Chs Inc 10-Q for FY2025 Q2
Chs Inc (CHSCP)
10-Q
2025-04-02
For: 2025-02-28
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About this 10-Q
Chs Inc filed this 10-Q on April 2, 2025, covering the quarter ended February 28, 2025 (FY2025 Q2).
Headline figures
Quarter ended February 28, 2025, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $7.8B
- down 14.2% from $9.09B a year earlier
- Net loss
- $75.75M
- compared with net income of $170.31M a year earlier
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |||||||||||
| For the quarterly period ended | |||||||||||
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Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to | |||||||||||
Commission file number: 001-36079
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |||||||||||||
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(651 ) 355-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Unless the context otherwise requires, for purposes of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words "CHS," "we," "us" and "our" refer to CHS Inc., a Minnesota cooperative corporation, and its subsidiaries as of February 28, 2025 .
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains, and our other CHS Inc. publicly available documents contain, and our officers, directors and representatives may from time to time make "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our businesses, financial condition and results of operations, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward- looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward- looking statements are discussed or identified in our filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the "Risk Factors" discussion in Item 1A of CHS Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. These factors may include changes in commodity prices; political, economic, legal and other risks of doing business globally; ongoing wars and global conflicts; global and regional factors impacting demand for our products; the impact of government policies, mandates, regulations and trade agreements; the impact of inflation; the impact of competitive business markets; any loss of members who choose to do business with other companies instead of us; the impact of market acceptance of alternatives to refined petroleum products; consolidation among our suppliers and customers; nonperformance or nonpayment by contractual counterparties; deterioration in credit quality of third parties who owe us money; the effectiveness of our risk management strategies; actual or perceived quality, safety or health risks associated with our products; business interruptions, casualty losses and supply chain issues; the impact of epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of disease and other adverse public health developments; the impact of workforce factors; technological improvements and sustainability initiatives that decrease demand for our products; security breaches or other disruptions in our information technology systems or assets; increased scrutiny and changing expectations with respect to environmental, social and governance practices; failures or delays in achieving strategies or expectations related to climate change or other environmental matters; our ability to complete, integrate and benefit from acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, divestitures and other nonordinary course-of-business events; changes in federal income tax laws or our tax status; the impact and costs of compliance or noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations; the costs of compliance with environmental and energy laws and regulations; the impact of environmental liabilities and litigation; the impact of seasonality; the impairment of long-lived assets; our funding needs and financing sources; financial institutions’ and other capital sources’ policies concerning energy-related businesses; limits on our ability to access equity capital due to our cooperative structure; and other factors affecting our businesses generally. Any forward-looking statements made by us in this document are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the date on which the statement is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise except as required by applicable law.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Receivables | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Investments | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITIES | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Notes payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued expenses | |||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | |||||||||||
Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | |||||||||||
| Equities: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock | |||||||||||
| Equity certificates | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Capital reserves | |||||||||||
Total CHS Inc. equities | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||
Total equities | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and equities | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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CHS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) earnings | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to CHS Inc. | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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CHS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc. | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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CHS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of deferred major maintenance | |||||||||||
| Equity income from investments, net of distributions received | |||||||||||
| Provision for current expected credit losses | ( | ||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | |||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Expenditures for major maintenance | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments | |||||||||||
| Changes in CHS Capital notes receivable, net | |||||||||||
| Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | ( | ||||||||||
| Other investing activities, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Payments on notes payable, long-term debt and finance lease obligations | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends paid | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Redemptions of equities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash patronage dividends paid | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other financing activities, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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CHS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1 Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Significant Accounting Policies
No significant accounting policies were updated or changed since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which enhances the disclosures required for operating segments in our annual and interim consolidated financial statements. This ASU is effective on a retrospective basis for our annual reporting beginning in fiscal 2025 and for interim period reporting beginning in fiscal 2026. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which provides additional transparency for income tax disclosures. This ASU is effective for our annual reporting for fiscal 2026 on a prospective basis. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Expense Disaggregation Disclosures, which requires additional disclosure about certain costs and expenses in the notes to financial statements. This ASU is effective for our annual reporting for fiscal 2028 on either a prospective or retrospective basis and for interim reporting periods beginning in fiscal 2029. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Note 2 Revenues
| ASC Topic 606 | ASC Topic 815 | Other Guidance | Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended February 28, 2025 | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASC Topic 606 | ASC Topic 815 | Other Guidance | Total Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2025 | (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ag | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 1% of revenues accounted for under ASC Topic 606 included within the tables above are recorded over time and relate primarily to service contracts.
Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Contract assets relate to unbilled amounts arising from goods that have already been transferred to customers where the right to payment is not conditional on the passage of time. This results in recognition of an asset as the amount of revenue recognized at a certain point in time exceeds the amount billed to customers. Contract assets are recorded in receivables within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were $18.4 million and $34.7 million as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, respectively.
Contract liabilities relate to advance payments received from customers for goods and services that we have yet to provide. Contract liabilities of $813.4 million and $248.8 million as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, respectively, are recorded within other current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, we recognized revenues of $38.7 million and $79.2 million related to contract liabilities, respectively. For the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, we recognized revenues of $166.3 million and $168.8 million related to contract liabilities, respectively. These amounts were included in the other current liabilities balance at the beginning of the respective period.
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Note 3 Receivables
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts receivable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| CHS Capital short-term notes receivable | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Gross receivables | |||||||||||
| Less: allowances and reserves | |||||||||||
| Total receivables | $ | $ | |||||||||
Receivables are composed of trade accounts receivable, short-term notes receivable in our wholly-owned subsidiary, CHS Capital, LLC ("CHS Capital"), and other receivables, less an allowance for expected credit losses. The allowance for expected credit losses is based on our best estimate of expected credit losses in existing receivable balances and is determined using historical write-off experience, adjusted for various industry and regional data and current expectations of future credit losses.
Notes receivable from commercial borrowers are collateralized by various combinations of mortgages, personal property, accounts and notes receivable, inventories and assignments of certain regional cooperatives' capital stock. These loans are primarily originated in the states of Minnesota, Illinois and North Dakota. CHS Capital also has loans receivable from producer borrowers that are collateralized by various combinations of growing crops, livestock, inventories, accounts receivable, personal property and supplemental mortgages and are primarily originated in the same states as the commercial notes, as well as in South Dakota.
In addition to the short-term balances included in the table above, CHS Capital had long-term notes receivable, with durations of generally not more than 10 years, totaling $135.1 million and $74.6 million as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, respectively. The long-term notes receivable are included in other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, commercial notes represented 42 % and 18 %, respectively, and producer notes represented 58 % and 82 %, respectively, of total CHS Capital notes receivable.
CHS Capital has commitments to extend credit to customers if there are no violations of contractually established conditions. As of February 28, 2025, CHS Capital customers had additional available credit of $1.2 billion. No significant troubled debt restructuring activity occurred, and no third-party customer or borrower accounted for more than 10% of the total receivables balance as of February 28, 2025 , or August 31, 2024.
Note 4 Inventories
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Grain and oilseed | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Energy | |||||||||||
| Agronomy | |||||||||||
| Processed grain and oilseed | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Note 5 Investments
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Equity method investments: | |||||||||||
| CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Ventura Foods, LLC | |||||||||||
| Ardent Mills, LLC | |||||||||||
| Producer Ag, LLC | |||||||||||
| Other equity method investments | |||||||||||
| Other investments | |||||||||||
| Total investments | $ | $ | |||||||||
Joint ventures and other investments in which we have significant ownership and influence, but not control, are accounted for in our condensed consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Our significant equity method investments during the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, consist of CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC ("CF Nitrogen"), Ventura Foods, LLC ("Ventura Foods"), Ardent Mills, LLC ("Ardent Mills") and Producer Ag, LLC ("Producer Ag"), which are summarized below. In addition to the recognition of our share of income from equity method investments, our equity method investments are evaluated for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment on an ongoing basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). Other investments consist primarily of investments in cooperatives without readily determinable fair values and are generally recorded at cost, unless an impairment or other observable market price change occurs that requires an adjustment. We had approximately $613.8 million in cumulative undistributed earnings from our equity method investees included in the investments balance as of February 28, 2025 .
CF Nitrogen
We have a $2.5 billion investment in CF Nitrogen, a strategic venture with CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ("CF Industries"). The investment consists of an approximate 8.4 % membership interest (based on product tons) in CF Nitrogen. We account for this investment using the hypothetical liquidation at book value method, recognizing our share of the earnings and losses of CF Nitrogen as equity income from investments in our Nitrogen Production segment based on our contractual claims on the entity's net assets pursuant to the liquidation provisions of CF Nitrogen's Limited Liability Company Agreement, adjusted for semiannual cash distributions.
