499

 

14,744,103

 

92

 

32,860,652

 

-

 

32,860,652

Intangible assets

2,801,692

 

536,525

 

329,263

 

3,667,480

 

1,328,320

 

1,441,165

 

88,086

 

6,525,051

 

-

 

6,525,051

Right of use

501,612

 

281,399

 

-

 

783,011

 

4,915,902

 

4,567,929

 

-

 

10,266,842

 

-

 

10,266,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets allocated by segment

6,338,979

 

6,664,610

 

347,284

 

13,350,873

 

15,661,179

 

21,369,539

 

588,471

 

50,970,062

 

-

 

50,970,062

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current and non-current assets

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

77,213,248

 

77,213,248

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

6,338,979

 

6,664,610

 

347,284

 

13,350,873

 

15,661,179

 

21,369,539

 

588,471

 

50,970,062

 

77,213,248

 

128,183,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(106,057,746)

 

(106,057,746)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net assets

6,338,979

 

6,664,610

 

347,284

 

13,350,873

 

15,661,179

 

21,369,539

 

588,471

 

50,970,062

 

(28,844,498)

 

22,125,564


 

2023 (Restated)

 

Reportable segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation

 

 

 

Brazil

 

Argentina

 

Paraguay

 

Total

 

Sugar

 

Renewables

 

Other segments

 

Total segmented

 

Not segmented

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

71,773

 

348

 

-

 

72,121

 

116,799

 

564,411

 

625,520

 

1,378,851

 

-

 

1,378,851

Property, plant and equipment

2,347,876

 

5,305,249

 

20,780

 

7,673,905

 

8,519,751

 

10,925,599

 

129

 

27,119,384

 

-

 

27,119,384

Intangible assets

2,357,512

 

584,195

 

353,149

 

3,294,856

 

1233.737

 

1,537,585

 

85,259

 

6,151,437

 

-

 

6,151,437

Right of use

290,772

 

384,209

 

-

 

674,981

 

4,773,934

 

4,827,158

 

-

 

10,276,073

 

-

 

10,276,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets allocated by segment

5,067,933

 

6,274,001

 

373,929

 

11,715,863

 

14,644,221

 

17,854,753

 

710,908

 

44,925,745

 

-

 

44,925,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current and non-current assets

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

66,625,718

 

66,625,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

5,067,933

 

6,274,001

 

373,929

 

11,715,863

 

14,644,221

 

17,854,753

 

710,908

 

44,925,745

 

66,625,718

 

111,551,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(88,647,302)

 

(88,647,302)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net assets

5,067,933

 

6,274,001

 

373,929

 

11,715,863

 

14,644,221

 

17,854,753

 

710,908

 

44,925,745

 

(22,021,584)

 

22,904,161



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


5.              Cash and cash equivalents


 

 

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

 

 

 

 Index

 

 2024

 

 2023

 

 2024

 

 2023

Bank, cash and others 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,876,530

 

5,159,881

Financial investments in CDB (Bank deposit certificate) commitments and others (1)

CDI

 

99.4%

 

101.2%

 

6,863,401

 

3,319,422

Time deposits (2)

Fixed rate

 

5.3%

 

5.2%

 

79,975

 

254,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,943,376

 

3,573,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,819,906

 

8,733,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic (local currency)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,491,613

 

3,613,035

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,328,293

 

5,120,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,819,906

 

8,733,396

  

(1)

Mainly represented by fixed income investments in first-class financial institutions, with daily yield and liquidity.

      

(2) Financial investments made abroad, through bank deposits with investment grade banks, with daily liquidity and fixed rates.  


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated



6.          Securities and restricted cash

(a)        Securities

 

 

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial treasury bill (“LFT”)

SELIC

 

100%

 

100%

 

-

 

8,751

BOPREAL – series 1 and 2 (1)

Fixed rate

 

5%

 

-

 

720,716

 

-

Debentures (2)

IPCA

 

100%

 

100%

 

297,700

 

118,954

Investment funds (3)

CDI + 4% p.y.

 

100%

 

100%

 

80,665

 

48,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,099,081

 

176,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic (local currency)

 

 

 

 

 

 

378,365

 

176,529

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

720,716

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,099,081

 

176,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

(188,052)

 

(8,751)

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

911,029

 

167,778


(1)  Corresponds to series 1 and 2 of the notes issued by the Central Bank of Argentina (Notes for the Reconstruction of a Free Argentina - BOPREAL), remunerated at an average rate of 5% per year, plus exchange rate  variation, with maturities between 2025 and 2027 and payments of interest on a semiannual basis, as the case may be.


(2)  Corresponds to the issuance of simple and non-convertible debentures, of the type with real guarantee, additional surety, normative, in a single series, for private placement by third parties, with payments of annual        installments as from May 2024 and final maturity in 2051.


(3) Corresponds to the participation of the subsidiary RESA as a shareholder in an investment fund with receivables, with annual remuneration based on CDI plus annual interest of approximately 4%, with maturity in          up to 5 years.

 

(b)              Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

Weighted average yield

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investments linked to financing

CDI

 

101.6%

 

100.7%

 

1,750

 

1,651

Financial investments linked to derivative operations (Note 3.h) (1)

CDI

 

101.6%

 

100.7%

 

45,072

 

62,110

Margin deposits in derivative transactions (Note 3.h) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

537,390

 

1,210,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

584,212

 

1,274,610

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic (local currency)

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,822

 

67,288

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

537,390

 

1,207,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

584,212

 

1,274,610

 

(1)          Financial investments in CDB conducted with top-tier banks, pledged as collateral for derivative instrument transactions.

 

(2)         The Margin deposits in derivative transactions refer to funds held in current accounts with brokerage firms to cover     margins established by the commodity exchange on which the contracts are signed and, until their  settlement, are recognized under “Other liabilities”.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated



 

 

2024

 

2023

Domestic (local currency)

5,489,178

 

4,628,253

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

4,648,778

 

4,016,404

Other accounts receivable (1)

369,926

 

485,711

 

10,507,882

 

9,130,368

Allowance for expected credit losses

(190,966)

 

(210,020)

 

10,316,916

 

8,920,348

Current

(9,825,557)

 

(8,423,769)

Non-current

491,359

 

496,579


(1)  Other accounts receivable substantially refer to installments of overdue receivable and sales of real estate properties, through security interest, guarantees and collaterals.



The Company does not have notes given as collateral. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the statement of financial position date is the carrying amount of each class of trade accounts receivable.

                   

The maturity of trade accounts receivable is as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

Falling due

9,575,879

 

8,289,328

Overdue:

 

 

 

Within 30 days

187,002

 

200,452

From 31 to 90 days

99,585

 

90,442

From 91 to 180 days

110,654

 

54,168

Over 180 days

534,762

 

495,978

 

 

 

 

Total overdue

932,003

 

841,040

 

10,507,882

 

9,130,368

 

 For long-overdue notes with no allowance for expected credit losses, the Company has guarantees, such as mortgages and letters of credit.

 

 The allowance for expected credit losses was calculated based on the credit risk analysis of credit operations which, among other factors, includes the history of losses, the individual situation of clients, as well as the economic group to which the belong, real guarantees for debts and, where applicable, the assessment of legal advisors.

 

 The allowance for expected credit losses is considered sufficient by management to cover any losses on receivables. Changes in this allowance for the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

 

As of March 31, 2022

(178,998)

Business combination

(2,492)

Provision for expected credit losses

(99,988)

Reversal and write-off

70,846

Effect of foreign currency translation

612

As of March 31, 2023

(210,020)

Business combination (Note 32.a)

-

Provision for expected credit losses

(78,943)

Reversal and write-off

97,573

Effect of foreign currency translation

424

As of March 31, 2024

(190,966)

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

8.              Inventories

 

 

2024

 

2023

Finished products:

 

 

 

Diesel (2)

4,046,689

 

3,629,856

Gasoline (2)

1,771,289

 

1,870,090

Jet fuel

242,794

 

295,178

Petroleum by-products (1)

652,698

 

628,936

Ethanol

1,541,796

 

1,005,956

Sugar

1,158,900

 

529,619

Oil (crude oil)

520,324

 

509,527

Products in process

622,883

 

752,577

Warehouse and others

1,122,854

 

1,008,385

 

11,680,227

 

10,230,124

 

(1) Refers substantially to inventories of fuel oil, lubricants and asphalt.
(2)  As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, such inventories include fair value measurement, considering a level 2 hierarchy, as follows:

               

 

Cost value

 

Fair value

 

Income (loss) (1)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Finished products:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diesel

4,040,460

 

3,644,605

 

4,046,689

 

3,629,856

 

20,978

 

(10,390)

 

(20,560)

Gasoline

1,770,566

 

1,858,292

 

1,771,289

 

1,870,090

 

(11,075)

 

15,535

 

(35,316)

 

5,811,026

 

5,502,897

 

5,817,978

 

5,499,946

 

9,903

 

5,145

 

(55,876)

 

(1) Recognized under “Costs of products sold, and services provided”.

As of March 31, 2024, inventories are stated net of estimated loss with realizable value and slow-moving and/or obsolete inventories, amounting to R$ 193,078 (R$ 78,657 in 2023). Changes in the referred to losses for the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 are shown below:

 

As of March 31, 2022

(73,902)

 

 

Business combination

(7,517)

Estimated loss

(153,857)

Reversal and write-off (1)

158,438

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

(1,819)

 

 

As of March 31, 2023

(78,657)

 

 

Estimated loss

(338,784)

Reversal and write-off

222,162

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

2,201

 

 

As of March 31, 2024

(193,078)

 

(1) The estimated loss reversals mainly refer to inventory write-offs due to items sold and/or consumed.

              

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

Raízen’s biological assets comprise unharvested cane cultivated in sugarcane crops, which will be used as a raw material source in the production of sugar, ethanol, and bioenergy upon harvesting.

 

Planted areas represent only sugarcane crops, not considering the land where the crops are located, which are recognized under Property, plant, and equipment and/or right of use, as applicable.

 

The fair value measurement method is the cash flow discounted to present value. The valuation model considers the present value of expected cash flows to be generated, including projections of up to 18 months, considering the estimates of the effective date for cutting the unharvested cane.

 

The main assumptions used in determining the fair value, determined by level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, were:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

Estimated harvest area (hectares)

647,849

 

629,290

Number of total recoverable sugar (“ATR”) per hectare

11.03

 

11.28

Projected average ATR price per kg (R$/kg)

1.27

 

1.23

Annual discount rate (based on Weighted Average Capital Cost – WACC)

5.27%

 

8.62%

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company reviewed the assumptions used to calculate the biological asset, and the main assumptions were: (i) decrease in agricultural costs; (ii) increase in average ATR price, influenced by the price of Very High Polarization (“VHP”) sugar, in line with what has been observed in recent months, as well as new projections for the US dollar; (iii) decrease in the quality of the raw material; and (iv) increase in average tons of sugarcane per hectare (“TCH”) of harvested sugarcane.

 

During the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the changes in biological assets are as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of year

4,140,465

 

3,913,957

 

 

 

 

Additions to sugarcane treatments

2,007,087

 

1,976,352

Absorption of harvested sugarcane costs

(1,992,192)

 

(1,561,035)

Change in fair value, net of realization

29,671

 

(188,809)

 

 

 

 

Balance at the end of year

4,185,031

 

4,140,465

 



RAÍZEN S.A.

Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements
as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024
In thousands of Reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated


The operational activities of sugarcane planting are exposed to variations resulting from climate changes, pests, diseases, and forest fires, among other natural forces,

 

Historically, climatic conditions can cause volatility in the sugar-energy sector and, consequently, in the Company's operating results, as they influence crops by increasing or reducing harvests.

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

The Company evaluated the consolidated impact on fair value of biological assets as of March 31, 2024, as a sensitivity analysis, considering the increase or decrease by 5% of the following assumptions: (i) the quantity of ATR per hectare; (ii) the price per kg of projected average ATR; and (iii) the WACC annual discount rate. The consolidated results of the sensitivity of biological assets are presented below:

 

Scenarios

 

Asset/liability balances

 

Quantity of ATR

 

Price per Kg of ATR

 

WACC rate

 

Fair value balance

 

Impacts on profit or loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase by 5%

 

4,185,031

 

816,262

 

319,633

 

(9,467)

 

5,311,459

 

1,126,428

Decrease by 5%

 

4,185,031

 

(774,254)

 

(319,633)

 

9,523

 

3,100,667

 

(1,084,364)

 

As of March 31, 2024, the unit values used in the aforementioned sensitivity analysis are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scenarios

Assumptions

 

Indicators

 

+ 5%

 

- 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quantity of ATR

 

Kg/hectare

 

12.16

 

9.95

Price per Kg of ATR

 

R$/Kg

 

1.33

 

1.21

WACC rate

 

% p.y.

 

5.53%

 

5.01%


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

10.              Recoverable taxes

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

ICMS (i)

2,534,248

 

2,530,065

PIS and COFINS (ii)

8,272,929

 

6,869,082

IVA (iii)

285,702

 

673,790

Others

370,994

 

550,484

Estimated loss on realization of taxes

(54,519)

 

(28,324)

 

11,409,354

 

10,595,097

Current

(4,750,646)

 

(4,336,386)

Non-current

6,658,708

 

6,258,711

 

The movement of the main taxes to be recovered is detailed below:

 

 

ICMS

 

PIS and COFINS

 

IVA

 

Others (2)

 

Profit tax credits (Note 19.b)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

1,908,241

 

2,933,464

 

381,173

 

222,377

 

677,672

 

6,122,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Combination

14,873

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

897

 

15,770

Credit generation (1)

1,451,458

 

5,716,616

 

934,535

 

187,189

 

785,478

 

9,075,276

Offset/ liquidation

(928,739)

 

(1,796,381)

 

(666,739)

 

(34,494)

 

(226,945)

 

(3,653,298)

Monetary update

3,465

 

8,417

 

-

 

-

 

58,868

 

70,750

Others

80,767

 

6,966

 

24,821

 

175,412

 

(18,987)

 

268,979

As of March 31, 2023

2,530,065

 

6,869,082

 

673,790

 

550,484

 

1,276,983

 

11,900,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit generation (1)

297,806

 

2,966,006

 

385,296

 

-

 

393,839

 

4,042,947

Offset/ liquidation

(471,059)

 

(1,564,349)

 

(757,576)

 

(139,930)

 

(627,376)

 

(3,560,290)

Monetary update

4,920

 

2,190

 

-

 

-

 

55,899

 

63,009

Others

172,516

 

-

 

(15,808)

 

(39,560)

 

(11,085)

 

106,063

As of March 31, 2024

2,534,248

 

8,272,929

 

285,702

 

370,994

 

1,088,260

 

12,552,133

 

(1)

 Includes reimbursements and refunds of ICMS.

(2) Refer mainly to credits from tax on manufactured products (“IPI”), special regime for reinstatement of tax amounts for exporting companies (“Reintegra”) and others.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(i)     ICMS

 

It mainly arises from interstate operations for the distribution of oil by-products, in which the tax burden of the receiving state is lower than that retained by the supplier, according to Agreement No, 110/07. The reimbursement takes place through formalization of a process with the states, whereby after the request is approved, the payment is made by the substitute taxpayer, in this case the refinery, by means of a credit in a bank checking account and ICMS credits granted by the states, as provided for in Constitutional Amendment No.123/2023 (“CA No.123/2023”) .

 

To use ICMS credit balances, the Company is internally reviewing certain activities, in particular the logistics of operations with changes in supply hubs. In addition, there are requests for special regimes from certain state tax authorities, requests for authorization to transfer balances between branches in the same state and analysis of credit sales to third parties.

 

The ICMS recoverable balance presented in these financial statements reflects the amount that the Company expects to realize, less the provision for loss on credits, for which management has no expectation to realize them.

 

(ii)     PIS and COFINS

 

ICMS on the PIS and COFINS tax bases

 

On March 15, 2017, the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (“STF”) completed the judgment of Appeal No. 574,706 and, under general resonance, established the thesis that the ICMS does not make up the PIS and COFINS tax base, since this amount does not represent the Company’s revenue/billing. In other words, taxpayers have the right to exclude the ICMS amount recorded in the invoice from the PIS and COFINS tax base.

 

In 2018, the Company recognized credits referring to periods after March 2017, based on the decision handed down on that date by the STF. In addition, the amounts recognized, referring to prior periods, for the group companies that have been awarded favorable final decisions on the referred matter, that is, a res judicata decision, were calculated based on the accounting and tax systems, considering the ICMS amount recorded in invoices. The accuracy of amounts was assessed by crosschecking the information with the relevant accessory obligations.

 

Since adoption of the PIS and COFINS noncumulative regime, the Company has been pleading in court the right to exclude ICMS from the PIS and COFINS tax base and concluded that the legal certainty necessary for the recognition of said credits had been reached, due to certain res judicata decisions handed down on lawsuits for the entire period after 5 years of the date of distribution of the lawsuits in court and, in the case of decisions not yet final, credits after October 2, 2017, prospectively, according to the conclusion of the leading case granting the appeal to taxpayers, for which amounts were recorded in tax assets.

 

On May 13, 2021, the STF concluded the judgment on the modulation of the effects of the decision that excluded the ICMS from the PIS and COFINS tax base (Appeal No. 574,706) and confirmed that the ICMS to be considered is that recorded in the invoice, and not the ICMS amount paid, recognizing credits of this nature for the period from April 2011 to December 2014.

 

Complementary Laws 192/2022 and 194/2022 (“LC 192/22” and “LC 194/22”, respectively) and others

 

On March 11, 2022, LC 192/22 was published, aiming at reducing the tax burden on the fuel supply chain. Article 9 of the law established the reduction to zero by December 31, 2022, of PIS and COFINS rates levied on diesel oil, biodiesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while ensuring that the credits linked to the entire economic chain would remain unaffected.

 

On May 18, 2022, Provisional Measure 1,118/22 (“MP 1,118/22”) was published, excluding the right to PIS and COFINS credits arising from purchases of diesel oil, LPG and biodiesel. Following this act by the Executive Branch, on June 2, 2022 a claim brought on grounds of unconstitutionality (ADI No. 7181) was filed, which challenged said provision in MP 1,118/22, On June 21, 2022, at a Plenary Meeting the Federal Supreme Court (STF) upheld, by unanimous vote, the decision previously issued by a single judge at a court of appeals level which considered said MP as unconstitutional on the grounds that it did not comply with the principle under which no new increases in social contributions may be collected in a period of less than ninety days after the publication of the respective statute.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


As a result of the injunction and because MP 1,118/22 was not converted into law, the wording of LC 192/22 remained in force, which assured to all legal entities in the oil and gas supply chain, including Raízen subsidiaries, that PIS and COFINS credits linked to such operations would remain unaffected in the period from March 11, 2022 (date on which LC 192/22 was published) to August 15, 2022 (ninety days after the date of publication of MP 1,118/22, which limited the right to credit by taxpayers), when it started to generate effects, according to the STF’s decision.

 

Therefore, the Company, supported by external and internal legal counsels and after meeting the recognition criteria evaluated by the Company, recognized in profit or loss for the year ended March 31, 2024, PIS and COFINS credits in the consolidated amount of R$ 385,327 (R$ 3,766,224 in 2023).

 

With respect to LC 194/22, which restricted the right to PIS and COFINS credit on the acquisition of diesel, jet fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (“LPG”), as per the wording in MP 1,118/22, published still in the ninety-day period, this resulted in an increase in the tax burden. Accordingly, supported by the opinions of external and internal legal experts, the constitutional principle of ninety-day holding period should be observed. Therefore, the Company and its subsidiaries recognized PIS and COFINS credits related to the period from August 16 to September 21, 2022, in the consolidated amount of R$ 1,080,981.

 

In addition, during the year ended March 31, 2024, the subsidiaries Sabbá and Mime obtained a favorable final and unappealable decision for the recognition of previous period’s PIS and COFINS tax credits, in the amount of R$ 13,523, relating to overpayments of these taxes on fuel import and sale operations, for the period from July 21 to October 18, 2017, which was after the enactment of Decrees 9,101 and 9,112 of 2017.

