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Suzano Closes 15% Stake Buyout Deal With Lenzing to Expand Business
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Suzano S.A. (SUZ - Free Report) announced that it closed the previously mentioned acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing from its current majority stakeholder, B&C Group. This move will help Suzano expand in new markets.
Details on Suzano’s Deal With B&C
In June 2024, Suzano and B&C announced that they would form a long-term syndicate to together hold a 52.25% stake in the Vienna-based cellulosic fibers supplier company, Lenzing. Per their deal, Suzano will acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing and B&C will hold the majority of the stake (37.25%) and remain the controlling member of the new syndicate.
Along with the 15% stake, Suzano received the right to two seats on Lenzing's board of directors.
As part of the long-term partnership, Suzano has the choice to acquire another 15% stake in Lenzinga from B&C until 2028.
Transaction to Boost Lenzing & SUZ’s Position
Lenzing is a global supplier of premium cellulosic fibers for the textile and non-woven industry. This deal will further strengthen Lenzing’s position as a global market leader for sustainable cellulosic fibers. SUZ aims to boost Lenzing’s position with its established technology, product range and technical knowledge.
SUZ will gain from Lenzing’s deep-rooted understanding of pulp production and cost excellence. The partnership will help Suzano strengthen its competitive position and global presence.
The transaction marks the continuation of Suzano’s strategy to focus on investments, which will enlarge its addressable market in scalable and competitive business models. The investment also moves the company closer to end consumers.
Suzano’s Q2 Performance
In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported net sales of $2.2 billion, up from $1.8 billion in the prior-year quarter. The company reported an adjusted loss of 56 cents in the quarter under review against the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 79 cents.
SUZ Share Price Performance
Shares of Suzano have lost 3.7% in the past year against the industry's 32.7% growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology’s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 155.9% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD’s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG shares have gained 137% in a year.
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Suzano Closes 15% Stake Buyout Deal With Lenzing to Expand Business
Suzano S.A. (SUZ - Free Report) announced that it closed the previously mentioned acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing from its current majority stakeholder, B&C Group. This move will help Suzano expand in new markets.
Details on Suzano’s Deal With B&C
In June 2024, Suzano and B&C announced that they would form a long-term syndicate to together hold a 52.25% stake in the Vienna-based cellulosic fibers supplier company, Lenzing. Per their deal, Suzano will acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing and B&C will hold the majority of the stake (37.25%) and remain the controlling member of the new syndicate.
Along with the 15% stake, Suzano received the right to two seats on Lenzing's board of directors.
As part of the long-term partnership, Suzano has the choice to acquire another 15% stake in Lenzinga from B&C until 2028.
Transaction to Boost Lenzing & SUZ’s Position
Lenzing is a global supplier of premium cellulosic fibers for the textile and non-woven industry. This deal will further strengthen Lenzing’s position as a global market leader for sustainable cellulosic fibers. SUZ aims to boost Lenzing’s position with its established technology, product range and technical knowledge.
SUZ will gain from Lenzing’s deep-rooted understanding of pulp production and cost excellence. The partnership will help Suzano strengthen its competitive position and global presence.
The transaction marks the continuation of Suzano’s strategy to focus on investments, which will enlarge its addressable market in scalable and competitive business models. The investment also moves the company closer to end consumers.
Suzano’s Q2 Performance
In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported net sales of $2.2 billion, up from $1.8 billion in the prior-year quarter. The company reported an adjusted loss of 56 cents in the quarter under review against the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 79 cents.
SUZ Share Price Performance
Shares of Suzano have lost 3.7% in the past year against the industry's 32.7% growth.
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Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
SUZ currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) , IAMGOLD Corporation (IAG - Free Report) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO - Free Report) . CRS, IAG and EGO sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology’s fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share. The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 17% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 15.9%. CRS shares have gained 155.9% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IAMGOLD’s 2024 earnings is pegged at 39 cents per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 44% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 200%. IAG shares have gained 137% in a year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold’s 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.32 per share. The consensus estimate for 2024 earnings has moved 22% north in the past 60 days. It has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 430%. EGO shares have gained 103% in a year.