InterCement reports substantial losses and restructuring progress in 2Q 2025 financials amid judicial reorganization
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Summary:
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Company posted a loss of BRL 842.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a profit of BRL 191.1 million in the prior year period.
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Current liabilities exceeded current assets by BRL 9.44 billion as of June 30, 2025, highlighting financial stress and uncertainty over going concern status.
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Primary causes: rising interest rates, penalties on defaulted debt, reduced monetary gains from Argentina segment, and reclassification of senior notes and debentures as current liabilities after defaults.
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Judicial reorganization plan approved in October 2025 by over 99% of creditors, but effectiveness awaits court ratification and further conditions.
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Company expects cost containment and gradual gross margin recovery through 2025, with ongoing operational restructuring.
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Disinvested Mozambique and South Africa business segments in 2024; proceeds used for debt and operational stability.
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Net sales were BRL 3.13 billion; gross profit reached BRL 639.5 million for the period.
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Cash and cash equivalents increased slightly to BRL 1.89 billion; net cash from operating activities was BRL 126.2 million.