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | |||||||||||
| Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. | |||||||||||
Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and Producer Ag
We have a 50 % interest in Ventura Foods, a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., that produces and distributes edible oil-based products. We also have a 12 % interest in Ardent Mills, which is a joint venture with Cargill, Incorporated ("Cargill"), and Conagra Brands, Inc., and is the largest flour miller in the United States. In addition, we have a noncontrolling interest of approximately 57 % in Producer Ag, a grain marketing joint venture with Mid-Kansas Cooperative. We account for Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and Producer Ag as equity method investments. Our shares of the results of Ventura Foods and Ardent Mills are included in Corporate and Other and our share of the results of Producer Ag are included in our Ag segment.
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The following table provides summarized unaudited financial information for our equity method investments in Ventura Foods, Ardent Mills and Producer Ag for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024:
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | |||||||||||
| Earnings attributable to CHS Inc. | |||||||||||
Our investments in other equity method investees are not significant in relation to our condensed consolidated financial statements, either individually or in aggregate.
Note 6 Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Our notes payable and long-term debt are subject to various restrictive requirements for maintenance of minimum consolidated net worth and other financial ratios. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of February 28, 2025 . Notes payable as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, consisted of the following:
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Notes payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| CHS Capital notes payable | |||||||||||
| Total notes payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
Our primary line of credit is a five-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of domestic and international banks. The credit facility provides a committed amount of $2.8 billion that expires on April 21, 2028. There were $451.0 million and no borrowings outstanding on this facility as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024. We also maintain certain uncommitted bilateral facilities to support our working capital needs.
We have a receivables and loans securitization facility ("Securitization Facility") with certain unaffiliated financial institutions ("Purchasers"). Under the Securitization Facility, we and certain of our subsidiaries ("Originators") sell trade accounts and notes receivable ("Receivables") to Cofina Funding, LLC ("Cofina"), a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote, indirect subsidiary of CHS. Cofina in turn transfers the Receivables to the Purchasers, and this arrangement is accounted for as secured financing. We use the proceeds from the sale of Receivables under the Securitization Facility for general corporate purposes, and settlements are made on a monthly basis. The amount available under the Securitization Facility fluctuates over time based on the total amount of eligible Receivables generated during the normal course of business. The Securitization Facility consists of a committed portion with a maximum availability of $850.0 million and an uncommitted portion with a maximum availability of $250.0 million. As of February 28, 2025 , total availability under the Securitization Facility was $595.4 million, of which $500.0 million was utilized.
We also have a repurchase facility ("Repurchase Facility"). Under the Repurchase Facility, we can obtain repurchase agreement financing up to $200.0 million for certain eligible receivables and notes receivables of the Originators. As of February 28, 2025 , total availability under the Repurchase Facility was $127.5 million, of which $121.3 million was utilized.
On October 29, 2024, we amended our 10-year term loan facility (the “Facility”). The amendment reduced the size of the Facility to $300.0 million, and converted it into a revolving loan, which can be paid down and readvanced in an amount up to the referenced $300.0 million until October 29, 2025. On October 29, 2025, the total funded loan balance outstanding reverts to a nonrevolving term loan that is payable on October 29, 2029. The Facility includes an option to extend the revolving period for an additional year at our choosing. Any extension would not change the final payable date of October 29, 2029. There was no amount outstanding under this facility as of February 28, 2025.
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The following table presents summarized long-term debt (including the current portion) as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024:
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Private placement debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Term loan | |||||||||||
| Deferred financing costs | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Less current portion | |||||||||||
| Long-term portion | $ | $ | |||||||||
Interest expense for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, was $25.2 million and $25.5 million, respectively, net of capitalized interest of $7.1 million and $6.5 million, respectively. Interest expense for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, was $52.9 million and $55.1 million, respectively, net of capitalized interest of $14.6 million and $11.5 million, respectively.