 

The credits described above, in the amount of R$ 1,479,831 and R$ 3,766,224, were recorded in the consolidated statement of income for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, under “Other operating revenue, net” and “Cost of products sold and services provided”, respectively, with a corresponding entry in “Recoverable taxes”,

 

In the year ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company and its subsidiaries used the amount of R$ 310,973 and R$ 1,107,149, respectively, related to credits of this nature to offset balances of IRPJ and CSLL payable, generated upon recognition.

 

The PIS and COFINS recoverable balance presented in these financial statements reflects the amount that the Company and its subsidiaries expect to realize, less the provision for loss on credits, for which Management has no expectation to realize them, when applicable. Considering Management's estimates, the expected period for realizing the PIS and COFINS credits is up to 10 years.

 

(iii)    IVA

 

This refers to the federal tax applicable in Argentina and Paraguay on commercial transactions with clients and suppliers, whose triggering event, determination, and payment takes place monthly.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

(a)          Summary of balances with related parties

2024

 

2023

Assets

 

 

 

Assets classified by currency:

 

 

 

Domestic (local currency)

2,042,168

 

1,847,682

Foreign (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

318,594

 

332,802

2,360,762

 

2,180,484

Loans granted to associates (1)

 

 

 

Nordeste Logística I S.A.

7,252
-

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

20,044


-

Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A.

14,583


-

41,879

 

-

Commercial and administrative transactions (2)

 

 

 

Rumo Group

321,120

 

281,450

Agricopel Group

93,316

 

114,833

Shell Group

309,723

 

339,039

Others

180,474

 

52,625

904,633

 

787,947

Framework agreement and others (3)

 

 

 

Shell Brazil Holding B.V.

678,589

 

625,749

Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.

145,108

 

132,633

Cosan

581,491

 

580,287

Others

9,062

 

53,868

1,414,250

 

1,392,537

Total assets

2,360,762

 

2,180,484

Current

(1,119,783)

 

(1,020,519)

Non-current

1,240,979

 

1,159,965

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

2024

 

2023

Liabilities

 

 

 

Liabilities classified by currency:

 

 

 

   Domestic (local currency)

2,247,514

 

2,192,053

   Foreign (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

3,789,081

 

3,345,404

 

6,036,595

 

5,537,457

Resource management

 

 

 

Others

40

 

40

 

40

 

40

Financial transactions

 

 

 

Others

10

 

9

 

10

 

9

Commercial and administrative transactions (2)

 

 

 

Rumo Group

46,020

 

112,362

Shell Group

3,789,081

 

3,333,211

Others

78,552

 

53,046

 

3,913,653

 

3,498,619

Framework agreement (3)

 

 

 

Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.

4,038

 

3,243

Shell Brazil Holding B.V.

42,204

 

32,986

Cosan

521,682

 

572,078

Others

523

 

12,719

 

568,447

 

621,026

Preferred shares and others (4)

 

 

 

Shell Brazil Holding B.V.

195,592

 

184,654

Tupinambá Energia e Publicidade S.A. ("Tupinambá")

14,375

 

-

 

209,967

 

184,654

Lease liabilities (Note 17.b) (5)

 

 

 

Radar Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.

234,732

 

255,129

Aguassanta Desenvolvimento Imobiliário S.A.

117,213

 

133,530

Nova Agrícola Ponte Alta S.A.

113,648

 

132,591

Aguassanta Agrícola S.A.

67,132

 

73,220

Jatobá Propriedades Agrícolas Ltda.

76,207

 

84,163

Nova Amaralina S.A. Propriedades Agrícolas

58,064

 

65,271

Proud Participações S.A.

50,921

 

63,230

Terrainvest Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.

60,487

 

60,244

Vale da Ponte Alta S.A.

76,201

 

85,103

Bioinvestiments Negócios e Participações S.A.

53,431

 

62,056

Palermo Agrícola S.A.

93,657

 

4,940

Seringueira Propriedades Agrícolas Ltda.

51,529

 

49,789

Agrobio Investimento e Participações S.A.

98,625

 

42,723

Others

192,631

 

121,120

 

1,344,478

 

1,233,109

Total liabilities

6,036,595

 

5,537,457

Current

(2,372,978)


(2,363,289)

Non-current

3,663,617

 

3,174,168


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(1)         Loans granted associates

 

The table below presents the information on the loans granted as of March 31, 2024:

 

Associates

 

Index

 

Agreement date

 

Amount granted in R$, adjusted

 

Maturity

Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

07/17/2023

 

14,583

 

Up to 3 years

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

08/03/2023

 

7,239

 

Up to 1 year

Nordeste Logística I S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

09/28/2023

 

7,252

 

Up to 4 years

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

10/10/2023

 

4,870

 

Up to 1 year

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

02/02/2024

 

3,636

 

Up to 1 year

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

 

CDI + 2.5% p.y.

 

03/13/2024

 

4,299

 

Up to 1 year

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,879

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

(20,044)

 

 

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

21,835

 

 

 

(2)           Commercial, administrative, and other transactions

 

The receivable amounts recorded in assets as related party captions refer to commercial transactions for the sale of products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, sugar, and other materials, as well as advances for acquisition of sugarcane and cargo handling at ports.

 

The payable amounts recorded in liabilities as related party captions refer to commercial transactions for the purchase of products and provision of services such as: ethanol, diesel, gasoline, road and rail freight, storage, sugar, sugarcane, advances from clients for sugar exports, and granting of licenses for use of the Shell brand.

 

(3)              Framework agreement and others

 

The amounts recorded in assets and liabilities refer, substantially, to balances recoverable (from) or refundable (to) Raízen's shareholders, as they relate to the period prior to the formation of Raízen in 2011.

 

On March 7, 2023, in the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the jointly owned subsidiary Rede Integrada de Lojas de Conveniência e Proximidade S.A. (Grupo Nós”), an advance for future capital increase (“AFAC”) was approved, in the amount of R$ 45,000, equivalent to Raízen's 50% equity interest in the capital of Grupo Nós, which was paid on March 17, 2023.

 

At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 1, 2023, the jointly controlling shareholders of Grupo Nós approved a capital increase through the full conversion of AFAC.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(4)               Preferred shares and others

 

Substantially tax credits to be reimbursed to Shell, when effectively used by Raízen, determined by the balances of tax losses and negative basis of social contribution from periods prior to the formation of Raízen in 2011.

 

Additionally, the balance due to Tupinambá, in the amount of R$ 16,875, refers to the purchase of shares in this company by the indirect subsidiary Bio Barra during the year ended March 31, 2024, which will be paid up in currency within 3 (three) years from the date of the meeting held on October 4, 2023.  The details of this transaction are described in Note 13.c.1.

 

(5)               Lease liabilities

 

Changes in lease liabilities in the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

 

As of March 31, 2022

1,276,625

Additions

216,519

Write-offs

(88,278)

Payments

(281,622)

Interest

106,049

Remeasurements

3,816

As of March 31, 2023

1,233,109

Additions

167,737

Write-offs

(19,927)

Payments

(320,829)

Interest

127,167

Amortizations through advances and others

109,334

Remeasurements

47,887

As of March 31, 2024

1,344,478

Current

(309,869)

Non-current

1,034,609

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(b)              Transactions with related parties (7)

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Sale of goods

 

 

 

 

 

Rumo Group (4)

2,250,508

 

2,479,338

 

1,760,994

Shell Group (6)

2,881,947

 

4,976,702

 

2,912,745

Agricopel Group (5)

1,493,044

 

1,830,092

 

1,451,163

Others

22,155

 

197,747

 

292,196

 

6,647,654

 

9,483,879

 

6,417,098

Purchase of goods and services

 

 

 

 

 

Shell Group (6)

(4,999,198)

 

(8,772,894)

 

(4,345,682)

Rumo Group (4)

(899,648)

 

(788,147)

 

(589,465)

Agricopel Group (5)

(105,126)

 

(183,992)

 

(125,281)

Others

(319,829)

 

(520,174)

 

(86,751)

 

(6,323,801)

 

(10,265,207)

 

(5,147,179)

Financial income (expenses) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

Shell Group (7)

(266,298)

 

(157,304)

 

(114,321)

Others

(107,567)

 

(97,498)

 

(108,265)

 

(373,865)

 

(254,802)

 

(222,586)

Revenues from services and others (2)

 

 

 

 

 

Shell Group (6)

37,566

 

21,888

 

22,049

Comgás – Companhia de Gás de São Paulo

13,136

 

15,024

 

27,365

Rumo Group (4)

34,619

 

32,651

 

31,901

Cosan Lubrificantes e Especialidades S.A.

17,083

 

14,159

 

10,037

Others

46,011

 

57,285

 

18,680

 

148,415

 

141,007

 

110,032

Service expenses (3)

 

 

 

 

 

Shell Group (6)

(404,758)

 

(223,108)

 

(19,486)

Others

(21,628)

 

(2,841)

 

(93)

 

(426,386)

 

(225,949)

 

(19,579)

 

(1)  Financial income (expenses). net correspond mostly to: (i) interest and exchange differences of PPEs. raised with the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels; (ii) gains (losses) from the asset management agreement entered into between the companies; (iii) interest on accounts payable to Shell for brand licensing; (iv) interest on loans granted to associates and (v) other exchange variations.
(2) These refer to: (i) lubricant sales commissions to Shell; and (ii) collection of expenses with the sharing of corporate. management and operating costs.
(3) These refer to: (i) expenses with the sharing of corporate, management and operating costs with RESA; and (ii) expenses with technical support, maintenance of the billing and collection process, commissions on the sale of jet fuel and secondees to Shell.
(4) “Rumo Group” refers to the railway and port operations represented, by the following companies: Rumo S.A. Elevações Portuárias S.A. Logispot Armazéns Gerais S.A. Rumo Malha Sul S.A. Rumo Malha Oeste S.A. Rumo Malha Paulista S.A. Rumo Malha Norte S.A. Rumo Malha Central S.A. Portofer Transporte Ferroviário Ltda. ALL Armazéns Gerias Ltda. Terminal São Simão S.A. América Latina Logística Intermodal S.A and Brado Logística S.A
(5) Agricopel Group” refers mostly to sales of fuel represented by the companies Agricopel Comércio de Derivados de Petróleo LtdaPosto Agricopel LtdaAgricopel Diesel Paraná Ltda. and Blue Administradora de Bens Ltda. whose relationship takes place through FIX Investimentos Ltda. which is the noncontrolling shareholder of Raízen Mime.
(6) “Shell Group” refers mainly to the commercial transactions conducted by Shell Aviation Limited, Shell Overseas Investments B.V., Shell Trading Rotterdam, Shell Companhia Argentina, Shell Trading US Company, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and granting of the licenses to use the Shell brand by Shell Brands International AG.
(7) Transactions with related parties are entered into on an arm’s length basis, in line with those prevailing in the market or that the Company carries out with third parties.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(c)               Guarantees

 

Considering that Raízen operates a centralized corporate treasury area, the Company is the guarantor of certain debts of its subsidiaries.

 

(d)              Officers and members of the Board of Directors

 

Fixed and variable compensation to key management personnel of Raízen and its subsidiaries, including statutory officers and members of the Board of Directors, recognized in profit or loss for the years ended March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, is as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Regular compensation

(94,265)

 

(75,580)

 

(74,766)

Bonuses and other variable compensation

(97,721)

 

(69,489)

 

(84,802)

Share-based payment

(24,565)

 

(13,085)

 

(24,540)

Total compensation

(216,551)

 

(158,154)

 

(184,108)

 

The Company shares the corporate, management and operating costs and structures with its subsidiaries. Key management personnel include employees of its subsidiaries, and the costs are transferred to the Company through the issue of debt note.

 

12.              Contract assets


As of March 31, 2022

3,086,593

Business combination

14,478

Additions

824,925

Amortization

(615,494)

Effect of foreign currency translation

(79,235)

As of March 31, 2023

3,231,267

Additions

741,514

Amortization

(667,470)

Effect of foreign currency translation

(147,318)

As of March 31, 2024

3,157,993

Current

(633,437)

Non-current

2,524,556


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

 

 

Investments

 

Equity accounting result

 

 

Country

 

Business activity

 

Equity interest

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Book value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Nós

 

Brazil

 

Convenience and proximity stores

 

50.00%

 

35,377

 

145,248

 

(204,871)

 

(45,251)

 

(11,946)

Other

 

Brazil

 

Energy

 

50.00% to 57.89%

 

17,185

 

17,095

 

246

 

2,088

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52,562

 

162,343

 

(204,625)

 

(43,163)

 

(11,943)

Associates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Termap S.A.

 

Argentina

 

Sea terminal

 

3.50%

 

376

 

376

 

-

 

-

 

-

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Port operation

 

50.00%

 

6,011

 

7,877

 

(1,850)

 

(2,313)

 

1,111

Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Port operation

 

33.33%

 

14,524

 

22,478

 

(7,954)

 

(11,211)

 

(3.090)

Nordeste Logística I S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Port operation

 

33.33%

 

6,592

 

5,797

 

1,020

 

2,494

 

2,145

Nordeste Logística II S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Port operation

 

33.33%

 

17,230

 

18,965

 

(1,735)

 

(2,341)

 

(899)

Nordeste Logística III S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Port operation

 

33.33%

 

17,690

 

16,623

 

1,375

 

(460)

 

320

Tupinambá

 

Brazil

 

Energy

 

40.00%

 

3,730

 

-

 

(1,702)

 

-

 

-

Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.

 

Brazil

 

R&D

 

20.84%

 

208,799

 

184,967

 

28,452

 

21,725

 

27,186

Logum Logística S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Logistics

 

30.00%

 

311,319

 

313,623

 

(39,730)

 

(57,035)

 

(58,919)

Uniduto Logística S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Logistics

 

46.48%

 

48,342

 

48,560

 

(6,179)

 

(8,855)

 

(9,139)

Gera Soluções e Tecnologia S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Energy

 

30.00%

 

15,380

 

7,732

 

(3,199)

 

(12,397)

 

-

Dunamis SPE S.A.

 

Brazil

 

Energy

 

1.00%

 

2,380

 

1,048

 

(124)

 

(30)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

652,373

 

628,046

 

(31,626)

 

(70,423)

 

(41,285)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

704,935

 

790,389

 

(236,251)

 

(113,586)

 

(53,228)

Appreciation of assets, net attributed to joint venture and associates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Nós

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

464,917

 

480,278

 

(15,361)

 

(15,361)

 

(15,361)

CGB Caruaru Energia Ltda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,652

 

5,819

 

(167)

 

(233)

 

-

Gera Soluções e Tecnologia S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,968

 

3,056

 

(88)

 

(123)

 

-

J.F Energia S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,567

 

5,731

 

(164)

 

(230)

 

-

Rio Power Participações S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,539

 

13,938

 

(399)

 

(559)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

492,643

 

508,822

 

(16,179)

 

(16,506)

 

(15,361)

Goodwill on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uniduto Logística S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,676

 

5,676

 

-

 

-

 

-

Tupinambá

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,299

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,946

 

51,946

 

-

 

-

 

-

Gera Soluções e Tecnologia S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,018

 

22,018

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

119,939

 

79,640

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,317,517

 

1,378,851

 

(252,430)

 

(130,092)

 

(68,589)

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(a)                Changes in investments
 

As of March 31, 2022

1,354,419

Business combination

51,708

Additions (1)

111,929

Equity accounting result

(130,092)

Share of equity of investees

(3,191)

Dividends

(7,494)

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

1,572

As of March 31, 2023

1,378,851

Additions (1)

142,812

Equity accounting result

(252,430)

Dividends

(5,751)

Conversion of advance for future capital increase into capital (Note 11.a.4)

45,000

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

9,035

As of March 31, 2024

1,317,517


(1)                The additions to the investment occurred in the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

For the year ended March 31, 2024

 

  • Capital contribution, fully subscribed and paid up in cash to Grupo Nós, in the amount of R$ 50,000;


  • Capital increases in associates Logum Logística S.A. (“Logum”) and Uniduto Logística S.A. (“Uniduto”), in the amounts of R$ 37,426 and R$ 5,960, respectively, fully paid up in national currency;

 

  • During the year ended March 31, 2024, indirect subsidiary Bio Barra acquired shares in Tupinambá in the amount of R$ 45,729, of which R$ 14,375 was paid up in currency, R$ 16,979 in loans converted into shares, and R$ 14,375 recorded as unpaid capital, in “Related parties” (Note 11.a.5). As a result of this transaction, Bio Barra recognized a goodwill on the investment in Tupinambá in the amount of R$ 40,299; and

 

  • Capital increases in other investees in the amount of R$ 3,697, fully paid up in currency.

 

There were no changes in the percentage of interest held in the capital of these investees, since all shareholders made capital contributions proportionally to their held interest.


 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

For the year ended March 31, 2023

 

  • Capital contributions in cash were made in associates Nordeste Logística II S.A., Nordeste Logística III S.A. and Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A. in the amounts of R$ 7,667, R$ 5,333 and R$ 12,000, respectively;

 

  • Capital increases in associates Logum Logística S.A. (“Logum”) and Uniduto Logística S.A. (“Uniduto”), in the amounts of R$ 58,599 and R$ 9,078, fully paid up through a current account. In the fiscal year the amounts of R$ 7,070 and R$ 1,095 were also paid up in currency in the same associates, these amounts were recorded as unpaid capital, in “Related parties”, as of March 31, 2022 (Note 9.a.6); and

 

  • Capital increases in other investees in the amount of R$ 19,252, fully paid up through a current account.

 

There were no changes in the percentage of interest held in the capital of these investees, since all shareholders made capital contributions proportionally to their held interest.

 

(b)              Selected information of the Grupo Nós

 

The table below summarizes the financial information of the “Grupo Nós”, based on the financial statements, adjusted by the recognition of fair value adjustments on the date of establishment of the joint venture and by differences in accounting policies, when applicable. The table also reconciles the summarized financial information at the carrying amount of the interest held by Raízen in the joint venture.

 

 

2024

 

2023

Current assets

531,364

 

232,783

Non-current assets

938,107

 

624,081

Current liabilities

(664,179)

 

(285,393)

Non-current liabilities

(731,526)

 

(275,557)

Equity

73,766

 

295,914

Attributable to non-controlling shareholders

(3,012)

 

(5,418)

Attributable to controlling shareholders

70,754

 

290,496

Equity interest of Raízen

50.00%

 

50.00%

Share of equity

35,377

 

145,248

Fair value adjustments on JV investments

532,762

 

532,762

Accumulated amortization of fair value adjustments

(67,845)

 

(52,484)

Net fair value adjustments

464,917

 

480,278

Carrying amount of the equity interest

500,294

 

625,526

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

Net operating revenue

1,144,557

 

          558,335

Loss for the year

(406,699)

 

          (89,401)

Capital transactions

-

 

               1,316

Attributable to non-controlling shareholders

(3,043)

 

           (2,417)

Attributable to controlling shareholders

(409,742)

 

         (90,502)

Equity interest of Raízen

           50.00%

 

           50.00%

Equity accounting result

(204,871)

 

         (45,251)


 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(c)               Selected information on associates and other joint ventures

 

The table below describes the financial information of the Company’s main associates and other joint ventures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Equity

 

Net operating revenue

 

Income/(loss)

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A. (1)

102,206

 

(90,185)

 

(12,021)

 

479

 

(3,700)

Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A. (1)

172,768

 

(129,191)

 

(43,577)

 

-

 

(23,864)

Nordeste Logística I S.A. (1)

75,138

 

(55,361)

 

(19,777)

 

627

 

3,060

Nordeste Logística II S.A. (1)

64,885

 

(13,190)

 

(51,695)

 

318

 

(5,206)

Nordeste Logística III S.A. (1)

75,093

 

(22,017)

 

(53,076)

 

414

 

4,125

Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.

