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Cosan S.A. 2024 Annual Results Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing, dated March 10, 2025, presents the Management Report and audited consolidated financial statements for Cosan S.A. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Cosan is a Brazilian holding company with operations in logistics (Rumo), energy (Compass), lubricants (Moove), agriculture (Radar), and biofuels (Raízen, a joint venture). The 2024 period was characterized by a challenging macroeconomic environment in Brazil, including higher interest rates and inflation, alongside significant operational events such as extreme weather impacts on Rumo's southern network and a strategic shift to deleverage the holding company.

Key Financial Metrics (2024 vs. 2023)

Material Changes and Drivers

• Net Loss Drivers: The consolidated net loss of R$9.4 billion was primarily driven by non-recurring and impairment items rather than core operating performance. Key factors included:
  • Vale Impairment: A R$4.7 billion impairment on the investment in Vale S.A. due to a prolonged decline in share price.
  • Rumo Malha Sul Impairment: A R$3.0 billion impairment on assets of the Rumo Malha Sul subsidiary following severe weather events in Rio Grande do Sul that damaged infrastructure.
  • Tax Provisions: A R$2.5 billion provision for the non-recoverability of tax losses and temporary differences.
• Revenue Growth: Consolidated revenue grew 11% to R$44.0 billion.
  • Rumo: Revenue increased 27% (R$13.9 billion) driven by a 3% volume increase and a 24% tariff increase.
  • Compass: Revenue rose 3% (R$18.4 billion) due to volume recovery and new contracts.
  • Radar: Revenue doubled to R$1.4 billion due to the strategic sale of nine agricultural properties.
• Financial Results: Net financial expenses increased to R$8.8 billion (from R$7.9 billion in 2023), impacted by exchange rate variations (R$3.5 billion) and higher interest costs, partially offset by derivative gains.

Outlook, Management Commentary, and Risks

• Deleveraging Strategy: Management emphasized capital discipline and debt reduction. In January 2025, Cosan sold its minority stake in Vale (approx. 4% of Vale's capital) for R$9.0 billion to prepay bonds and debentures. The goal is to achieve a sustainable debt service coverage ratio.
• Segment Updates:
  • Raízen: Reported results below expectations; new management is implementing a strategic review and cost reduction plan.
  • Moove: The planned IPO was cancelled in October 2024 due to adverse market conditions, resulting in R$156 million in non-recurring expenses.
  • Rumo: Continued expansion with a new terminal partnership in Santos and asset recycling (sale of 50% of T39).
• Risks and Contingencies:
  • Legal Proceedings: Significant contingent liabilities exist, with R$2.0 billion provisioned for probable losses (tax, civil, labor) and R$22.9 billion classified as possible losses.
  • Moove Fire Incident: A fire at the Rio de Janeiro plant in February 2025 affected 10% of the complex. Estimated asset write-offs are between R$190 million and R$286 million. Operations are continuing via contingency plans.
  • Geopolitical: Ongoing monitoring of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East for impacts on fertilizer volumes and oil prices.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Impairment Assumptions: Verify the discounted cash flow models and fair value assumptions used for the R$4.7 billion Vale impairment and the R$3.0 billion Rumo Malha Sul impairment.
• Tax Loss Recoverability: Review the projections for future taxable income supporting the R$2.5 billion write-off of tax losses.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Assess the impact of the January 2025 debt prepayments on the 2025 liquidity position and covenant compliance.
• Moove Fire Impact: Monitor the final quantification of the asset write-off and business interruption losses from the February 2025 fire incident.
• Raízen Turnaround: Track the execution of the new management's strategic review and cost-cutting measures at Raízen.