Note 7 Income Taxes
Our uncertain tax positions are affected by the tax years that are under audit or remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Reserves are recorded against unrecognized tax benefits when we believe certain fully supportable tax return positions are likely to be challenged, and we may not prevail. If we were to prevail on all positions taken in relation to uncertain tax positions, $70.2 million and $65.1 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would ultimately benefit our effective tax rate as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, respectively. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits could change significantly in the next 12 months.
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Note 8 Equities
Changes in Equities
Changes in equities for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, are as follows:
| Equity Certificates | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Equity Certificates | Nonpatronage Equity Certificates | Nonqualified Equity Certificates | Preferred Stock | Capital Reserves | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, November 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reversal of prior fiscal year patronage and redemption estimates | ( | ( | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of 2024 patronage refunds | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of equities | ( | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2025 cash patronage refunds | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2025 equity redemptions | ( | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, February 28, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity Certificates | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Equity Certificates | Nonpatronage Equity Certificates | Nonqualified Equity Certificates | Preferred Stock | Capital Reserves | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, November 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reversal of prior fiscal year patronage and redemption estimates | ( | ( | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of 2023 patronage refunds | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of equities | ( | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | ( | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2024 cash patronage refunds | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2024 equity redemptions | ( | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, February 29, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Changes in equities for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, are as follows:
| Equity Certificates | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Equity Certificates | Nonpatronage Equity Certificates | Nonqualified Equity Certificates | Preferred Stock | Capital Reserves | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, August 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reversal of prior fiscal year patronage and redemption estimates | ( | ( | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of 2024 patronage refunds | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of equities | ( | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2025 cash patronage refunds | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2025 equity redemptions | ( | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, February 28, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity Certificates | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Equity Certificates | Nonpatronage Equity Certificates | Nonqualified Equity Certificates | Preferred Stock | Capital Reserves | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Equities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, August 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reversal of prior fiscal year patronage and redemption estimates | ( | ( | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of 2023 patronage refunds | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redemptions of equities | ( | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | ( | ( | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2024 cash patronage refunds | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated 2024 equity redemptions | ( | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, February 29, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock Dividends
The following table presents a summary of dividends declared per share by series of preferred stock for the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nasdaq symbol | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series of preferred stock: | (Dollars per share) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8% Cumulative Redeemable | CHSCP | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 | CHSCO | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 | CHSCN | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 | CHSCM | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 | CHSCL | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, are as follows:
| Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of November 30, 2024, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts before reclassifications | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax effect | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of February 28, 2025, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of November 30, 2023, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts before reclassifications | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax effect | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of February 29, 2024, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, are as follows:
| Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of August 31, 2024, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts before reclassifications | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax effect | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of February 28, 2025, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
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| Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Cash Flow Hedges | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of August 31, 2023, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts before reclassifications | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax effect | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of February 29, 2024, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were related to pension and other postretirement benefits, cash flow hedges and foreign currency translation adjustments. Pension and other postretirement reclassifications include amortization of net actuarial loss, prior service credit and transition amounts and are recorded as cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses (see Note 9, Benefit Plans, for further information). As described in Note 11, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities, amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for cash flow hedges are recorded in cost of goods sold. Gains or losses on foreign currency translation reclassifications are recorded in other income.
Note 9 Benefit Plans
We have various pension and other defined benefit and defined contribution plans, in which substantially all employees may participate. We also have nonqualified supplemental executive and Board of Directors retirement plans.
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Qualified Pension Benefits | Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of net periodic benefit costs: | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on assets | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior service cost (credit) amortization | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss (gain) amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Qualified Pension Benefits | Nonqualified Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of net periodic benefit costs: | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on assets | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior service cost (credit) amortization | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actuarial loss (gain) amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit cost (benefit) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Employer Contributions
Contributions depend primarily on market returns on the pension plan assets and minimum funding level requirements. No contributions were made to the pension plans during the six months ended February 28, 2025, and we do not anticipate being required to make contributions to our pension plans in fiscal 2025, although we may voluntarily elect to do so.
Note 10 Segment Reporting
We are an integrated agricultural cooperative, providing grain, food, agronomy and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global basis. We provide a wide variety of products and services, from initial agricultural inputs such as fuels, farm supplies, crop nutrients and crop protection products, to agricultural outputs that include grain and oilseed, processed grain and oilseed, renewable fuels and food products. We define our operating segments in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, to reflect the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, our chief executive officer, evaluates performance and allocates resources in managing the business. We have aggregated those operating segments into three reportable segments: Energy, Ag and Nitrogen Production.