1,202,574

 

(200,808)

 

(1,001,766)

 

37,193

 

136,857

Logum Logística S.A. (1)

3,597,654

 

(2,567,659)

 

(1,029,995)

 

418,672

 

(132,437)

Uniduto Logística S.A. (1)

104,025

 

(8)

 

(104,017)

 

-

 

(13,295)

Iogen Energy Corporation (2)

1,174

 

(341,674)

 

340,500

 

-

 

(857)

CGB Caruaru Energia Ltda. (1)

14,227

 

(8,547)

 

(5,680)

 

-

 

1,235

J.F Energia S.A. (1)

10,505

 

(699)

 

(9,806)

 

3,509

 

1,330

Rio Power Participações S.A. (1)

27,348

 

(11,038)

 

(16,310)

 

4,205

 

(1,789)

Gera Soluções e Tecnologia S.A. (1)

62,531

 

(11,261)

 

(51,270)

 

-

 

(10,630)

Dunamis SPE S.A.

247,525

 

(9,525)

 

(238,000)

 

-

 

(12,500)

Tupinambá Energia e Publicidade S.A.

12,818

 

(3,493)

 

(9,325)

 

-

 

(4,254)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Equity

 

Net operating revenue

 

Income/(loss)

Latitude Logística Portuária S.A. (1)

77,919

 

(62,165)

 

(15,754)

 

13,091

 

(4,626)

Navegantes Logística Portuária S.A. (1)

175,269

 

(107,828)

 

(67,441)

 

-

 

(33,636)

Nordeste Logística I S.A. (1)

40,803

 

(23,411)

 

(17,392)

 

19,918

 

7,483

Nordeste Logística II S.A. (1)

78,620

 

(21,720)

 

(56,900)

 

3,334

 

(7,024)

Nordeste Logística III S.A. (1)

75,428

 

(25,553)

 

(49,875)

 

13,011

 

(1,380)

Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira S.A.

1,007,678

 

(120,971)

 

(886,707)

 

313,037

 

105,411

Logum Logística S.A. (1)

3,529,780

 

(2,503,369)

 

(1,026,411)

 

251,941

 

(170,926)

Uniduto Logística S.A. (1)

104,543

 

(56)

 

(104,487)

 

-

 

(19,054)

Iogen Energy Corporation (2)

38,359

 

(400,476)

 

362,117

 

-

 

(1,476)

CGB Caruaru Energia Ltda. (1)

13,838

 

(9,395)

 

(4,443)

 

-

 

(576)

J.F Energia S.A. (1)

10,215

 

(1,424)

 

(8,791)

 

4,263

 

2,604

Rio Power Participações S.A. (1)

34,311

 

(16,210)

 

(18,101)

 

5,114

 

1,855

Gera Soluções e Tecnologia S.A. (1)

36,833

 

(11,059)

 

(25,774)

 

-

 

(41,324)

 

(1) The fiscal year of these investees ends on December 31 of each year.
(2) Shared controlled company, in which the Company holds 50% of the common shares, whose fiscal year ends on August 31 of each year. The Company did not recognize an estimated loss of equity in subsidiaries since it is not responsible for legal or constructive (non-formalized) obligations to make payments on behalf of this company.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

14.       Property, plant, and equipment

 

 

Land and rural properties

 

Buildings and improvements

 

Machinery, equipment, and facilities

 

Aircraft, vessels and vehicles

 

Furniture, fixtures, and IT equipment

 

Construction in progress

 

Sugarcane planting

 

Frequently replaced parts and components

 

Others

 

Total

Cost or valuation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

1,207,302

 

4,013,058

 

17,058,151

 

705,762

 

352,401

 

2,826,038

 

8,538,308

 

2,319,269

 

69,194

 

37,089,483

Business combination

3,757

 

48,269

 

87,304

 

18

 

1,120

 

15,677

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

156,145

Additions

3,924

 

26,135

 

74,964

 

980

 

5,378

 

5,291,671

 

1,490,683

 

1,591,022

 

12,245

 

8,497,002

Write-offs

(46,904)

 

(21,665)

 

(278,942)

 

(60,181)

 

(9,113)

 

(14,524)

 

(6,103)

 

-

 

(200)

 

(437,632)

Reversal of estimated loss, net (Note 28)

(330)

 

5,023

 

8,844

 

3,043

 

1,340

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

192

 

18,112

Transfers (1)

3,335

 

84,266

 

1,318,885

 

22,741

 

43,643

 

(1,816,507)

 

643

 

(1,545,102)

 

239,869

 

(1,648,227)

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

51,860

 

74,358

 

287,271

 

3,062

 

3,673

 

69,330

 

-

 

-

 

(2,002)

 

487,552

As of March 31, 2023

1,222,944

 

4,229,444

 

18,556,477

 

675,425

 

398,442

 

6,371,685

 

10,023,531

 

2,365,189

 

319,298

 

44,162,435

Business combinations (Notes 32.a and 32.b)

181,199

 

48,439

 

46,465

 

589

 

1,157

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

277,849

Additions

2,842

 

67,494

 

204,067

 

722

 

35,012

 

6,824,474

 

1,489,202

 

1,523,588

 

2,865

 

10,150,266

Write-offs

(53,965)

 

(120,447)

 

(230,305)

 

(69,592)

 

(18,979)

 

(511)

 

(59,680)

 

-

 

(19,666)

 

(573,145)

Constitution of estimated loss, net (Note 28)

6,877

 

(63,677)

 

(53,948)

 

-

 

2

 

1

 

-

 

-

 

(182)

 

(110,927)

Transfers (1)

17,530

 

467,097

 

1,966,115

 

78,312

 

52,613

 

(2,700,280)

 

-

 

(1,553,412)

 

(22,165)

 

(1,694,190)

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

(11,970)

 

(18,481)

 

(75,928)

 

(833)

 

(491)

 

(20,171)

 

-

 

-

 

(5,104)

 

(132,978)

As of March 31, 2024

1,365,457

 

4,609,869

 

20,412,943

 

684,623

 

467,756

 

10,475,198

 

11,453,053

 

2,335,365

 

275,046

 

52,079,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

-

 

(865,251)

 

(6,760,343)

 

(406,350)

 

(235,673)

 

-

 

(5,563,789)

 

(941,565)

 

(51,660)

 

(14,824,631)

Depreciation in the year

-

 

(171,837)

 

(1,212,553)

 

(64,204)

 

(43,482)

 

-

 

(813,854)

 

(1,566,256)

 

(22,184)

 

(3,894,370)

Write-offs

-

 

11,563

 

228,082

 

57,193

 

10,822

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

85

 

307,745

Transfers (1)

-

 

26,819

 

(43,882)

 

(114)

 

5,382

 

(3,079)

 

-

 

1,566,318

 

(85)

 

1,551,359

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

-

 

(29,192)

 

(150,324)

 

(1,963)

 

(1,872)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

197

 

(183,154)

As of March 31, 2023

-

 

(1,027,898)

 

(7,939,020)

 

(415,438)

 

(264,823)

 

(3,079)

 

(6,377,643)

 

(941,503)

 

(73,647)

 

(17,043,051)

Depreciation in the year

-

 

(171,290)

 

(1,241,349)

 

(48,408)

 

(50,880)

 

-

 

(993,802)

 

(1,553,510)

 

(8,236)

 

(4,067,475)

Business combinations (Notes 32.a and 32.b)

-

 

(253)

 

(469)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(722)

Write-offs

-

 

8,401

 

184,866

 

69,342

 

17,781

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

12,365

 

292,755

Transfers (1)

-

 

1,828

 

(19,623)

 

(2,320)

 

1,006

 

3,079

 

-

 

1,553,412

 

13,241

 

1,550,623

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

-

 

7,758

 

40,146

 

491

 

541

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

276

 

49,212

As of March 31, 2024

-

 

(1,181,454)

 

(8,975,449)

 

(396,333)

 

(296,375)

 

-

 

(7,371,445)

 

(941,601)

 

(56,001)

 

(19,218,658)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net residual value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2024

1,365,457

 

3,428,415

 

11,437,494

 

288,290

 

171,381

 

10,475,198

 

4,081,608

 

1,393,764

 

219,045

 

32,860,652

As of March 31, 2023

1,222,944

 

3,201,546

 

10,617,457

 

259,987

 

133,619

 

6,368,606

 

3,645,888

 

1,423,686

 

245,651

 

27,119,384

(1)
Refers, substantially, to transfers of construction in progress to the corresponding asset classes after being capitalized, including transfers of software costs to “Intangible assets” in the amount of R$ 102,319 and transfers to assets held for sale in the amount of R$ 41,248, recorded under “Other receivables”.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

      

Construction in progress

 

The balances of construction in progress refer mainly to: (i) construction of E2G plants; (ii) expansion of the cogeneration structure; (iii) construction of solar energy generation and distribution plants; (iv) irrigation implementation and expansion projects; and (v) construction and expansion of biogas plants. During the year ended March 31, 2024, several projects were concluded, totaling R$ 2,700,280 (R$ 1,816,507 in 2023).

 

Capitalization of borrowing costs

 

In the year ended March 31, 2024, borrowing costs at Raízen totaled R$ 263,713 (R$ 74,233 in 2023). As of March 31, 2024, the weighted average annual rates of financial charges for certain debts were 12. 83% (12.42% in 2023).

 

15.              Intangible assets

 

 

Goodwill

 

Software license

 

Brands

 

Contractual relationships with clients

 

Operating authorization

 

Sugarcane supply agreements

 

Technology

 

Others

 

Total

Cost or valuation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

3,935,482

 

1,016,412

 

2,305,898

 

360,269

 

-

 

181,516

 

185,136

 

110,370

 

8,095,083

Business combination

(107,815)

 

7,709

 

-

 

35,062

 

124,711

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

59,667

Additions (1)

-

 

225,051

 

37,332

 

45,000

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

307,383

Write-offs

-

 

(1,095)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,095)

Transfers (2)

-

 

97,219

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(57,202)

 

40,017

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

33,672

 

5,241

 

1,845

 

24,777

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(478)

 

65,057

As of March 31, 2023

3,861,339

 

1,350,537

 

2,345,075

 

465,108

 

124,711

 

181,516

 

185,136

 

52,690

 

8,566,112

Business combination (Note 32)

18,202

 

1,295

 

-

 

(29,243)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(9,746)

Additions

-

 

185,655

 

619,252

 

(2,201)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

802,706

Write-offs

-

 

(1,477)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,477)

Transfers (2)

-

 

124,350

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(24,807)

 

99,543

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

(19,096)

 

(1,334)

 

(2,347)

 

(6,091)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(207)

 

(29,075)

As of March 31, 2024

3,860,445

 

1,659,026

 

2,961,980

 

427,573

 

124,711

 

181,516

 

185,136

 

27,676

 

9,428,063

Accumulated amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

(431,380)

 

(583,771)

 

(649,972)

 

(98,166)

 

-

 

(129,673)

 

(127,817)

 

(53,445)

 

(2,074,224)

Amortization in the year

-

 

(126,570)

 

(144,861)

 

(35,294)

 

(4,830)

 

(3,841)

 

(18,591)

 

(1,016)

 

(335,003)

Write-offs

-

 

250

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

250

Transfers (2)

-

 

(351)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,502

 

2,151

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

-

 

(1,739)

 

129

 

(6,239)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(7,849)

As of March 31, 2023

(431,380)

 

(712,181)

 

(794,704)

 

(139,699)

 

(4,830)

 

(133,514)

 

(146,408)

 

(51,959)

 

(2,414,675)

Amortization in the year

-

 

(157,313)

 

(279,143)

 

(25,371)

 

(4,062)

 

(8,212)

 

(18,590)

 

(1,277)

 

(493,968)

Write-offs

-

 

39

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

39

Transfers (2)

-

 

(28,662)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

31,438

 

2,776

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

-

 

518

 

548

 

1,750

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,816

As of March 31, 2024

(431,380)

 

(897,599)

 

(1,073,299)

 

(163,320)

 

(8,892)

 

(141,726)

 

(164,998)

 

(21,798)

 

(2,903,012)

Net residual value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2024

3,429,065

 

761,427

 

1,888,681

 

264,253

 

115,819

 

39,790

 

20,138

 

5,878

 

6,525,051

As of March 31, 2023

3,429,959

 

638,356

 

1,550,371

 

325,409

 

119,881

 

48,002

 

38,728

 

731

 

6,151,437


(1) 

  On May 1, 2022, indirectly subsidiary Neolubes signed the renewal of the license agreement for use of the Shell brand with Shell Brands, for a minimum term of 13 (thirteen) years, renewable in certain cases, subject to the compliance with certain conditions established in the agreement.

      

(2)     These refer to amounts transferred from “Property, plant and equipment” account.

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Goodwill

 

This refers to goodwill paid for expected future profitability. As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the balance of goodwill is as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

On acquisition of Raízen Centro-Sul

687,385

 

687,385

On acquisition of Usinas Santa Cândida e Paraíso

431,272

 

431,272

On acquisition of Grupo Corona

380,003

 

380,003

On business combination of Cosan Combustíveis Lubrificantes S.A.

348,103

 

348,103

On acquisition of Raízen Paraguay (1)

298,969

 

313,034

On acquisition of Raízen Argentina (1)

298,542

 

303,573

On acquisition of Usina Benálcool

149,247

 

149,247

On merger of Curupay S.A. Participações

109,841

 

109,841

On acquisition of Usina Zanin Açúcar e Álcool

98,380

 

98,380

On acquisition of Grupo Mundial

87,435

 

87,435

On acquisition of Usina Açucareira Bom Retiro S.A.

81,575

 

81,575

On acquisition of Payly (Note 32.c)

73,568

 

75,744

On capital contribution to Centroeste Distribuição (Note 32.a)

20,378

 

-

On acquisition of Latina

70,432

 

70,432

On acquisition of Gera Next Participações

63,288

 

63,288

On acquisition of Costa Rica Canavieira Ltda.

57,169

 

57,169

On acquisition of Grupo Destivale

42,494

 

42,494

On acquisition of Usina Santa Luíza

42,348

 

42,348

On acquisition of Cerrado Açúcar e Álcool S.A.

24,660

 

24,660

On payment of capital at Mundial

14,800

 

14,800

On acquisition of RWXE

8,430

 

8,430

On acquisition of Ryballa

5,400

 

5,400

On acquisition of Univalem S.A. Açúcar e Álcool

5,018

 

5,018

On establishment of FBA- Franco Brasileira S.A. Açúcar e Álcool

4,407

 

4,407

On acquisition of Vertical

4,313

 

4,313

On acquisition of RESA (formerly Cosan S.A. Açúcar e Álcool)

558

 

558

Others

21,050

 

21,050

 

 

 

 

Total

3,429,065

 

3,429,959

 

(1)         As of March 31, 2024, the goodwill generated by the acquisition of Raízen Argentina and Raízen Paraguay includes the balance of the effect of foreign currency translation in the amount of R$ 76,642 and less R$ 63,955 (R$ 81,674 and less 49,845 in 2023), respectively.


 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Impairment analysis for cash generating units containing goodwill

 

Raízen assessed the recoverable amount of goodwill at least annually.

 

Management uses the value in use method to determine the recoverable amount, which is based on the projection of the discounted cash flows expected from the cash-generating units (CGU) determined by management based on the budgets that consider the assumptions related to each CGU, using information available in the market and prior performance.

 

The Company’s discounted cash flows related to the CGU “Mobility” of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay were prepared for a period of 25 years and carried at perpetuity without considering the real growth rate, based on past performance and expectations for market development. Cash flows arising from the continued use of related assets are adjusted for specific risks and use the post-tax discount rate, calculated at 5.27% per year (9.16% in 2023).

 

The main assumptions used by the Company were: (i) prices based on the market expectation, (ii) estimated growth rates for the business sector, and (iii) extrapolations of growth rates based on the Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The entire future cash flow was discounted at rates that reflect specific risks related to the relevant assets in each cash-generating unit.

 

The discounted cash flows of the subsidiary RESA and its subsidiaries, which comprise substantially the CGUs “Sugar” and “Renewables”, were prepared for a period of 30 years, in accordance with a reasonable time to recover the assets related to the activities of their economic sector. No real growth rate was considered in the year of the cash flow or in perpetuity, based on past performance and expectations for market development. The discount rate used was 5.27% per year (9.16% in 2023).

 

The main assumptions used for subsidiary RESA and its subsidiaries were: (i) expected price of sales of commodities over the long term; (ii) productivity in agricultural areas; (iii) performance of Total Recoverable Sugar (“TRS”); and (iv) operating and administrative costs. The entire cash flow was discounted at rates that reflect specific risks related to the relevant assets in each cash-generating unit.

 

As a result of the annual impairment tests, no significant losses were recognized in the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023. The determination of the recoverability of assets depends on certain key assumptions as described above, which are influenced by the market, technological and economic conditions prevailing when such test is carried out and, therefore, it is not possible to determine whether impairment losses will occur in the future and, in the event, they occur, if they will be material.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated



(a)                Suppliers

             

 

2024

 

2023

Suppliers of materials and services (i)

6,822,938

 

6,943,091

Oil products suppliers (ii)

4,282,905

 

3,489,503

Ethanol suppliers (ii)

876,096

 

798,385

Sugarcane suppliers (iii)

808,360

 

539,890

 

12,790,299

 

11,770,869

Suppliers - Agreement (Note 16.b)

11,235,968

 

9,681,469

 

24,026,267

 

21,452,338

Domestic (local currency)

18,187,606

 

13,911,342

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

5,838,661

 

7,540,996

 

24,026,267

 

21,452,338

 

(i) Balance payable to suppliers of materials and services refers to acquisitions of machinery and equipment for the bioenergy parks, distribution bases and own reseller gas stations, as well as several services contracted.
(ii) The balances payable to suppliers of oil products and ethanol refer to installment purchases made by Raízen.
(iii) The sugarcane harvest period, which usually takes place between April and December of each year, generally has a direct impact on the balance with sugarcane suppliers and the respective cutting, loading and transportation services.

 

(b)              Agreements

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, in order to accurately reflect the essence of its commercial transaction, the Agreement operations, for which suppliers have already received payments, are presented below:

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

Agreements

 

 

 

 

Oil products

 

8,527,763

 

7,779,462

Ethanol and sugar

 

2,225,327

 

1,097,166

Materials, services and others

 

482,878

 

804,841

 

 

11,235,968

 

9,681,469

Domestic (local currency)

 

10,701,754

 

7,411,302

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

 

534,214

 

2,270,167

 

 

11,235,968

 

9,681,469

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


As of March 31, 2024, the Agreements have similar characteristics, with the main ones highlighted below:

  • Nature: enables suppliers of the Company's products and/or services, eligible for the Agreements, to receive payments of their invoices before their due date;

     

  • Terms and conditions: if invoices are advanced by suppliers, the Company makes the payment directly to the financial institution. The assignment of credits does not result in any costs or fees to financial institutions, which revert to the Company’s benefit, nor in granting, by the Company, guarantees of any nature to these financial institutions. There is no acceleration of payment in specific events of default by the Company or the supplier; and
  • Risks and benefits: provide suppliers, according to their convenience, with the opportunity to manage their receivables more effectively and contributes to maintenance of the Company's operating cash flow cycle. It does not entail new obligations or additional risks for the Company when one of its suppliers chooses to assign its credits to the financial institution.

As of March 31, 2024, the average payment term, in days, of suppliers who joined the Agreements and comparable Suppliers, is presented below:

 

 

 

Agreement

 

Comparable Suppliers (i)

Oil products (ii)

 

92

 

18

Ethanol and sugar

 

104

 

99

Materials, services and others

 

90

 

90

 

(i) Comparable suppliers due to the similar characteristics of the supply contracts and who are eligible, but have not joined to the Agreements, considering specific payment conditions characteristics in the Brazilian market.
(ii) Due to the high concentration of suppliers of oil and oil products in the Brazilian market, purchases of these products in the international market are not comparable, as purchases are made with immediate payment terms.


There were no transactions with no impact on cash relating to the amounts recorded in liabilities and related to Agreements operations.

 

(c)                Advances to suppliers

 

 

2024

 

2023

Sugarcane (1)

565,412

 

401,325

Suppliers of materials and services

201,907

 

211,664

 

767,319

 

612,989

Domestic (local currency)

729,422

 

521,607

Abroad (foreign currency)

37,897

 

91,382


 767,319

 

612,989

Current

(574,685)

 

(392,647)

Non-current

 192,634

 

220,342


(1) These refer to advances made to sugarcane suppliers that are monetarily adjusted on a monthly basis according to the conditions and indices specifically agreed in the contracts.

     


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

(a)              Right of use assets

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023 right of use assets are presented in the following categories:

 

 

Land

 

Properties

 

Aircraft and vehicles

 

Machinery and equipment

 

Manufacturing facilities

 

Furniture, fixtures, and IT equipment

 

Total

Cost or valuation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

13,075,337

 

599,339

 

911,104

 

861,820

 

128,134

 

5,021

 

15,580,755

Business combination

-

 

512

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

512

Additions

1,456,951

 

213,768

 

861,866

 

107,671

 

-

 

-

 

2,640,256

Write-offs

(459,078)

 

(2,205)

 

(21,214)

 

(24,817)

 

-

 

-

 

(507,314)

Remeasurements (1)

15,592

 

52,577

 

25,518

 

23,709

 

11,883

 

-

 

129,279

Transfers

(8,637)

 

64,810

 

7,645

 

(66)

 

-

 

-

 

63,752

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

13,360

 

13,006

 

37,980

 

85

 

-

 

-

 

64,431

As of March 31, 2023

14,093,525

 

941,807

 

1,822,899

 

968,402

 

140,017

 

5,021

 

17,971,671

Additions

1,297,827

 

945,079

 

90,091

 

449,450

 

-

 

-

 

2,782,447

Write-offs

(500,270)

 

(224,044)

 

(402,508)

 

(278,115)

 

-

 

-

 

(1,404,937)

Remeasurements (1)

692,119

 

24,252

 

41,439

 

(34,414)

 

(16,230)

 

-

 

707,166

Transfers

1,563

 

5,022

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(5,021)

 

1,564

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

(3,364)

 

(1,780)

 

(14,809)

 

(54)

 

-

 

-

 

(20,007)

As of March 31, 2024

15,581,400

 

1,690,336

 

1,537,112

 

1,105,269

 

123,787

 

-

 

20,037,904

Accumulated amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

(3,575,622)

 

(361,598)

 

(581,887)

 

(262,750)

 

(18,398)

 

(865)

 

(4,801,120)

Amortization in the year

(2,386,350)

 

(134,639)

 

(274,031)

 

(192,092)

 

(8,217)

 

-

 

(2,995,329)

Write-offs

141,268

 

(974)

 

11,484

 

575

 

-

 

-

 

152,353

Transfers

2,924

 

1,119

 

(13,086)

 

(9)

 

-

 

-

 

(9,052)

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

(3,656)

 

(9,662)

 

(29,101)

 

(31)

 

-

 

-

 

(42,450)

As of March 31, 2023

(5,821,436)

 

(505,754)

 

(886,621)

 

(454,307)

 

(26,615)

 

(865)

 

(7,695,598)

Amortization in the year

(2,273,236)

 

(392,894)

 

(279,180)

 

(205,607)

 

(8,967)

 

-

 

(3,159,884)

Write-offs

315,003

 

213,332

 

398,100

 

146,504

 

-

 

-

 

1,072,939

Transfers

(1,563)

 

(865)

 

-

 

-

 

38

 

865

 

(1,525)

Effects of foreign currency translation and others

978

 

2,386

 

9,630

 

12

 

-

 

-

 

13,006

As of March 31, 2024

(7,780,254)

 

(683,795)

 

(758,071)

 

(513,398)

 

(35,544)

 

-

 

(9,771,062)

Net residual value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2024

7,801,146

 

1,006,541

 

779,041

 

591,871

 

88,243

 

-

 

10,266,842

As of March 31, 2023

8,272,089

 

436,053

 

936,278

 

514,095

 

113,402

 

4,156

 

10,276,073

 

(1) Index adjustment, substantially comprised of the variation in the price of the Council of Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Producers of the State of São Paulo (“CONSECANA”) applied to lease and sharecropping agreements of RESA and its subsidiaries.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


We present below the weighted average amortization rates by class of right of use as of March 31, 2024, and 2023: 

 

Class

 

2024

 

2023

Land

 

15%

 

12%

Properties

 

16%


16%

Aircraft and vehicles

 

12%


14%

Machinery and equipment

 

14%


15%

Manufacturing facilities

 

7%


6%

 

(b)              Lease liabilities

 

Changes in lease liabilities in the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:

 

As of March 31, 2022

10,424,704

Business combination

512

Additions

2,423,737

Write-offs

(304,949)

Payments

(2,737,691)

Interest

979,002

Amortizations by advances and others

(117,590)

Remeasurements (1)

125,463

Effect of foreign currency translation

21,321

As of March 31, 2023

10,814,509

Additions

2,614,710

Write-offs

(401,661)

Payments

(3,138,814)

Interest

1,174,068

Amortization by advances and others

(131,842)

Remeasurements (1)

659,279

Effect of foreign currency translation

(25,313)

As of March 31, 2024

11,564,936

Domestic (local currency)

11,309,814

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

255,122

 

11,564,936

Current

(3,334,134)

Non-current

8,230,802

 

(1) Updating of the restatement index, substantially composed of the variation in the price of CONSECANA applied to lease and sharecropping agreements of RESA and its subsidiaries.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


The weighted average incremental rate applied to the Company’s lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024, was 11.2% (10.1% in 2023).


As of March 31, 2024, the maturity of lease liabilities of third parties and related parties (Note 11.a) is as follows: 


Maturity

 

Present value

 

Future value

1 to 12 months

 

3,644,003

 

4,817,425

13 to 24 months

 

2,076,778

 

2,993,511

25 to 36 months

 

1,820,754

 

2,536,531

37 to 48 months

 

1,434,718

 

1,971,674

49 to 60 months

 

1,087,459

 

1,478,326

61 to 72 months

 

721,076

 

1,007,624

73 to 84 months

 

525,058

 

739,987

85 to 96 months

 

458,237

 

570,857

97 to 120 months

 

518,086

 

686,659

More than 121 months

 

623,245

 

1,009,878

Gross amount

 

12,909,414

 

17,812,472

Potential right of PIS and COFINS recoverable (1)

 

(1,170,522)

 

(1,606,425)

 

(1) This refers to the potential right of PIS/COFINS credits on payments of lease calculated based on the theoretical rate of 9.25%, applicable in Brazil. The purpose of this disclosure is to comply with Memorandum Circular CVM/SNC/SEP No. 02/2019 and is only an estimate. Therefore, these credits are not those that could effectively be used by Raízen, and its subsidiaries located in Brazil in the future. In such event, the referred to credits may be materially different due to possibility of the effective rate being different from the theoretical rate or due to subsequent changes in Brazilian tax legislation.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

Purpose

 

Final maturity

 

Index

 

Annual effective average interest rate (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Debt classification per currency:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominated in Brazilian real (R$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,574,612

 

13,178,849

Denominated in foreign currency (Note 3.d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,187,714

 

16,305,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,762,326

 

29,483,976

Debt type (2):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PPE

 

May/29

 

US$ + Libor or SOFR

 

7.16%

 

5.94%

 

4,277,959


6,464,947

PPE

 

Mar/30

 

US$ + Fixed rate

 

3.98%

 

4.10%

 

5,214,542


4,336,594

Senior Notes Due 2027

 

Jan/27

 

US$ + Fixed rate

 

5.30%

 

5.30%

 

1,499,190


3,622,804

Green Notes Due 2034

 

Mar/34

 

US$ + Fixed rate

 

6.45%

 

-

 

5,008,660

 

-

Green Notes Due 2054

 

Mar/54

 

US$ + Fixed rate

 

6.95%

 

-

 

2,510,157

 

-

Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (“CRA”)

 

Aug/37

 

IPCA

 

9.64%

 

10.36%

 

6,451,078

 

5,906,491

CRA

 

Jul/29

 

CDI

 

10.40%

 

13.18%

 

534,248

 

1,836,809

CRA

 

Oct/33

 

Fixed rate

 

12.29%

 

-

 

593,716

 

-

BNDES

 

Mar/24

 

URTJLP

 

-

 

7.45%

 

-

 

314

BNDES

 

Dec/30

 

Fixed rate

 

4.14%

 

4.20%

 

46,153

 

92,595

BNDES

 

Apr/24

 

UMBNDES

 

7.80%

 

5.41%

 

343

 

5,785

BNDES

 

Dec/38

 

IPCA

 

8.50%

 

9.23%

 

141,052

 

150,840

Advances on Exchange Contracts (“ACC”)

 

Nov/24

 

US$ + Fixed rate

 

6.81%

 

-

 

1,670,970

 

-

Debentures

 

Mar/32

 

IPCA

 

9.07%

 

9.80%

 

2,587,487

 

2,432,079

Term Loan Agreement

 

Apr/24

 

SOFR

 

-

 

6.01%

 

-

 

1,014,572

Term Loan Agreement

 

Sep/35

 

Euribor

 

5.01%

 

-

 

1,621,369

 

-

Rural financial product note (“CPF-R”)

 

Nov/29

 

CDI

 

11.94%

 

15.74%

 

1,465,750

 

1,052,373

Rural Credit

 

Aug/24

 

CDI

 

10.60%

 

-

 

107,240


-

Finame/Leasing

 

Jan/25

 

Fixed rate

 

6.00%

 

6.93%

 

2,168


13,657

Resolution No, 2471 (PESA) and Securitization

 

Oct/25

 

Fixed rate

 

-

 

5.01%

 

-

 

35,326

Export Credit Notes (“NCE”)

 

Jul/30

 

CDI

 

12.35%

 

15.69%

 

1,645,361

 

1,652,582

Working capital and others

 

May/24

 

AR$ + %BADLAR and/or Fixed rate

 

29.37%

 

84.00%

 

384,883

 

866,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,762,326

 

29,483,976

Expenses incurred with the placement of the securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,098)

 

(2,394)

CPR-F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,411)

 

(8,570)

Senior Notes Due 2027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,322)

 

(2,622)

Green Notes Due 2034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51,443)

 

-

Green Notes Due 2054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(57,143)

 

-

Term Loan Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32,730)

 

-

BNDES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(843)

 

(1,198)

PPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,118)

 

(6,598)

NCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,397)

 

(7,656)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(162,505)

 

(29,038)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,599,821

 

29,454,938

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,204,463)

 

(4,855,395)

Non-current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,395,358

 

24,599,543


(1) The annual effective interest rate corresponds to the contract fee plus Libor (London InterBank Offered Rate), SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), Euribor (European Interbank Offered Rate), IPCA, CDI or BADLAR (Buenos Aires Deposits of Large Amount Rate), where applicable. As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the weighted percentages of the main indexes, considered in the determination of the effective interest rate, were as follows:


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

Index (% p.y.)

 

2024

 

2023

Libor (i)

 

-

 

4.97%

SOFR

 

5.31%

 

4.83%

Euribor

 

3.91%

 

-

IPCA (last 12 months)

 

3.93%

 

4.65%

CDI (last 12 months)

 

12.35%

 

13.29%

 

(i) During the year ended March 31, 2024, certain debts indexed to Libor were renegotiated and started to be indexed to SOFR.
(1) Loans and financing are generally guaranteed by promissory notes from Raízen. In certain cases, they also have security interest, such as: i) credit rights arising from energy trading contracts (BNDES); ii) National Treasury Certificates (“CTN”), fully redeemed during the year, and land mortgage (PESA); iii) property, plant, and equipment; and/or iv) fiduciary alienation of financed assets (Finame/PESA).


As of March 31, 2024, overdue installments in the long term, less amortization of expenses with placement, is as follows:

 

Maturity

 

2024

13 to 24 months

 

1,914,867

25 to 36 months

 

3,474,043

37 to 48 months

 

3,858,514

49 to 60 months

 

4,499,899

61 to 72 months

 

3,189,437

73 to 84 months

 

1,442,490

85 to 96 months

 

704,533

More than 97 months

 

10,311,575

 

 

29,395,358

 

(i)              Raízen’s main loans and financing are detailed below:


(a)             Pre-export financing

 

Between 2018 to 2024, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into pre-export financing agreements with various financial institutions for financing for future export of products, including the withdrawal from credit facilities held by the Company with a syndicate of international banks. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company, through its subsidiaries RESA and Raízen Argentina, entered into new PPE agreements totaling R$ 2,834,880 (R$ 4,386,107 in 2023), equivalent to US$ 570,359 thousand (US$ 872,406 thousand in 2023). As of March 31, 2024, outstanding PPE agreements expire in March 2030.

 

In March 2023, the Company renegotiated the maturities of certain PPE contracts, originally scheduled for 2023 and 2025, in the amount of US$ 425,000 thousand, equivalent to R$ 2,161,185, for new maturities between 2028 and 2030, with immaterial changes to other contractual terms.

 

(b)            Term Loan Agreement

 

On March 25, 2019, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels took out a syndicated loan of US$ 200,000 thousand, corresponding to approximately R$ 775,000 on that date, with final maturity on April 30, 2024. On March 18, 2024, this loan was fully paid in the amount of US$ 203,296 (principal and interest), equivalent to R$ 1,012,720.

 

Additionally, on September 29, 2023, Raízen Fuels took out a new loan of € 300,000 thousand, corresponding to approximately R$ 1,566,872 on that date, with final maturity on September 21, 2035.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(c)             Senior Notes Due 2027

 

In January 2017 and July 2020, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels issued Senior Notes in the international market, totaling the principal amount of US$ 500,000 thousand and US$ 225,000 thousand, respectively. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased the following notes, the result of which is detailed below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchased

principal amount

 

Outstanding principal amount (1)

Transaction

 

Funding

 

Currency

 

Maturity

 

Original principal amount in US$

 

Amount in

US$ thousand

 

Amount in R$ (2)

 

Amount in US$ thousand

 

Amount in R$ (3)

Senior Notes

 

Jan/2017

 

Dollar (US$)

 

Jan/2027

 

500,000

 

(350,000)

 

(11,743,525)

 

150,000

 

749,430

Senior Notes

 

Jul/2020

 

Dollar (US$)

 

Jan/2027

 

225,000

 

(32,994)

 

(164,360)

 

192,006

 

959,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

725,000

 

(382,994)

 

(11,907,885)

 

342,006

 

1,708,730

 

(1) Principal amount outstanding after repurchasing.
(2) Represented by the amount in original currency converted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of settlement of the repurchase.
(3) Represented by the amount in original currency converted at the exchange rate prevailing on March 31, 2024.

 

The Company paid US$ 385,714 thousand, equivalent to R$ 1,921,437, for the repurchase of these liabilities, which includes principal, interest, premium and taxes. The repurchases generated financial expenses of R$ 703 related to the write-off of issue costs.

 

(d)              Green Notes Due 2034 and 2054

 

As mentioned in Note 1.2, on March 5, 2024, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels issued Green Notes in the international market, totaling the principal amount of US$ 1,000,000 thousand and US$ 500,000 thousand, equivalent to R$ 4,981,500 and R$ 2,490,750, with payment of the principal due in March 2034 and 2054, respectively, both with payments of interest on a semiannual basis.

 

Expenses related to the issuance of Green Notes amounted to US$ 21,654 thousand, equivalent to R$ 107,870, thus representing a net inflow of funds of R$ 7,364,380.

 

Net proceeds from the issuance of Green Notes will be allocated for investments in projects and assets selected by the Company, including E2G plants and increased operational efficiency in bioenergy parks, as well as for extension of the average debt term for refinancing of financial obligations, including the repurchase and subsequent redemption of debt securities due in 2027 (Note 18.c). 

 

(e)              Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA)

 

The funds raised were used in the activities conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries, substantially related to agribusiness, in the ordinary course of business. As of March 31, 2024, the CRA agreements payable are as follows:

 

Taken out on

 

Company

 

Issuer

 

Issue

 

Series

 

Maturity

 

Principal

May/17

 

RESA

 

RB Capital Companhia de Securitização

 

4th

 

1st

 

Apr/24

 

230,877

Dec/17

 

Raízen S.A.

 

RB Capital Companhia de Securitização

 

5th

 

2nd

 

Dec/24

 

204,024

Mar/19

 

RESA

 

RB Capital Companhia de Securitização

 

6th

 

1st

 

Mar/25

 

300,000

Mar/19

 

RESA

 

RB Capital Companhia de Securitização

 

6th

 

2nd

 

Mar/26

 

600,000

Jul/19

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

6th

 

1st

 

Jul/29

 

228,190

Jul/19

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

6th

 

2nd

 

Jul/29

 

787,658

Jun/20

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

8th

 

2nd

 

Jun/27

 

352,426

Jun/20

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

8th

 

2nd

 

Jun/30

 

728,056

Set/22

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

9th

 

1st

 

Aug/32

 

1,060,000

Set/22

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

9th

 

2nd

 

Aug/37

 

940,000

Out/23

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

10th

 

1st

 

Out/30

 

192,320

Out/23

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

10th

 

2nd

 

Out/33

 

265,014

Out/23

 

RESA

 

True Securitizadora S.A.

 

10th

 

3rd

 

Out/33

 

542,666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,431,231

 

During the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company and its subsidiaries settled the CRA agreements, in the amount of R$ principal amount of R$ 2,023,828 and R$ 869,900, respectively.



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(f)              Debentures

 

Between November 2019 and April 2022, the Brazilian SEC (“CVM”) granted to subsidiary RESA registration for its Public Issue of Simple Debentures, non-convertible into shares, of the unsecured type, at the nominal value of R$ 1,000,00, as shown below:

 

 

 

Index

 

Principal

 

Receipt date

 

Maturity

4th Series

 

IPCA

 

900,000

 

11/28/2019

 

11/16/2029

5th  Series

 

IPCA

 

169,518

 

06/15/2020

 

06/15/2030

7th Series I (1)

 

IPCA

 

768,094

 

04/13/2022

 

03/15/2029

7th Series II (1)

 

IPCA

 

428,591

 

04/13/2022

 

03/15/2032

 

 

 

 

2,266,203

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Contracts entered into by RESA related to the first issue of Sustainability-Linked Debentures (SLD) linked to Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals.

 

(g)             Advances on Exchange Contracts (ACC)

 

In May and June 2023, the subsidiary RESA raised funds from ACCs in the amount of R$ 2,503,798, equivalent to US$ 515,000 thousand, with maturities of up to 1 year. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company settled ACCs totaling R$ 949,388 (R$ 442,350 in 2023), equivalent to US$ 190,000 thousand (US$ 90,000 thousand in 2023).

 

(h)             Credit Note (NCE)

 

In July and December 2022, the subsidiary RESA raised NCEs in the amount of R$ 600,000 and R$ 1,000,000, with final maturity in July 2030 and December 2029, respectively.

 

In addition, during the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company and its subsidiaries raised funding from new NCEs in the amount of R$ 1,376,464, with final maturity in March and June 2024. The aforementioned funding was settled in the amount of R$ 1,397,242 in the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

(i)              Financial Rural Product Note (CPR-F) and Rural Credit

 

In November and December 2019, the subsidiary RESA raised funding from CPR-Fs in the amount of R$ 750,000 and R$ 250,000, both with final maturity on November 26, 2029.

 

In addition, during the year ended March 31, 2024, the subsidiary RESA raised funding from new CPR-Fs and Rural Credit in the amount of R$ 3,917,962, with final maturity between March and November 2024. The Company settled these agreements during this year, totaling R$ 3,399,000.

 

(j)              Other loans raised and/or settled in this year

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the direct subsidiaries Raízen Argentina and Raízen Paraguay, as well as the indirect subsidiary Raízen Trading raised funds for working capital, as follows:

 

Company

 

Date

 

Amount raised

 

Equivalent in US$

 

Maturity (paid and/or payable)

Raízen Argentina

 

Apr/23 to Mar/24

 

6,743,362

 

1,365,381

 

May/23 to Apr/24

Raízen Paraguay

 

Apr to Oct/23

 

578,313

 

116,726

 

May/23 to Feb/24

Raízen Trading

 

Jun/23

 

194,276

 

40,000

 

Jul/23

 

 

 

 

7,515,951

 

1,522,107

 

 


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(k)             Revolving Credit Facility

 

As of March 31, 2024, the revolving credit facilities taken out by the Company and not used until the closing date of these financial statements are as follows:

 

Beneficiary

 

Institution

 

Amount in US$

 

Maturity

Raízen Fuels

 

Syndicate of banks

 

300,000

 

Mar/2027

Raízen Fuels

 

Syndicate of banks

 

700,000

 

Dec/2026

 

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 


In March 2024, Raízen Fuels took out a new credit facility in the amount of US$ 300,000, with maturity in March 2027, in order to replace the canceled credit facility, of the same amount, with maturity in April 2024.

 

(l)              Fair value

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the carrying amount and fair value of the loans and financing, determined by level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, are shown below:

 

 

 

Amount raised, updated

 

Fair value (1)

 

Financial income (expenses)

Type

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

PPE

 

8,247,556

 

9,281,619

 

8,057,109

 

9,079,993

 

(11,179)

 

200,436

 

27,900

CRA

 

7,195,911

 

6,201,995

 

7,044,794

 

5,906,491

 

(144,387)

 

158,131

 

185,230

Term Loan Agreement

 

-

 

1,017,947

 

-

 

1,014,572

 

(3,375)

 

12,615

 

1,419

Senior Notes Due 2027

 

1,713,473

 

1,948,031

 

1,468,094

 

1,824,506

 

121,854

 

188,957

 

261,804

Green Notes Due 2034

 

1,756,387

 

-

 

1,746,468

 

-

 

9,919

 

-

 

-

Schuldschein

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3,407

 

16,135

ACC

 

1,666,866

 

-

 

1,670,970

 

-

 

(4,104)

 

-

 

-

Rural Credit

 

423,529

 

-

 

423,662

 

-

 

(133)

 

-

 

-

Debentures

 

2,721,025

 

2,613,704

 

2,587,487

 

2,432,079

 

(48,087)

 

61,495

 

89,703

 

 

23,724,747

 

21,063,296

 

22,998,584

 

20,257,641

 

(79,492)

 

625,041

 

582,191

 

(1) Includes a fair value assessment balance as of March 31, 2024, and 2023, amounting to R$ 726,163 and R$ 805,655, respectively.


Other loans and financing have no quoted value and the fair value substantially approximates their carrying amount, due to exposure to variable interest rates and the immaterial changes in the Raízen’s credit risk.

 

(m)            Covenants

 

The Company is not subject to compliance with financial ratios and is subject only to certain covenants of loan and financing agreements, such as cross-default and negative pledge, which have been met in accordance with contractual requirements. As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company is in compliance with all covenants referring to loans, financing and debentures.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

(a)     Reconciliation of income tax and social contribution income (expenses)

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax and social contribution

1,612,088

 

3,263,580

 

4,251,352

Income tax and social contribution at nominal rate (34%)

(548,110)

 

(1,109,617)

 

(1,445,460)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to calculate the effective rate:

 

 

 

 

 

Government grant

61,079

 

175,489

 

78,386

Tax overpayment - Selic

23,259

 

98,141

 

79,093

Change in rate of foreign company (1)

-

 

-

 

(195,038)

Unrecognized deferred taxes (2)

(702,392)

 

3,197

 

76,767

Reversal of deferred taxes (3)

-

 

(94,796)

 

-

Effect of foreign exchange variations on assets and liabilities abroad

(138,668)

 

25,859

 

154,389

Interest on own capital

          453,017

 

97,648

 

154,524

Difference between deemed income and taxable income rates

5,384

 

35,728

 

57,870

Equity accounting result

(85,826)

 

(44,231)

 

57,587

Others

(65,698)

 

52,328

 

9,162

Income tax and social contribution income (expenses)

(997,955)

 

(760,254)

 

(972,720)

Effective rate

61.9%

 

23.3%

 

22.9%

 

(1)   This refers to the change in Argentine tax legislation, enacted in June 2021, which changed the income tax rate from 25% to 35%.
(2) This refers to deferred tax assets were not recognized for the subsidiaries that does not have probable future taxable profits.
(3) On March 31, 2023, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Biomassa reversed the totality of the deferred tax assets due to the revision of the evaluation of its ability to recover the referred credits, resulting from projections of future taxable income.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

    

(b)     Recoverable income tax and social contribution

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

IRPJ

802,481

 

622,058

CSLL

181,952

 

211,950

Tax credits of domestic entities

 984,433

 

834,008

 

 

 

 

Tax credits of entities abroad

103,827

 

442,975

 

1,088,260

 

1,276,983

Current assets

(400,246)

 

(744,795)

Non-current assets

688,014

 

532,188

 

(c)     Income tax and social contribution payable (current)

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

IRPJ

50,423

 

27,183

CSLL

18,184

 

8,841

Tax debts of domestic entities

 68,607

 

36,024

Tax debts of entities abroad

1,628

 

5,155

 

70,235

 

41,179


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(d)     Deferred income tax and social contribution assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

Assets (liabilities)

 

Basis

 

IRPJ 25%

 

CSLL 9%

 

Total

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax losses

 

14,789,436

 

3,697,359

 

-

 

3,697,359

 

2,964,276

Tax losses of foreign entities

 

380

 

95

 

-

 

95

 

58,824

Negative basis for social contribution

 

13,326,922

 

-

 

1,199,423

 

1,199,423

 

1,128,373

Temporary differences:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remuneration and employee benefits

 

748,565

 

187,141

 

67,371

 

254,512

 

241,641

Lease liability and right of use

 

3,203,497

 

800,874

 

288,315

 

1,089,189

 

733,663

Tax overpayment – Selic

 

413,985

 

103,496

 

37,259

 

140,755

 

136,866

Share-based payment

 

136,785

 

34,196

 

12,311

 

46,507

 

19,721

Provisions for legal disputes

 

1,957,171

 

489,293

 

176,145

 

665,438

 

639,147

Fair value of inventories (Note 3.e)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,004

Exchange variations

 

1,191,953

 

297,988

 

107,276

 

405,264

 

765,885

Surplus value of assets, net in business combinations

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

55,283

Provisions and other temporary differences

 

2,134,938

 

533,735

 

192,144

 

725,879

 

620,653

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

 

6,144,177

 

2,080,244

 

8,224,421

 

7,365,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized tax goodwill

 

(2,615,715)

 

(653,929)

 

(235,414)

 

(889,343)

 

(862,078)

Biological assets

 

(2,199,053)

 

(549,763)

 

(197,915)

 

(747,678)

 

(737,590)

Refund of ICMS

 

(377,359)

 

(94,340)

 

(33,962)

 

(128,302)

 

(163,817)

Fair value of inventories (Note 3.e)

 

(6,952)

 

(1,738)

 

(626)

 

(2,364)

 

-

Capitalized borrowing costs

 

(540,512)

 

(135,128)

 

(48,646)

 

(183,774)

 

(115,467)

Monetary update of property, plant and equipment of entities abroad

 

(1,166,747)

 

(291,687)

 

(105,007)

 

(396,694)

 

(396,352)

Effect on changes in depreciation rates of property, plant and equipment

 

(3,069,197)

 

(767,299)

 

(276,228)

 

(1,043,527)

 

(1,008,751)

Unrealized income (loss) from derivatives

 

(1,768,641)

 

(442,160)

 

(159,178)

 

(601,338)

 

(139,732)

Fair value of financial liabilities (Note 18.c)

 

(726,163)

 

(181,541)

 

(65,355)

 

(246,896)

 

(233,564)

Bargain purchase gain

 

(654,929)

 

(163,732)

 

(58,944)

 

(222,676)

 

(222,676)

Fair value in the formation of the joint venture (Note 13.d)

 

(464,917)

 

(116,229)

 

(41,843)

 

(158,072)

 

(163,294)

Surplus value of assets, net in business combinations

 

(856,994)

 

(214,249)

 

(77,129)

 

(291,378)

 

-

Contractual relationships with clients

 

(144,703)

 

(36,176)

 

(13,023)

 

(49,199)

 

(53,718)

Fair value of PPE items, intangible assets and others

 

(3,121,124)

 

(780,281)

 

(280,901)

 

(1,061,182)

 

(795,200)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

(4,428,252)

 

(1,594,171)

 

(6,022,423)

 

(4,892,239)

Total deferred taxes

 

 

 

1,715,925

 

486,073

 

2,201,998

 

2,473,097

Deferred taxes - Assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,998,156

 

3,636,927

Deferred taxes - Liabilities, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,796,158)

 

(1,163,830)

Total deferred taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,201,998

 

2,473,097


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(e)     Changes in deferred taxes, net

 

As of March 31, 2021

614,686

Business combination

1,113,368

Credit on share issuance costs

56,504

Credit in P&L

446,539

Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income

(615,232)

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

173,786

As of March 31, 2022

1,789,651

Business combination

77,624

Credit in P&L

916,353

Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income

(124,912)

Use of income tax and social contribution tax loss carryforwards for the payment of tax debts

(2,833)

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

(182,786)

As of March 31, 2023

2,473,097

Business combination (Note 32.b and 32.c)

(83,818)

Credit in P&L

167,597

Deferred taxes on other comprehensive income

(308,035)

Use of income tax and social contribution tax loss carryforwards for the payment of tax debts

(44,576)

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

           (2,267)

As of March 31, 2024

2,201,998


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(f)     Realization of deferred income tax and social contribution

In assessing the ability to recover deferred taxes, management takes into consideration projections of future taxable profit and changes in temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized only when it is probable that they will be used in the future. There is no expiration date for the use of the income tax and social contribution tax loss carryforwards balances, however the use of the tax loss carryforward is limited to 30% of annual taxable profits.

 

As of March 31, 2024, Raízen expects to realize deferred tax assets in certain entities, including income and social contribution tax loss carryforwards and temporary differences, as follows:

 

Years

 

Total

 

 

 

2024

 

1,563,953

2025

 

1,072,377

2026

 

770,110

2027

 

657,596

2028

 

1,046,663

From 2028 onwards

 

3,113,722

Total

 

8,224,421


As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, deferred tax assets were not recognized for the following subsidiaries, as it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available for Raízen to use their benefits. The unrecognized balances are as follows:

 

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Basis of tax losses and temporary differences

 

Unrecognized deferred tax

 

Basis of tax losses and temporary differences

 

Unrecognized deferred tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raízen Centro-Sul Paulista S.A.

(2,829,444)

 

962,011

 

(2,829,444)

 

962,011

Raízen Centro-Sul S.A.

(2,094,121)

 

712,001

 

(2,094,121)

 

712,001

Raízen Energia S.A.

(1,818,468)

 

618,279

 

-

 

-

Raizen Biomassa S.A.

(412,176)

 

140,140

 

(278,815)

 

94,797

Raízen-Geo Biogás S.A.

(100,219)

 

34,074

 

-

 

-

Payly Soluções de Pagamentos S.A.

(98,748)

 

33,574

 

(87,826)

 

29,861

Raízen-Geo Biogás Costa Pinto S.A.

(36,309)

 

12,345

 

-

 

-

Sabor Raiz

(12,311)

 

4,186

 

(12,286)

 

4,177

Total

(7,401,796)

 

2,516,610

 

(5,302,492)

 

1,802,847

 

Tax losses can be carried forward indefinitely.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(g)     Uncertain tax positions

From the perspective of the provisions of this decision and considering the Company's accounting policies, as well as IFRIC23 and Circular Letter No. 1/2023/CVM/SNC/SEP of February 13, 2023, the Company evaluated its final and unappealable legal proceedings and did not identify material impact on the individual and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023. 



As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has advance payments for future sales of its main products to domestic and abroad customers:


 

 

2024

 

2023

Domestic (local currency)

 

3,937,518

 

2,000,478

Abroad (foreign currency) (Note 3.d)

 

7,834,492

 

1,546,507

 

 

11,772,010

 

3,546,985

Current

 

(5,576,461)

 

(2,153,912)

Non-current

 

6,195,549

 

1,393,073


As mentioned in Note 1.4, on March 12, 2024, the Company entered into a commercial operation to anticipate future revenues linked to a long-term E2G contract, in the amount of US$ 617,000 thousand, equivalent to R$ 3,082,655, with the objective of sustaining the investment necessary for the construction of the plants, within the scope of the Company's E2G Program. These advances mature until 2034.


102


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


             

Breakdown of legal disputes considered as probable loss

 

When Raízen was set up in 2011 it was agreed that Shell and Cosan would reimburse Raízen and its subsidiaries for legal disputes that were ongoing or originated before its formation. As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the balances of reimbursable and non-reimbursable lawsuits are described below:

 

 

2024

 

2023

Tax

633,314

 

607,457

Civil

557,061

 

443,855

Labor

655,405

 

787,251

Environmental

73,055

 

85,447

 

1,918,835

 

1,924,010

Non-reimbursable legal disputes

926,170

 

991,160

Reimbursable legal disputes

992,665

 

932,850

 

1,918,835

 

1,924,010

 

When Raízen was set up in 2011 it was also agreed that the Company and its subsidiaries would reimburse shareholders Shell and Cosan regarding the judicial deposits made on the date before its formation. As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the balances of refundable deposits and non-refundable deposits are as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

Tax

658,727

 

537,750

Civil

41,545

 

41,297

Labor

144,586

 

165,833

 

844,858

 

744,880

Own judicial deposits

502,114

 

448,541

Refundable judicial deposits

342,744

 

296,339

 

844,858

 

744,880

 

(i)               Non-reimbursable legal disputes

 

 

Tax

 

Civil

 

Labor

 

Environmental

 

Total

As of March 31, 2023

92,693

 

157,931

 

708,697

 

31,839

 

991,160

Provisioned for the year (a)

65,103

 

74,273

 

383,000

 

7,222

 

529,598

Reversals and write-offs (a)

(56,824)

 

(66,550)

 

(402,106)

 

(8,185)

 

(533,665)

Payments

(17,957)

 

(7,390)

 

(220,932)

 

(393)

 

(246,672)

Monetary and foreign exchange updates (b)

27,664

 

74,066

 

134,342

 

(2)

 

236,070

Effect of foreign currency translation and others

(1,377)

 

(40,486)

 

(8,268)

 

(190)

 

(50,321)

As of March 31, 2024

109,302

 

191,844

 

594,733

 

30,291

 

926,170


(a) Recognized in the statement of income for the year, except for the reversals of monetary update, recognized under “Financial income (expenses)”.
(b) Recognized in the statement of income for the year under “Financial income (expenses”).


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(ii)              Reimbursable legal disputes (1)

 

 

Tax

 

Civil

 

Labor

 

Environmental

 

Total

As of March 31, 2023

514,764

 

285,924

 

78,554

 

53,608

 

932,850

Provisioned for the year

70,282

 

45,590

 

2,525

 

4,047

 

122,444

Reversals and write-offs

(46,211)

 

(3,543)

 

(19,982)

 

(18,954)

 

(88,690)

Payments

(40,256)

 

(1,411)

 

(4,152)

 

(1,648)

 

(47,467)

Monetary and foreign exchange updates

25,433

 

38,657

 

3,727

 

5,711

 

73,528

As of March 31, 2024

524,012

 

365,217

 

60,672

 

42,764

 

992,665

 

(1) The movement does not have and will never affect the result, due to the Company’s right to reimbursement by shareholders Shell and Cosan.


(iii)             Total legal disputes

 

 

Tax

 

Civil

 

Labor

 

Environmental

 

Total

As of March 31, 2023

607,457

 

443,855

 

787,251

 

85,447

 

1,924,010

Provisioned for the year

135,385

 

119,863

 

385,525

 

11,269

 

652,042

Reversals and write-offs

(103,035)

 

(70,093)

 

(422,088)

 

(27,139)

 

(622,355)

Payments

(58,213)

 

(8,801)

 

(225,084)

 

(2,041)

 

(294,139)

Monetary and foreign exchange updates

53,097

 

112,723

 

138,071

 

5,707

 

309,598

Effect of foreign currency translation

(1,377)

 

(40,486)

 

(8,270)

 

(188)

 

(50,321)

As of March 31, 2024

633,314

 

557,061

 

655,405

 

73,055

 

1,918,835

 

(a)               Tax
 

 

2024

 

2023

ICMS (i)

316,573

 

266,549

IPI (ii)

174,684

 

167,359

PIS and COFINS (iii)

23,673

 

65,531

IRPJ and CSLL (iv)

38,065

 

35,841

Others (v)

80,319

 

72,177

 

633,314

 

607,457

Non-reimbursable legal disputes

109,302

 

92,693

Reimbursable legal disputes

524,012

 

514,764

 

633,314

 

607,457

 

(i)                ICMS

 

The amount recorded as a provision for ICMS credits is represented by: a) tax assessments received that, despite being defended, are assessed as probable loss by the Company’s legal advisors; (b) use of finance credits and charges in matters on which understanding of the Company’s management and tax advisors differ from tax authorities’ interpretations; and (c) questioning of the breach of accessory obligation (CAT Ordinance) in the period from January 2001 to December 2004, related to the methodology for calculating ICMS credits in the state of São Paulo, in the monetarily adjusted amount of R$ 133,311 (R$ 127,663 in 2023).

 

(ii)              IPI

 

The amount recorded as a provision for IPI credits is represented by: (a) tax assessment notice received referring to imported goods and other notices; (b) offset of credits deriving from inputs used in exempt shipment; and (c) IPI Seletividade, a matter recently judged by STF, under General Resonance (RE No. 592145, matter 080) unfavorably to the taxpayer.

 

(iii)             PIS and COFINS

 

The amount recorded as a provision for PIS and COFINS credits is represented by: (a) contribution from 1997 to 1999 referring to merger of company; and (b) IPI credits used to offset PIS and COFINS deriving from inputs used in exempt shipments.



RAÍZEN S.A.

Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements
as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024
In thousands of Reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated


(iv)              IRPJ and CSLL

 

These refer to interlocutory decisions related to different offsets carried out by PER/DCOMP (E-Requests for Federal Tax Recovery, Refund or Offset) related to IPI credits used to offset IRPJ and CSLL. Said offset stopped being approved because a tax assessment notice was issued to stop recognition of credits based on the fact that, in the period from January 2008 to September 2010: (a) the Company did not record and pay IPI owed at the rate of 8% on certain transactions classified in TIPI (table of IPI levy); and (b) the Company did not reverse IPI credits referring to inputs used in the industrialization of certain products classified in TIPI, considering that shipment of such products is not taxed.

 

In the first item, the dispute occurs due to difference about classification of products as oil by-products and, in the second item, it occurs because authorities do not recognize the right to maintain IPI credits on shipment transactions that are exempt or not taxed.

 

(v)                CIDE

 

The Company provisioned CIDE on services rendered in oil and natural gas exploration and production activities conducted before the formation of Raízen, whose balance as of March 31, 2023, totals R$ 442,197 (R$ 422,919 in 2023). The amounts due were deposited in court, in the same amount, reason why there will be no financial disbursement by the Company in the event of loss of the lawsuit. Therefore, the balance of legal disputes is presented net of the judicial deposit made in these financial statements.

 

(b)               Civil, labor, and environmental

 

Raízen is a party to several civil lawsuits related to compensation for property and pain and suffering damages, contractual disputes, real estate and credit recovery discussions, among others.

 

Raízen is also a party to several labor claims filed by former employees and employees of service providers who question, among others, the payment of overtime, night shift, employee's safety and health risk premiums job reinstatement, refund of deductions made in payroll of payment such as confederative association dues and union dues.

 

The main environmental demands are related to environmental remediation work to be conducted at filing stations, distribution bases and airports.


Legal disputes considered as possible losses and, thus, no provision for legal disputes has been recognized in the financial statements

 


(a)                Tax

 

 

2024

 

2023

ICMS (i)

5,845,988

 

6,561,901

IRPJ and CSLL (ii)

3,618,487

 

3,935,115

PIS and COFINS (ii)

8,582,747

 

8,160,714

INSS (iii)

375,712

 

333,188

ISS (iv)

224,890

 

289,117

Offsets with IPI credit - IN No. 67/1998 (v)

144,292

 

139,905

MP 470/2009 – debt in installment payment (vi)

255,281

 

246,801

IPI (vii)

303,082

 

287,300

Others

1,532,115

 

1,868,295

 

20,882,594

 

21,822,336

Non-reimbursable legal disputes

13,416,474

 

13,894,645

Reimbursable legal disputes

7,466,120

 

7,927,691

 

20,882,594

 

21,822,336

 


RAÍZEN S.A.

Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements
as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024
In thousands of Reais – R$, unless otherwise indicated


i.                   ICMS

 

Refers substantially to: (i) portion related to fine of the tax assessment notice served due to the alleged nonpayment of ICMS and noncompliance with accessory obligation, in an operation involving sharecropping agreement and toll manufacturing, from May 2005 to March 2006 and May 2006 to March 2007; (ii) ICMS levied on shipping of crystallized sugar for export, which, according to the tax agent, is classified as semi-finished good and, under ICMS regulation, is subject to taxation; (iii) ICMS levied on alleged divergences in the sugar and ethanol inventories, arising from the comparison between the magnetic tax files and the Inventory Registration Books; (iv) tax assessment notices related to collection of the ICMS tax differential resulting from sales of ethanol intended to companies located in other States of the Country, which, based on a superseding rule, had their state registrations revoked; (v) ICMS requirement resulting from disallowance of diesel oil credits used in the agro-industrial production process, with a defense filed for being essential to the Company’s activities, based on article 155, paragraph 2, item I of the Federal Constitution and Supplementary Law No. 87/96; (vi) ICMS credits not reversed; (vii) lack of full reversal of ICMS-ST credits for ICMS tax substitution (ICMS-ST); (viii) noncompliance with accessory obligations; (ix) undue use of credits from Controls for ICMS tax credits on permanent assets (“CIAP”); (x) alleged undue use of credits related to ICMS-ST on diesel in the capacity of final consumer; (xi) matching credit allegedly unduly taken; and (xiv) tax credits related to freight (transport services) allegedly unduly used since the subsequent operation is exempt or not taxed; (xiii) alleged failure to collect ICMS and undue credit due until customs clearance of goods imported from abroad through a branch located in another state; (xiv) alleged non-payment of tax on the sale of anhydrous fuel ethanol to a company whose registration status is not located. The State Treasury, despite the Company's proven good faith, disregarded the existing evidence and declared, retroactively, the unsuitability of the corresponding invoices, contrary to Precedent 509 of STJ; (xv) ICMS credit arising from the acquisition of inputs and intermediate goods, supported by a report; (xvi) alleged differences in inventories of products sold (volume correction factor/temperature difference); (xvii) undue use of ICMS credits; (xviii) alleged non-issuance of invoices resulting from gains declared in System  of Capture and Audit of Fuel Attachments (“SCANC”), which resulted in failure to pay ICMS-ST, such omissions are explained by the volumetric variation factor, regarding the application of the volume correction factor (“FCV”); (xix) alleged underpayment of ICMS-ST, due to the use of the weighted average price to final customer (“PMPF”) (date of registration of the import declaration vs. date of custom clearance); and (xx) lack of full reversal of ICMS-ST.


ii.                  IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS and IOF

 

Main legal disputes refer substantially to: (i) interlocutory decisions handed down by the RFB in November 2013, which address disallowance of noncumulative PIS and COFINS credits, arising from goods and services purchased in the domestic market and offset against IRRF, IRPJ and CSLL. Given that the disallowed credits are related to goods and services used in the Company's production chain, the disallowance is totally undue and illegal, based on current legislation (Laws No. 10,637/02 and No. 10,833/03); (ii) tax assessment noticed received in 2016, recoverable from the shareholder Cosan, related to the disallowance of deductions from goodwill amortization for calendar years 2011 to 2012 (the corporate fact that generated the right to use goodwill occurred in 2006) for which the possible amount totals R$ 133,566 (R$ 124,607 in 2023); (iii) tax assessment notice received in 2018 referring to the disallowance of goodwill amortization due to expected future profitability, deducted from the IRPJ and CSLL tax bases for calendar years 2013 to 2016, in the amount of R$ 442,011 (R$ 408,257 in 2023). The Company filed an administrative defense because the goodwill amortization occurred under the terms of the current legislation; (iv) tax assessment notice received from the federal tax authorities in 2018 requiring payment of IRPJ and CSLL for 2013 and 2014 based on alleged undue deductions from taxable income for the year of monthly estimates that were subject to unapproved offsets. The Company filed objections, as current legislation and opinion No. 88/14 of the Office of the Attorney General of the National Treasury (PGFN) allows the collection of estimates in offsetting processes; (v) amortization occurred between 2011 and 2014 of the goodwill generated on the acquisition of Tavares de Melo, Ampla and Santaelisa Vale. The tax assessment notice unduly considers the imposition of an isolated fine for non-payment of estimates, an aggravated fine and the imposition of a fine for omission in accessory obligation (ECF); (vi) offsets with negative balances in different periods; (vii) disallowance of PIS and COFINS credits by the non-cumulative system provided for in Laws No. 10,637/2002 and 10,833/2003, respectively. These disallowances stem, in summary, from the restrictive interpretation of the RFB regarding the concept of "inputs", as well as different interpretations of the said laws; and (viii) reimbursement/offsets of non-cumulative PIS and COFINS credits with different origins (Laws No. 10,637/02 and 10,833/03) for the periods from 2014 to 2016: The RFB rejected the requests and considered all the related offsets as not declared arguing that the credits would be linked to lawsuits discussing the unconstitutionality of ICMS in the PIS and COFINS calculation basis, that the outcome of the lawsuit No. 0030888- 84.2017.4.02.5101, where the Company discusses the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS calculation base, could change the amount of the credit. It follows that the claimed credit does not arise from the lawsuit, that is, the Company does not seek the refund of PIS and COFINS credits overpaid due to the inclusion of ICMS in their calculation bases.



RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


iii.                 INSS

 

Possible legal disputes related to INSS involve mainly: (i) requirement of the contribution for purposes of the National Rural Learning Service (SENAR) on direct and indirect export operations, where the RFB understands that there is no right to constitutional immunity; and (ii) requirement of the social security tax on resale of goods in the domestic market and to third parties that are not included in the social security tax base calculation, which only applies to gross revenue resulting from the production effectively occurring in the facilities and not from purchased goods.

 

iv.                 ISS

 

Refers to failure to withhold or pay for services contracted in several periods.

 

v.                  Offsets with IPI credit – IN 67/98

 

RFB Regulatory Instruction No. 67/98 brought with it the possibility of a refund of IPI collected in the period from January 14, 1992, to November 16, 1997, on amorphous refined sugar. Accordingly, subsidiary RESA, for the years in which the payment was made, pleaded to offset amounts against other taxes due. However, the Federal Revenue Service dismissed requests for a refund as well as an offset. Thus, subsidiary RESA administratively appealed against the dismissal.

 

After notification of payment of debts object of an offset in view of the changes introduced by IN SRF No. 210/02, subsidiary RESA filed a writ of mandamus with an injunction request to suspend the enforceability of offset taxes, with the aim of impeding the Public Administration from executing these debts. The injunction was granted by the competent court.

 

vi.                 MP 470/2009 – installment payment of debts

 

Federal Revenue Service partially rejected requests for payment of federal tax debts in installments made by subsidiary RESA, with the argument that offered tax loss is not sufficient to settle respective debts. Subsidiary RESA and its legal advisors consider that the losses indicated existed and were available for such use.


vii.                IPI

 

Tax requirement on sales of sugar subject to a 0% rate due to their degree of polarization exceeding 99.5º or not subject to IPI, pursuant to Regulatory Instruction 67/98. This ruling was used in the respective proceedings brought by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, whose likelihood of loss is classified as possible, according to the assessment of Raízen’s legal advisors.

 

(b)               Civil, labor, and environmental

 

 

2024

 

2023

Civil

1,760,319

 

1,688,652

Labor

358,016

 

342,036

Environmental

206,852

 

173,861

 

2,325,187

 

2,204,549

Non-reimbursable legal disputes

1,054,398

 

984,781

Reimbursable legal disputes

1,270,789

 

1,219,768

 

2,325,187

 

2,204,549

 

These legal disputes substantially refer to: (a) change in risk assessment in administrative proceeding with Brazil’s Antitrust Agency (“CADE”) filed against Shell; (b) reparation for emergent damages; (c) loss of profits; (d) compensation for pain and suffering damages; and (e) attorney’s fees.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

The Company has fuel purchase agreements with third parties in order to guarantee part of its future trading, it also has contracts for rail transportation with the purpose of transporting fuel from the supply bases to the reseller stations, whose amount to be paid is determined according to the price agreed in the contract.

 

Raízen has stockpiling service contracts for fuels with third parties, in accordance with the logistics and storage objectives in certain regions.

 

Through RESA and its subsidiaries, Raízen has commitments to purchase sugarcane, fuel, industrial equipment, electric and steam energy, lease and sharecropping agreements, sugar storage, transportation and handling services.

 

The commitments to purchase sugarcane with third parties are intended to guarantee part of its production in subsequent harvests. The amount of sugarcane to be acquired is calculated based on the estimated amount to be milled per area based on their expected productivity where sugarcane plantations are located. The amount to be paid by RESA and its subsidiaries is determined at the end of each crop year, according to the price published by the CONSECANA (Council of Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Producers in the São Paulo State – Brazil).

 

Raízen entered into agreements with the Rumo Group for the transportation and handling of sugar for exports.

 

As of March 31, 2024, the volumes related to purchase commitments and service agreements by crop are as follows: 

 

Years

 

Sugarcane

(in tons)

 

Fuel

(in cubic meters)

 

Transport 

(in cubic meters)

 

Storage 

(in cubic meters)

 

Sugar transportation and handling (in tons)

2025

 

21,824,066

 

3,160,512

 

4,683,790

 

4,593,120

 

13,492,518

2026

 

19,163,903

 

139,861

 

4,683,790

 

4,245,660

 

10,092,752

2027

 

16,813,707

 

-

 

4,683,790

 

3,250,560

 

8,048,152

2028

 

14,078,692

 

-

 

1,562,666

 

2,312,256

 

-  

2028 onwards

 

33,119,428

 

-

 

1,562,666

 

1,831,145

 

-  

Total contracted volume

 

104,999,796

 

3,300,373

 

17,176,702

 

16,232,741

 

31,633,422

Total estimated payments (nominal value)

 

14,160,322

 

12,101,865

 

939,691

 

1,155,530

 

2,192,829


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2023, and 2022 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2023

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


23.              Equity

 

(a)              Capital and capital reserve

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Raízen’s fully subscribed and paid-in capital amounts to R$ 6,859,670 and is represented as follows:

 

 

2024

 

Common shares

 

%

 

Preferred shares

 

%

 

Total

 

%

Shell

4,496,786,292

 

50.00%

 

60,810,825

 

4.47%

 

4,557,597,117

 

44.02%

Cosan

4,496,786,292

 

50.00%

 

60,810,825

 

4.47%

 

4,557,597,117

 

44.02%

Treasury shares

-

 

-

 

26,394,646

 

1.94%

 

26,394,646

 

0.25%

Free floating and others

-

 

-

 

1,210,920,604

 

89.12%

 

1,210,920,604

 

11.71%

Total shares (book-entry and no-par-value shares)

8,993,572,584

 

100.0%

 

1,358,936,900

 

100.0%

 

10,352,509,484

 

100.0%

 

 

2023

 

Common shares

 

%

 

Preferred shares

 

%

 

Total

 

%

Shell

4,496,786,292

 

50.0%

 

60,810,825

 

4.5%

 

4,557,597,117

 

44.0%

Cosan

4,496,786,292

 

50.0%

 

60,810,825

 

4.5%

 

4,557,597,117

 

44.0%

Treasury shares

-

 

-

 

34,284,534

 

2.5%

 

34,284,534

 

0.3%

Free floating and others

-

 

-

 

1,203,030,716

 

88.5%

 

1,203,030,716

 

11.7%

Total shares (book-entry and no-par-value shares)

8,993,572,584

 

100.0%

 

1,358,936,900

 

100.0%

 

10,352,509,484

 

100.0%

 

(b)              Dividends and interest on own capital

 

In accordance with the Company's Bylaws and Brazilian Corporation Law, the amounts of the dividends for the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 were determined as follows:

 

Minimum mandatory dividend

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Net income for the year

520,715

 

2,441,126

 

3,149,018

   (-) Effect of tax incentives of the Parent Company (Note 20.d)

(655)

 

(122,537)

 

-

   (-) Effect of tax incentives of subsidiaries (Note 20.d)

-

 

(235,526)

 

(375,803)

Common dividend distribution calculation basis

520,060

 

2,083,063

 

2,773,215

Common and preferred shares

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum mandatory dividend - 1% (1)

          (5,201)

 

(20,831)

 

(27,732)

(-) Interest on own capital

(1,332,404)

 

-

 

(741,682)

(-) Dividends paid in advance

      (537,434)

 

(2,163,800)

 

-

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Dividends and interest on own capital

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Net income for the year basis for allocation

520,715

 

2,441,126

 

3,235,755

(-) Net income for the period net parent investment

-

 

-

 

(419,164)

(-) Income reserves (Note 20.d.iii) (2)

(416,572)

 

(1,952,901)

 

(2,031,533)

(-) Tax incentive reserve

(655)

 

(358,063)

 

(375,803)

Predecessor adjustments

-

 

-

 

332,427

Additional dividends proposed (2)

103,488

 

130,162

 

741,682

 

(1) In the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, dividends and interest on own capital paid totaled R$ 1,869,838, R$ 2,163,800, respectively. Accordingly, there are no mandatory minimum dividends provisioned since these repayments, related to income determined in referred to fiscal years, were higher than those determined on the percentage defined in the bylaws.


(2) As described in Note 23.d., the set-up of the income reserve for each fiscal year cannot exceed 80% of the net income for the year. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2024, additional proposed dividends of R$ 103,488 (R$ 130,162 in 2023) were accrued, which will be submitted for approval at the shareholder meeting.


Changes in dividends and interest on own capital payable are as follows:

 

 

 

Dividends

 

Interest on own capital

 

Total

As of March 31, 2022

 

25,541

 

244,121

 

269,662

Prior years’ dividends

 

2,168,038

 

-

 

2,168,038

Dividends for the year (1)

 

154,156

 

-

 

154,156

Payments

 

(2,193,214)

 

(244,102)

 

(2,437,316)

Others

 

(363)

 

-

 

(363)

As of March 31, 2023

 

154,158

 

19

 

154,177

Prior years’ dividends

 

537,434

 

-

 

537,434

Dividends for the year (1)

 

129,881

 

-

 

129,881

Interest on own capital, net of Withholding Income Tax (IRRF)

 

-

 

1,136,344

 

1,136,344

Payments

 

(691,211)

 

(1,136,344)

 

(1,827,555)

Others

 

(377)

 

-

 

(377)

As of March 31, 2024

 

129,885

 

19

 

129,904

 

(1) As of March 31, 2024, consolidated dividends include dividends payable to non-controlling shareholders in the amount of R$ 26,393 (R$ 23,994 in 2023), which will be submitted for approval at the shareholders’ meeting.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

The breakdown of shareholder compensation is shown below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

Dividends and/or interest on own capital distributed in the year

 

Price per share (R$)

 

Amount

 

IRRF

 

Net amount

Dividends from income reserve on 07/26/2023

 

0.0116

 

119,838

 

-

 

119,838

Dividends from income reserve on 10/11/2023

 

0.0242

 

250,000

 

-

 

250,000

Interest on own capital from income reserve on 12/15/2023

 

0.1290

 

1,332,404

 

(196,060)

 

1,136,344

Dividends from income reserve on 03/18/2024

 

0.0162

 

167,596

 

-

 

167,596

Additional dividends proposed

 

0.0100

 

103,488

 

-

 

103,488

 

 

 

 

1,973,326

 

(196,060)

 

1,777,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

Dividends and/or interest on own capital distributed in the year

 

Price per share (R$)

 

Amount

 

IRRF

 

Net amount

Dividends from income reserve on 09/27/2023

 

0.0316

 

326,000

 

-

 

326,000

Dividends from income reserve on 12/02/2023

 

0.0890

 

918,800

 

-

 

918,800

Dividends from income reserve on 03/13/2024

 

0.0891

 

919,000

 

-

 

919,000

Additional dividends proposed

 

0.0126

 

130,162

 

-

 

130,162

 

 

 

 

2,293,962

 

-

 

2,293,962

 

(c)              Equity adjustments

 

(i)              Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

 

This refers to changes in the fair value of financial instruments arising from cash flow hedge of revenues from exports of its products and from imports of fuel.

 

(ii)              Income (loss) from net investment hedge abroad

 

These refer to the effective portion with the foreign exchange differences of the hedge of the Company’s net investments in a foreign entity.

 

(iii)              Actuarial gain (loss)

 

These arise from gains and losses from adjustments through experience and changes in actuarial assumptions about the defined benefit plan. This component is recognized in other comprehensive income and will never be reclassified to the statement of income in subsequent years.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(iv)              Effect of foreign currency translation

 

Cumulative translation adjustments with foreign exchange differences resulting from the translation of the financial statements of investees with functional currency different from the Parent company’s currency.

 

(v)              Changes in equity valuation adjustments, net of taxes

 

 

2023

 

Comprehensive income

 

2024

Actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plan, net

(21,461)

 

1,416

 

(20,045)

Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

(522,665)

 

595,051

 

72,386

Loss on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity

(45,741)

 

-

 

(45,741)

Others

(2,900)

 

2,900

 

-

Effect of foreign currency translation

891,046

 

(139,827)

 

751,219

 

298,279

 

459,540

 

757,819

Attributable to controlling shareholders

330,040

 

469,030

 

799,070

Attributable to non-controlling shareholders

(31,761)

 

(9,490)

 

(41,251)

 

 

2022


Comprehensive income

 

2023

Actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plan, net

(6,768)


(14,693)

 

(21,461)

Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

(782,410)


259,745

 

(522,665)

Loss on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity

(45,741)


-

 

(45,741)

Others

-


(2,900)

 

(2,900)

Effect of foreign currency translation

526,590


364,456

 

891,046

 

(308,329)


606,608

 

298,279

Attributable to controlling shareholders

(268,288)


598,328

 

330,040

Attributable to non-controlling shareholders

(40,041)


8,280

 

(31,761)

 

 

2021

 

Comprehensive income

 

2022

Actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit plan, net

(8,486)

 

1,718

 

(6,768)

Income from financial instruments designated as hedge accounting

(1,974,965)

 

1,192,555

 

(782,410)

Loss on hedge of net investment in a foreign entity

(45,741)

 

-

 

(45,741)

Others

-

 

-

 

-

Effect of foreign currency translation

1,548,315

 

(1,021,725)

 

526,590

 

(480,877)

 

172,548

 

(308,329)

Attributable to controlling shareholders

(480,877)

 

212,589

 

(268,288)

Attributable to non-controlling shareholders

-

 

(40,041)

 

(40,041)

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(d)              Income reserves

 

(i)              Tax incentive reserve

 

Body

 

Tax benefit

 

2024

 

2023

Federal Government

 

Sale of diesel (1)

 

80,455

 

212,722

Goiás

 

Goiás State Industrial Development Program (2)

 

212,564

 

212,564

Mato Grosso do Sul

 

Term of agreement No. 331/2008 (3)

 

114,666

 

114,666

States of the Brazilian Federation

 

ICMS granted credit granted - CA No. 123/2022 (4)

 

194,569

 

193,914


 


 

602,254

 

733,866 

 

 

Use of tax incentive reserve of investees (5)

 

-

 

(132,267)

 

 

 

 

602,254

 

601,599

 

 

Effects of Parent company

 

123,192

 

122,537

 

 

Effects of subsidiaries

 

479,062

 

479,062

 

 

Total tax incentive reserve (6)

 

602,254

 

601,599

 

(1) Refers to the grant for sale of diesel oil to be received from Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) by equalizing part of the costs to which producers and importers of diesel oil are subject, under the terms of certain decrees and provisional measures, which were converted into Law 13,723, of October 4, 2018.


(2) Refers to the Goiás state incentive program “Produzir,” which finances part of the ICMS payment.


(3) Refers to the tax benefit on sugar industrial processing operations in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, equivalent to 67% of the ICMS debt balance and the matching credit of ethanol.


(4) Refers to the benefit granted by States under ICMS Agreement No. 116/2022 and Constitutional Amendment No. 123/2022 attributing granted credit (or matching credit), used in taxpayers’ bookkeeping to offset ICMS debts in their ordinary calculation, resulting from hydrated ethanol production and commercialization operations.


(5) In a Board of Director Meeting of March 13, 2023, the allocation of dividends from the Company's income reserve was approved, for which part of the tax incentive reserve of investees was used, in the amount of R$ 132,267. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the balance of this reserve was not used for allocation of dividends.


(6) During the year ended March 31, 2023, the impact of these tax incentives on the consolidated operating income was R$ 181,022 (R$ 516,144 in 2023).


(ii)              Legal reserve

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, as established in Brazilian Corporation Law, the Company did not allocate 5% of net income to the Legal reserve, due to the fact that the total balance of the legal and capital reserves has exceeded 30% of the capital amount.

 

(iii)             Profit retention reserve

 

This refers to the remaining balance of the Company’s net income for the year, after allocations for set up of the legal reserve and provision for mandatory minimum dividends, which was allocated to Profit retention reserve until its final allocation is approved at the Annual General Meeting. The Company’s Bylaws provide that up to 80% of the profit for the year can be allocated to this reserve, for operations and new investments and projects, not exceeding 80% of the capital amount.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(e)              Treasury shares

 

The change in treasury shares during the years ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 were as follows:

 

 

Number

 

Average cost per share

 

Amount

As of March 31, 2022

6,907,800

 

5.80

 

40,082

  Repurchase

33,092,200

 

5.59

 

185,077

  Exercise of share-based payment

(5,715,466)

 

5.41

 

(30,923)

As of March 31, 2023

34,284,534

 

5.67

 

194,236

Exercise of share-based payment

(7,889,888)

 

5.79

 

(45,661)

As of March 31, 2024

26,394,646

 

5.63

 

148,575

 

As of March 31, 2024, and 2023, the average unit cost of shares held in treasury and their market value are as follows:

 

 

 

 

R$ per share 

 

2024

 

2023

Average cost of shares repurchased

5.63

 

5.67

Market value

3.54

 

2.85


 

Basic and diluted earnings per share are presented below:

 

Basic

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for the year attributable to the Company’s shareholders by the weighted average number of all classes of shares outstanding during the year, excluding treasury shares.

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

520,715

 

2,441,126

 

3,235,755

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

10,324,015

 

10,321,732

 

8,698,655

Basic earnings per share (R$ per share ON and PN)

0.50

 

0.24

 

0.37

 

Diluted

 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of outstanding shares, considering that the conversion of all shares would cause dilution.

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

Net income for the year

520,715

 

2,441,126

 

3,235,755

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

10,340,247

 

10,327,956

 

8,714,436

Basic earnings per share (R$ per share ON and PN)

0.50

 

0.24

 

0.37


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

The Company offers restricted share plans linked to: (i) non-interruption of the relationship between the executive and the Company (vesting period); and (ii) achievement of performance conditions.

 

The fair value of grants related to the period the participant remains in the Company during the vesting period (restricted share unit - RSU) was determined based on the market value of the Company’s shares in B3.

Regarding the portion of the plan that is linked to the performance conditions (performance share unit – PSU), the fair value was measured based on the Monte Carlo method (“MMC”) considering market conditions.

 

As of March 31, 2024, Raízen has the following share-based payment programs and their vesting conditions in effect:


(1)
IPO incentive (PSU): The effectiveness of this program, as well as the beginning of the vesting period, was conditioned to the satisfactory conclusion of the initial public offering of the Company's shares. The acquisition of the right to receive shares is subject to performance conditions in 5 annual installments, each installment corresponding to a vesting period.
(2)
VLP 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 (PSU): The delivery of shares will occur in a 3-year period, cumulatively subject to the application of performance and permanence conditions during the vesting period.
(3)
VLP 2020/21 and 2022/23 (RSU): Grants are subject to the maintenance of the employment relationship during the vesting period.
(4)
Transition Program - 2017/18: The purpose of this program is the migration of participants granted under the terms of the former long-term variable compensation plans to the current share-based compensation plan of Raízen, as approved at the EGM held on July 2, 2021. The delivery of shares is subject to the maintenance of the employment relationship during the vesting period.
(5)
VLP 2018/19, 2019/20, 2021/22 and Hiring Program 2022/23 (RSU): RSU grants are subject to the participant’s stay during the vesting period. Upon completion of this period, for each 1 (one) RSU, the participant will be entitled to receive 1 (one) share of the Company.

 

The table below presents the information of the agreed plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In number of shares

 

 

Program

 

Lot

 

Estimated term
(in years)

 

2023

 

Additions

 

Exercised

 

Write-off and Cancellation

 

2024

 

Fair value on grant date (R$ per share)

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

2

 

1

 

483,945

 

258,531

 

(337,128)

 

(127,870)

 

277,478

 

7.95

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

3

 

1

 

801,744

 

468,005

 

-

 

-

 

1,269,749

 

8.17

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

4

 

2

 

599,926

 

350,197

 

-

 

-

 

950,123

 

8.28

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

5

 

3

 

575,135

 

335,726

 

-

 

-

 

910,861

 

8.59

Long-term variable (“VLP”) 2020/21 (PSU)

 

1

 

1

 

484,390

 

483,071

 

-

 

-

 

967,461

 

8.19

VLP 20/21 (RSU)

 

1

 

1

 

660,003

 

658,206

 

-

 

-

 

1,318,209

 

7.34

VLP 2021/22 (PSU)

 

1

 

2

 

509,102

 

950,670

 

-

 

-

 

1,459,772

 

4.62

VLP 2021/22 (RSU)

 

1

 

2

 

736,867

 

1,375,986

 

-

 

-

 

2,112,853

 

4.29

Program Transition - 2017/18

 

1

 

-

 

3,462,031

 

760,949

 

(2,896,193)

 

(1,326,787)

 

-

 

6.75

VLP 2022/23 (PSU)

 

1

 

3

 

-

 

1,642,636

 

-

 

-

 

1,642,636

 

5.29

VLP 2022/23 (RSU)

 

1

 

3

 

-

 

2,593,273

 

-

 

-

 

2,593,273

 

4.40

VLP 2018/19

 

1

 

1

 

-

 

5,247,531

 

-

 

-

 

5,247,531

 

4.40

VLP 2019/20

 

1

 

2

 

-

 

13,040,169

 

(4,656,567)

 

(1,766,198)

 

6,617,404

 

4.40

Hiring Program 2022/23 (RSU)

 

1

 

1

 

-

 

411,006

 

-

 

-

 

411,006

 

4.40

Hiring Program 2022/23 (RSU)

 

2

 

2

 

-

 

156,179

 

-

 

-

 

156,179

 

4.40

Hiring Program 2022/23 (RSU)

 

3

 

3

 

-

 

69,445

 

-

 

-

 

69,445

 

4.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,313,143

 

28,801,580

 

(7,889,888)

 

(3,220,855)

 

26,003,980

 

 


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

 

 

 

 

 

In number of shares

 

 

Program

 

Lot

 

Estimated term
(in years)

 

2022

 

Exercised

 

2023

 

Fair value on grant date (R$ per share)

IPO Incentive (RSU)

 

1

 

1

 

406,044

 

(406,044)

 

-

 

7.57

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

2

 

2

 

483,945

 

-

 

483,945

 

7.95

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

3

 

3

 

801,744

 

-

 

801,744

 

8.17

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

4

 

4

 

599,926

 

-

 

599,926

 

8.28

IPO Incentive (PSU)

 

5

 

5

 

575,135

 

-

 

575,135

 

8.59

VLP 2020/21 (PSU)

 

1

 

3

 

513,788

 

(29,398)

 

484,390

 

8.19

VLP 2020/21 (RSU)

 

1

 

3

 

672,603

 

(12,600)

 

660,003

 

7.34

Program Transition - 2016/17

 

1

 

1

 

2,384,686

 

(2,384,686)

 

-

 

6.75

Program Transition - 2017/18

 

1

 

2

 

3,638,775

 

(176,744)

 

3,462,031

 

6.75

VLP 2018/19

 

1

 

-

 

2,705,994

 

(2,705,994)

 

-

 

4.52

VLP 2021/22 (PSU)

 

1

 

3

 

509,102

 

-

 

509,102

 

4.62

VLP 2021/22 (RSU)

 

1

 

3

 

736,867

 

-

 

736,867

 

4.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,028,609

 

(5,715,466)

 

8,313,143

 

 

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company delivered 7,889,888 preferred shares, equivalent to R$ 45,661 (5,715,466 preferred shares, equivalent to R$ 30,923 in 2023). There were no cancellations of shares in the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

Share-based payment expenses, included in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended March 31, 2024, were R$ 124,024 (R$ 46,112 in 2023 and R$ 42,305 in 2022).

 

The fair value of the PSU option plans is measured based on the MMC method. The fair value was determined by the TSR (Total Shareholder Return) and the share values of other companies, which are considered market performance conditions. The restricted shares plan considers the following assumptions:


(i)
The “VLP 2021/22” and “VLP 2022/23” programs used the value of Raízen shares (RAIZ4) for the business day prior to the grant date;
(ii)
The “VLP 2018/20” and “VLP 2019/20” programs used the value of Raízen shares (RAIZ4) for the grant date;
(iii)
Except for the aforementioned programs, peer alternatives were sought in view of the expected volatility, due to Raízen's low closing history. The Company used Cosan's volatility history, based on the proximity between the sectors in which it operates and the fact that the shareholder Cosan holds a relevant stake in Raízen's capital stock, which indicates that Raízen's business implicitly represents part of Cosan's volatility, using the standard deviation model of daily returns for the aforementioned calculation;
(iv)
Since the grant agreement adjusts the participant’s gain in relation to the distribution of dividends during the vesting period, no adjustments were required in the amount of the assets granted resulting from the distribution of dividends;
(v)
The weighted average risk-free interest rate used was the curve of fixed interest rate in Reais (DI estimate) observed in the open market;
(vi)
The fee for exit before vesting, which affects the provision for plan costs, was estimated by the Company at approximately 9%; and
(vii)
There are no clauses related to share lockup.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

The breakdown of the Company’s gross revenue is shown below:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Domestic market

157,117,590

 

191,441,044

 

162,803,534

Foreign market

77,978,064

 

69,860,145

 

49,026,810

Loss from financial instruments, net

(1,025,853)

 

(839,203)

 

(2,708,924)

Gross operating revenue 234,069,801
260,461,986
209,121,420

Returns and cancellations

(973,746)

 

(997,542)

 

(663,363)

Sales taxes

(10,420,530)

 

(11,970,326)

 

(12,418,471)

Trade discounts and others

(1,553,816)

 

(1,046,834)

 

(692,446)

Amortization of contract assets (Note 10)

(667,470)

 

(615,494)

 

(579,822)

Net operating revenue

220,454,239

 

245,831,790

 

194,767,318


27.              Costs and expenses by nature

 

Reconciliation of costs and expenses by nature

 

Costs and expenses are shown in the statement of income by function. The reconciliation of the Company’s statement of income by nature for the years ended on March 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Fuel for resale, raw material, costs of collections and transfers

(190,721,081)

 

(217,228,157)

 

(175,548,160)

Freight

(998,808)

 

(1,245,464)


(806,038)

Depreciation and amortization

(9,205,235)

 

(8,653,478)

 

(6,870,621)

Personnel expenses

(4,275,634)

 

(3,692,551)

 

(2,848,778)

Cutting, loading and transportation

(2,148,697)

 

(1,616,532)

 

(1,103,746)

Change in the fair value of biological assets, net of realization (Note 7)

29,671

 

(188,809)

 

1,340,766

Selling expenses

(956,876)

 

(1,199,800)

 

(721,150)

Hired labor

(691,903)

 

(596,408)

 

(611,986)

Logistic expenses

(574,176)

 

(535,312)

 

(350,343)

Others

(4,180,299)

 

(3,396,318)


(1,412,310)

 

(213,723,038)

 

(238,352,829)

 

(188,932,366)

 

Classified as:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Cost of products sold, and services provided

(204,730,642)

 

(230,564,083)

 

(182,653,455)

Selling expenses

(6,109,524)

 

(5,234,882)

 

(4,195,624)

General and administrative expenses

(2,882,872)

 

(2,553,864)

 

(2,083,287)

 

(213,723,038)

 

(238,352,829)

 

(188,932,366)

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

28.              Other operating revenue, net

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Bargain purchase gain (Note 32.b)

162,593

 

266,593

 

-

Recognition of extemporaneous tax credits and others results, net (1)

608,055

 

52,856

 

226,761

Gain (loss) on commercial operations

(1,575)

 

(56,583)

 

7,194

Gain (loss) on sale of property, plant, and equipment

57,847

 

26,560

 

(16,844)

Government grant

-

 

46,445

 

106,489

Revenues from rent and leases

28,410

 

47,095

 

44,007

Revenue from merchandising

16,758

 

17,403

 

16,136

Revenue from sale of scrap and waste

34,321

 

47,880

 

30,534

Royalty income

26,653

 

22,214

 

18,439

Commissions on sales of lubricants, cards and means of payment

12,535

 

6,271

 

9,514

Revenue from convenience products

72,072

 

71,333

 

47,547

Reversal (set up) of estimated loss on property, plant and equipment, net

(110,930)

 

18,452

 

(21,096)

Other revenues, net

541,117

 

170,953

 

87,724


1,447,856

 

737,472

 

 556,405

 

(1)              Includes recovery of tax credits mainly related to PIS, COFINS and ICMS arising from the Company's ordinary activities.

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Financial expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

(5,602,986)

 

(3,856,161)

 

(2,047,674)

PIS and COFINS on financial income

(160,526)

 

(124,315)

 

(46,157)

Monetary variation losses

(377,800)

 

(406,862)

 

(509,679)

Others

(171,793)

 

(250,020)

 

(93,456)

 

(6,313,105)

 

(4,637,358)

 

(2,696,966)

Fair value of financial instruments (Notes 9.a.2 and 16)

(79,492)

 

625,041

 

582,191

Amounts capitalized on qualifying assets

263,713

 

74,233

 

82,113

 

(6,128,884)

 

(3,938,084)

 

(2,032,662)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial income

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

309,920

 

347,432

 

321,820

Yields from financial investments

507,562

 

436,768

 

290,569

Monetary variation gains and others

34,137

 

35,460

 

5,132

 

851,619

 

819,660

 

617,521

Exchange rate change, net 

340,266

 

(672,473)

 

2,051,267

Net effect of derivatives

(1,377,540)

 

(1,031,864)

 

(2,707,542)

 

(6,314,539)

 

(4,822,761)

 

(2,071,416)


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


 

(a)           Pension fund

 

Variable contribution

 

The Company sponsors the Retirement Plan Raiz, administered by FuturaMais – Entidade de Previdência Complementar (formerly RaizPrev – Entidade de Previdência Privada), a closed nonprofit supplementary pension plan entity.

 

The Entity has administrative, equity and financial autonomy, and its objective is to administer and provide private pension plans, as defined in the Benefit Plan Regulations.

 

The Company has legal and contractual obligations that could give rise to the need to make additional extraordinary contributions in case of shortfall. In the year ended March 31, 2024, the contribution recognized as an expense totaled R$ 35,913 (R$ 32,141 in 2023 and R$ 21,314 in 2022).

 

Pension and healthcare plan of subsidiary Raízen Argentina and Neolubes

 

Raízen Argentina granted pension plans to non-union employees with defined and non-financed benefit. These plans are effective but closed to new participants since the end of 2014. The healthcare coverage of retired employees is an inherited and frozen benefit, whose cost is equally apportioned between the Company and the former employees.


In addition, indirect subsidiary Neolubes has legal obligations in accordance with articles 30 and 31 of Law 9,656, published on June 3, 1998, which establish that employees who contribute to the monthly fee of the healthcare plan offered by the entity have the option of maintaining their enrollment in the plan after termination of the employment contract without just cause, under the same coverage conditions that they enjoyed when the employment contract was in force, as long as they assume full payment of the plan fee.

 

(b)          Profit sharing

 

The Company recognizes a liability and an expense for profit sharing based on a methodology that considers previously defined goals of employees. The Company recognizes a provision when it is contractually bound or when there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.


 

Raízen has an insurance and risk management program that provides coverage and protection compatible with its assets and operation.

 

The insurance coverage taken out is based on a careful study of risks and losses conducted by local insurance advisors, and the types of insurance taken out are considered sufficient by management to cover claims, if any, considering the nature of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, which are as follows:

 

Insurance type

 

Coverage

 

Insured amount

Operational risks

 

Fire, lightning, explosion, among others

 

11,154,406

General civil liability (1)

 

Third-party claims

 

584,958

 

 

 

 

11,739,364

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(a)              Formation of Centroeste Distribuição

 

On April 11, 2022, the Company and Simarelli entered into a share purchase and sale agreement and other covenants (“Agreement”) for the formation of Centroeste Distribuição, a company engaged in fuel distribution activity, among others, in the State of Mato Grosso, excluding the cities of Comodoro, Padronal, Juína, Colorado do Oeste, Cabixis and Panelas, which are not part of Centroeste Distribuição’ s area of operation.

 

On March 1, 2024, upon compliance with all the conditions precedent set forth in the Agreement, Raízen made a capital contribution to Centroeste Distribuição in the amount of R$ 201,843, through contribution of net operating assets related to the Alto Taquari, Cuiabá and Rondonópolis bases, located in the State of Mato Grosso, as well as a consideration payable in the amount of R$ 4,710, referring to the price adjustment due to Simarelli. As a result of this transaction, the Company now holds control of Centroeste Distribuição, with an 89% interest. 

 

The preliminary fair value of assets acquired, and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date is presented below. The difference between the amount paid and net assets at fair value resulted in the recognition of preliminary goodwill due to expected future profitability.

 

Accounts

 

Capital contribution by Raízen through contribution of assets

 

Pre-existing net assets of Centroeste Distribuição

 

Total

Cash and cash equivalents

 

-  

 

5,190

 

5,190

Trade accounts receivable (Note 7)

 

105,516

 

31

 

105,547

Related parties, net

 

21,762

 

30

 

21,792

Inventories

 

72,120

 

-

 

72,120

Assets from contracts with clients (Note 12)

 

77,937

 

-

 

77,937

Recoverable taxes, net (Note 10)

 

936

 

-

 

936

Property, plant and equipment (Note 14)

 

86,178

 

2,654

 

88,832

Intangible assets (Note 15)

 

74

 

-

 

74

Suppliers

 

(125,706)

 

-

 

(125,706)

Deferred income tax and social contribution (Note 19)

 

(12,565)

 

-

 

(12,565)

Others, net

 

(24,409)

 

(563)

 

(24,972)

Net assets of Raízen Centroeste

 

201,843

 

7,342

 

209,185

Equity interest of Raízen

 

 

 

 

 

89.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

186,175

Consideration paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets contributed

 

 

 

 

 

201,843

Adjustment of price payable

 

 

 

 

 

4,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

206,553

Preliminary goodwill generated on the formation of Raízen Centroeste

 

 

 

 

 

20,378

 

The Company recognized the interest of non-controlling shareholders through the proportional interest of 11% in the net assets acquired, in the amount of R$ 23,010.

 

Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed were analyzed and the respective accounting balances reflect the respective fair values.

 

These effects are preliminary, since on the date of the disclosure of the annual financial statements, the review process for the issuance of the report for allocation of the purchase price was still in progress, and within the measurement period, as provided by IFRS 3.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(b)              Acquisition of lubricant business from Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (“SBPL”) by Blueway

 

Since 2011, the Company has acted as a marketing agent for Shell brand lubricants, based on the contract signed between Raízen and Shell, which had a term of 10 (ten) years.

 

With maturity of this intermediation agreement on June 7, 2021, Raízen and Shell negotiated an extension of the scope of the relationship held until then, with acquisition of the totality of SBPL by Raízen.

 

On May 1, 2022, the subsidiary Blueway acquired from SBPL all the shares of Neolubes for R$ 731,796, comprising the base price of R$ 750,000 and R$ 18,204 in favor of Blueway related to price adjustments, provided for in the contract.

 

The lubricant business is now part of Raízen's portfolio, which includes the lubricant plant located in Ilha do Governador (Rio de Janeiro), the base oil terminal in Campos Elíseos, Duque de Caxias (Rio de Janeiro), the Shell Marine division of lubricants and the business of supply and distribution of Shell lubricants in Brazil.

 

The conclusion of this Transaction will allow Raízen the opportunity of increasing its supply of premium products to more than fifty thousand industrial and commercial clients and more than fifty million customers to whom it provides services in its network every year.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, Blueway concluded the purchase price allocation procedures for the acquisition of Neolubes, whose impact recognized in the result for the year, under “Other operating revenue (expenses), net”, was R$ 162,593. Therefore, the final bargain purchase gain at Neolubes totaled R$ 429,186 (preliminary gain of R$ 266,593 in 2023).

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the changes in the final bargain purchase gain on such acquisition are as follows:

 

Accounts

 

Amount

Net assets

 

998,389

Consideration paid in cash, net of price adjustments

 

731,796

Preliminary bargain purchase gain on March 31, 2023 (1)

 

(266,593)

Changes in bargain purchase gain:

 

 

Related parties

 

1,122

Deferred income tax and social contribution

 

(381)

Surplus value of property, plant and equipment (Note 14)

 

274,473

Surplus value of intangible assets (Note 15)

 

(29,243)

Deferred taxes on surplus value (Note 19.e)

 

(83,378)

Total changes in bargain purchase gain (Note 28)

 

(162,593)

Bargain purchase gain on the acquisition of Neolubes (1)

 

(429,186)

 

(1) During the year ended March 31, 2024, Blueway recorded a deferred tax liability on the final bargain purchase gain, in the amount of R$ 145,923 (R$ 90,641 in 2023).


The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the main assets acquired were as follows:

 

Assets acquired (1)

 

Valuation techniques

Property, plant, and equipment

 

Market comparison technique and cost technique: the valuation model considers the market prices quoted for similar items, when available, and the depreciated replacement cost, when applicable. The depreciated replacement cost reflects adjustments of physical deterioration, as well as the functional and economic obsolescence. In the final allocation of the bargain purchase gain, the fair value of property, plant and equipment items on the acquisition date totaled R$ 415,645, which represented surplus value of R$ 274,473 to be depreciated based on assets’ useful lives of approximately 14 years.

Intangible assets

 

Contracts with clients and other contractual relationships: Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (“MPEEM”) technique. This model estimates fair value based on the business unit's future cash flow discounts. Cash flows considered substantially future revenues related to existing contracts with clients. In the final allocation of the bargain purchase gain, the fair value of contracts with clients totaled R$ 5,819 (R$ 35,062 in 2023), fully recognized as surplus value to be amortized on a straight-line basis over an average period of 6.6 years.

 

(1) As of March 31, 2024, deferred tax liability was recorded on such surplus values, in the amount of R$ 83,378 (R$ 11,921 in 2023).


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


Neolubes’ accounts receivable balance, on the acquisition date, is composed of gross contractual amounts due of R$ 519,736, of which R$ 2,492 are estimated to be non-recoverable on the acquisition date.

 

Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed were analyzed and the respective accounting balances reflect the respective fair values.

 

Neolubes’ net operating revenue and net income for the period from May 1 to March 31, 2023, considered from the acquisition date, amounted to R$ 2,399,963 and R$ 38,105, respectively. If the consolidation of subsidiary Neolubes had taken place since April 1, 2022, the consolidated income statement for the year ended March 31, 2023, would present consolidated net revenue of R$ 246,053,710 and consolidated net income of R$ 2,505,409.

 

(c)              Acquisition of Payly

 

On October 17, 2022, the Company informed its shareholders and the market in general that it is creating Raízen’s Financial Services Unit (“Unit”), through the acquisition of Payly, a company controlled by shareholder Cosan.

 

The acquisition of Payly and the creation of this Unit will allow: (i) the offering of convenience and loyalty to end customer and partners, through commercial channels and platforms; (ii) proprietary data intelligence; and (iii) factoring and raising of funds from third parties, adding value to the Company’s business chain.

 

On November 24, 2022, Brazil’s Antitrust Agency (CADE) granted the definitive approval, without restrictions, of the application to conduct joint operations referring to the transaction between Raízen and the shareholder Shell, after a period of 15 days from its publication in the Federal Gazette, on November 7, 2022.

 

The acquisition was subject to the fulfillment of other conditions precedent usual for this type of transaction, which were fully concluded on May 1, 2022.

 

On December 1, 2022, Raizen paid to Cosan R$ 87,200 for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Payly, free of any debt, comprising the base price of R$ 78,000 and an additional R$ 9,200, provided for in the contract, related to capital contributions made by Cosan in Payly.

 

On April 28, 2023, the Company and the sellers signed the price adjustment agreement, which determined a price adjustment in favor of Raízen, in the amount of R$ 1,321, fully received on that date.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company concluded the procedures for allocating the purchase price for the acquisition of Payly. Therefore, final goodwill based on expected future profitability at Payly totaled R$ 73,568 (preliminary goodwill of R$ 75,744 in 2023).

 

During the year ended March 31, 2024, the changes in the final bargain purchase gain on such acquisition are as follows:

 

Accounts

 

Amount

Net assets

 

(11,456)

Consideration paid in cash, net of price adjustments

 

87,200

Preliminary goodwill as of March 31, 2023

 

75,744

Movement of goodwill:

 

 

Price adjustment in favor of Raízen

 

(1,321)

Surplus value of intangible assets (Note 15)

 

(1,295)

Deferred taxes on surplus value (Note 19.e)

 

440

Surplus value, net

 

(855)

Total movement of goodwill (Note 13.c)

 

(2,176)

Goodwill generated on the acquisition of Payly

 

73,568

 

The valuation technique used to measure the fair value of intangible assets was as follows:

 

Assets acquired (1)

 

Valuation techniques

Intangible assets

 

Software systems: in order to assess the fair value of such intangible asset, the “Income approach” was considered using the Relief from Royalty Method due to the possibility of relating the cash flow generated directly to the asset in question. In the final allocation, the fair value of the software totaled R$ 9,004, which represented a surplus value of R$ 1,295 to be amortized over a useful life of up to 10 years.

 

(1) As of December 31, 2023, deferred tax liability was recorded on such surplus value, in the amount of R$ 440.


 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed were analyzed and the respective accounting balances reflect the respective fair values.

 

The goodwill generated on the acquisition of Payly is attributable to supply synergies and profitability of the acquired business. Goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax.

 

Payly’s net operating revenue and loss for the period from December 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, starting from the acquisition date, were R$ 1,060 and R$ 11,610, respectively. If the consolidation of the subsidiary had occurred since April 1, 2022, there would be no material change in revenue and consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2023, since they do not show material revenues and results.


 

(a)              Reconciliation of changes in equity with cash flows from financing activities ("FCF")

 

(Assets) / Liabilities

Financial investments linked to financing

 

Lease liabilities

 

Loans and financing (2)

 

 

Related parties of lease liabilities

 

Related parties (1)

 

Dividends and interest on own capital payable

 

Total

As of March 31, 2023

(1,651)

 

10.814,509

 

29,419,990

 

1,233,109

 

182,851

 

154,177

 

41,802,985

Transactions with impact on FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net funding of Green Bonds maturing in 2034 and 2054

-

 

-

 

7,363,395

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

7,363,395

Partials repurchase of Senior Notes maturing in 2027

-

 

-

 

(1,927,104)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,927,104)

Loans and financing taken out, net expenses

-

 

-

 

20,069,513

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

20,069,513

Amortizations of principal

-

 

-

 

(19,411,018)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(19,411,018)

Payments of interest

-

 

-

 

(3,289,215)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3,289,215)

Amortizations of lease liabilities

-

 

(3,138,814)

 

-

 

(320,829)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,459,643)

Payments of dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,827,555)

 

(1,827,555)

Asset management and others

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

6,016

 

-

 

6,016

 

-

 

(3,138,814)

 

2,805,571

 

(320,829)

 

6,016

 

(1,827,555)

 

(2,475,611)

Other movements that do not affect the FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Interest, monetary and exchange variations, net

(99)

 

1,174,068

 

3,350,962

 

127,167

 

(5,098)

 

-

 

4,647,000

Change in financial instruments fair value (Note 29)

-

 

-

 

79,492

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

79,492

Dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,951,868

 

1,951,868

Amortizations for advances and others

-

 

(131,842)

 

-

 

109,334

 

-

 

-

 

(22,508)

Addition, write-off and remeasurement

-

 

2,872,328

 

-

 

195,697

 

-

 

-

 

3,068,025

Foreign currency conversion effect and others

-

 

(25,313)

 

(56,195)

 

-

 

26,248

 

(377)

 

(55,637)

 

(99)

 

3,889,241

 

3,374,259

 

432,198

 

21,150

 

1,951,491

 

9,668,240

As of March 31, 2024

(1,750)

 

11,564,936

 

35,599,820

 

1,344,478

 

210,017

 

278,113

 

48,995,614

 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(Assets) / Liabilities

Financial investments linked to financing

 

Lease liabilities

 

Loans and financing (2)

 

Lease liabilities – related parties

 

Related parties (1)

 

Dividends and interest on own capital payable

 

Total

As of March 31, 2022

(67)

 

10,424,704

 

22,243,823

 

1,276,625

 

175,352

 

269,662

 

34,390,099

Transactions with impact on FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and financing taken out, net expenses

-

 

-

 

19,756,495

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

19,756,495

Amortizations of principal

-

 

-

 

(13,822,024)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(13,822,024)

Payments of interest

-

 

-

 

(1,620,252)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,620,252)

Amortizations of lease liabilities

-

 

(2,737,691)

 

-

 

(281,622)

 

-

 

-

 

(3,019,313)

Payments of dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,437,316)

 

(2,437,316)

Applications (redemptions), net

(1,487)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,487)

Asset management and others

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(3,658)

 

-

 

(3,658)

 

(1,487)

 

(2,737,691)

 

4,314,219

 

(281,622)

 

(3,658)

 

(2,437,316)

 

(1,147,555)

Other movements that do not affect the FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business combination

-

 

512

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

512

Interest, monetary and exchange variations, net

(97)

 

979,002

 

3,445,122

 

106,049

 

-

 

-

 

4,530,076

Change in financial instruments fair value (Note 26)

-

 

-

 

(625,041)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(625,041)

Dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

2,322,194

 

2,322,194

Transfers

-

 

(132,667)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(132,667)

Addition, write-off and remeasurement

-

 

2,259,328

 

-

 

132,057

 

-

 

-

 

2,391,385

Foreign currency conversion effect and others

-

 

21,321

 

41,867

 

-

 

11,157

 

(363)

 

73,982

 

(97)

 

3,127,496

 

2,861,948

 

238,106

 

11,157

 

2,321,831

 

8,560,441

As of March 31, 2023

(1,651)

 

10,814,509

 

29,419,990

 

1,233,109

 

182,851

 

154,177

 

41,802,985

 


RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


(Assets) / Liabilities

Financial investments linked to financing

 

Lease liabilities

 

Loans and financing (2)

 

Lease liabilities – related parties

 

Related parties (1)

 

Dividends and interest on own capital payable

 

Total

As of March 31, 2021

(39)

 

5,075,194

 

24,420,267

 

933,717

 

174,923

 

208,178

 

30,812,240

Transactions with impact on FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and financing taken out, net expenses

-

 

-

 

7,257,482

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

7,257,482

Amortizations of principal

-

 

-

 

(6,803,451)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,803,451)

Payments of interest

-

 

-

 

(775,042)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(775,042)

Amortizations of lease liabilities

-

 

(2,512,155)

 

-

 

(240,030)

 

-

 

-

 

(2,752,185)

Payments of dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,741,001)

 

(2,741,001)

Redemption of preferred shares

1,009

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,009

Asset management and others

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,402)

 

-

 

(2,402)

 

1,009

 

(2,512,155)

 

(321,011)

 

(240,030)

 

(2,402)

 

(2,741,001)

 

(5,815,590)

Other movements that do not affect the FCF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business combination

-

 

3,140,666

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

3,140,666

Interest, monetary and exchange variations, net

(1,009)

 

722,465

 

(1,051,841)

 

101,473

 

-

 

-

 

(228,912)

Change in financial instruments fair value

-

 

-

 

(582,191)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(582,191)

Dividends and interest on own capital

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(2,220)

 

2,803,305

 

2,801,085

Addition, write-off and remeasurement

-

 

4,061,659

 

-

 

481,465

 

-

 

-

 

4,543,124

Foreign currency conversion effect and others

(28)

 

(63,125)

 

(221,401)

 

-

 

5,051

 

(820)

 

(280,323)

 

(1,037)

 

7,861,665

 

(1,855,433)

 

582,938

 

2,831

 

2,802,485

 

9,393,449

As of March 31, 2022

(67)

 

10,424,704

 

22,243,823

 

1,276,625

 

175,352

 

269,662

 

34,390,099

 

(1) Mainly composed of asset management and financial operations balances, see Note 11.a.


(2) This is presented net of the CTN.


(b)                 Non-cash investing transactions

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Consideration payable for the acquisition of Raízen Paraguay

(243,354)

 

(319,158)

 

-

Receivables for the sale of property, plant and equipment

34,252

 

-

 

87,024

Depreciation of agricultural area assets capitalized as biological assets (Note 9)

(52,223)

 

(33,655)

 

(30,527)

Depreciation of agricultural area assets capitalized as property, plant and equipment

(140,345)

 

(95,956)

 

(120,817)

Capital contributions to be made in associates

-

 

-

 

(8,165)

Additions to intangible assets (Shell brand)

(619,252)

 

(82,337)

 

(1,722,993)

Interest capitalized in property, plant and equipment (Notes 14 and 29)

(263,713)

 

(74,233)

 

82,113

Right of use

(3,150,614)

 

(2,437,068)

 

(4,580,559)

Others

36,920

 

(3,668)

 

(10,542)

 

(4,398,329)

 

(3,046,075)

 

(6,304,466)

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated


34.              Subsequent events

 

(a)              Sale of distributed generation plant projects (“UFVs”) to Infraestrutura Brasil Holding 32 S.A. (“Élis Energia”)

 

On April 18, 2024, the subsidiary RESA entered into an agreement with Élis Energia, a company controlled by Pátria Infraestrutura IV Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia and managed by Pátria Investimentos Ltda., for the sale of 31 UFV projects with an aggregate installed capacity of up to 115.4 megawatt-peak held by RESA. Under the contractual terms of this transaction, Élis Energia agreed to acquire these plants for an aggregate amount of approximately R$ 700 million, to be paid as the projects are developed and built by Raízen and transferred to the buyer until December 2025.

 

This transaction is in line with the Company’s strategy to revamp its portfolio and create value, while also contributing to reducing its debts. The completion and closing of the transaction are subject to verification and approval by Brazil’s Antitrust Agency (CADE), as well as compliance with the other conditions precedent set forth in the Agreement.

 

(b)              Short-term loans and financing

 

On April 22, 23 and 29, 2024, the subsidiary RESA took out loans and financing in the amount of R$ 3.0 billion, with maturity between March 20 and 21, 2025. These funds raised are in line with the decision approved by the Board of Directors on April 18, 2024, regarding the obtainment of short-term financing by the Company and/or its subsidiary RESA, in an amount of up to R$ 3.5 billion.

 

(c)              Exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS calculation base (Theme 69, Extraordinary Appeal 574.706 of STF)

 

On April 10, 2024, the Company, through its indirect subsidiary Blueway, obtained approval from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service for the request for tax credit authorization, in the amount of R$ 1,824,019, determining the exclusion of ICMS from the PIS and COFINS calculation base. Such tax credit is supported by the opinion of specialized consultancy and based on the final judgment that occurred on June 26, 2020, in the files of declaratory action No. 0030931-21.2017.4.02.5101, of the 18th Federal Court of Rio de Janeiro-RJ, which ordered the refund of amounts unduly collected.


(d)              Covered Facility Agreement (“SACE”)

 

On July 30, 2024, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels entered into a Facility Agreement, with SACE, the Italian Export Credit Agency (“ECA”), as partial guarantor of the operation, in the amount of € 200,000 thousand, with final maturity in July 2036. This financing has semi-annual amortizations after a three-year grace period and semi-annual interest. This fundraising is in line with the resolution and approval of the Board of Directors on July 18, 2024.

 

(e)              PPE

 

On August 5, 2024, the direct subsidiary RESA entered into a PPE contract to finance future sugar exports, in the amount of US$ 75,000 thousand, with final maturity in January 2025. This fundraising is in line with the resolution and approval of the Board of Directors on June 11, 2024.

 

(f)              NCEs

 

On September 3, 2024, the direct subsidiary RESA entered into two NCEs financing agreements to finance future sugar exports, in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 70,000 thousand, with final maturity in March 2025.

 

 

RAÍZEN S.A.


Notes to the combined consolidated financial statements

as of March 31, 2024, and 2023 and for the three years in the period ended March 31, 2024

In thousands of Reais - R$, unless otherwise indicated

 

(g)              Green Notes

 

On September 12, 2024, the indirect subsidiary Raízen Fuels, priced, on this date, the issuance of US$ 1 billion in international debt securities, known as Green Notes. These notes will mature in January 2035 and will be guaranteed by the Company and RESA.


(h)              Legal dispute considered as possible loss of Raízen Centro-Sul S.A.


On September 13, 2024, the indirect subsidiary Raizen Centro-Sul S.A. received the infraction notice AIIM No. 5,051,105, issued by the state tax authorities of the State of São Paulo, demanding ICMS and a fine due to the alleged lack of proof of exports within 180 days, covering the years 2020 to 2022, in the amount of R$2,469,456. Raizen Centro-Sul S.A. filed its objection, demonstrating, through an accounting/tax report issued by independent external advisors, the link between the export invoices and the Single Export Declarations (“DU-E”), proving the effective export within 180 days. The legal counsel supporting the case classified the likelihood of loss as possible.


(i)              Issuance of debentures by RSA


On October 7, 2024, the Company announced the 3rd issuance of simple unsecured non-convertible debentures, in two series, with additional personal guarantee for private distribution in the amount of R$ 1,500,000, with a unit nominal value of R$ 1,000.00 (one thousand reais), with final maturities in 2034 and 2039. The debentures will be entitled to a guarantee granted by subsidiary RESA and the net proceeds from this issuance will be allocated to the "Second Generation Ethanol (“E2G”) Priority Project”.


Debentures may be early redeemed, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in the Debentures Indenture.


(j)             Capital increase in subsidiary RESA


At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on October 15, 2024, an increase in subsidiary RESA’s capital of R$ 1,500,000 was approved, fully subscribed and paid up by the Company on this date, in local currency.


(k)            Change In the members of the Company’s Executive Board


On October 21, 2024, Raízen's Board of Directors approved the change in the composition of its Executive Board, as follows:


Nelson Roseira Gomes Neto, current CEO of indirect parent company Cosan S.A. will become the CEO of Raízen, replacing Ricardo Dell Aquila Mussa, who will become the CEO of Cosan Investimentos and will be appointed as a member of Raízen’s Board of Directors; and


Rafael Bergman, current Finance Vice-President and Investor Relations Officer of Rumo S.A., will become the Financial and Investor Relations Officer of Raízen, replacing Carlos Alberto Bezerra de Moura, who resigned from the position.


The aforementioned changes will become effective on November 14, 2024.


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