Our Energy segment produces and provides primarily for wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of those products. Our Ag segment purchases and further processes or resells grain and oilseed originated by our ag retail business, by our member cooperatives and by third parties; serves as a wholesaler and retailer of crop inputs; and produces and markets ethanol. Our Nitrogen Production segment consists of our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues. Our supply agreement with CF Nitrogen entitles us to purchase up to a specified quantity of granular urea and urea ammonium nitrate ("UAN") annually from CF Nitrogen. Corporate and Other represents our financing and hedging businesses, which primarily consist of a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated futures commission merchant ("FCM") for commodities hedging and financial services related to crop production. Our nonconsolidated investments in Ventura Foods, LLC ("Ventura Foods"), and Ardent Mills, LLC ("Ardent Mills"), are also included in our Corporate and Other category. All other nonconsolidated investments are included in our Energy and Ag segments.
Corporate administrative expenses and interest are allocated to each reportable segment and Corporate and Other, based on direct use of services, such as information technology and legal, and other factors or considerations relevant to the costs incurred.
Many of our business activities are highly seasonal and our operating results vary throughout the year. Our revenues and income before income taxes ("IBIT") generally trend lower during the second fiscal quarter and increase in the third fiscal quarter. For example, in our Ag segment, our ag retail business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the fall harvest and spring planting seasons, which generally correspond to our first and third fiscal quarters, respectively. Additionally, our agronomy business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the spring planting season. Our global grain and processing operations are subject to fluctuations in volume and revenues based on producer harvests, world grain prices, demand and international trade relationships. Our Energy segment generally experiences higher volumes and revenues in certain operating areas, such as refined fuel products, in the spring, summer and early fall when gasoline and diesel fuel use by agricultural producers is highest and is subject to global supply and demand forces. Other energy products, such as propane, generally experience higher volumes and revenues during the winter heating and fall crop-drying seasons.
Our revenues, assets and cash flows can be significantly affected by global market prices for commodities such as petroleum products, natural gas, grain, oilseed, crop nutrients, edible oils and flour. Changes in market prices for commodities that we purchase without a corresponding change in the selling prices of those products can affect revenues and operating earnings. Commodity prices are affected by a wide range of factors beyond our control, including weather, crop damage due to plant disease or insects, drought, availability and adequacy of supply, demand variability, availability of reliable rail, river, truck and ocean transportation networks, outbreaks of disease, government regulations and policies, global trade disputes, wars and civil unrest, and general political and economic conditions.
While our revenues and operating results are derived primarily from businesses and operations that are wholly-owned or subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have a controlling interest, a portion of our business operations are conducted through companies in which we hold ownership interests of 50% or less or do not control the operations. We account for these investments primarily using the equity method of accounting, wherein we record our proportionate share of income or loss reported by the entity as equity income from investments, without consolidating the revenues and expenses of the entity in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In our Nitrogen Production segment, this consists of our approximate 8.4 % membership interest (based on product tons) in CF Nitrogen. In Corporate and Other, this principally includes our 50 %
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ownership in Ventura Foods and our 12 % ownership in Ardent Mills. See Note 5, Investments, for more information related to our equity method investments.
Reconciling amounts represent the elimination of revenues between segments. Such transactions are executed at market prices to more accurately evaluate the profitability of the individual business segments.
Segment information for the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, is presented in the tables below:
| Energy | Ag | Nitrogen Production | Corporate and Other | Reconciling Amounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended February 28, 2025 | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, including intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues | ( | ( | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues, net of intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | Ag | Nitrogen Production | Corporate and Other | Reconciling Amounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended February 29, 2024 | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, including intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues | ( | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues, net of intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating earnings (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | Ag | Nitrogen Production | Corporate and Other | Reconciling Amounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended February 28, 2025 | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, including intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues | ( | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues, net of intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) earnings | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity (income) loss from investments | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets as of February 28, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy | Ag | Nitrogen Production | Corporate and Other | Reconciling Amounts | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended February 29, 2024 | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, including intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenues | ( | ( | ( | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues, net of intersegment revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating earnings (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity (income) loss from investments | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 11 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into various derivative instruments to manage our exposure to movements primarily associated with agricultural and energy commodity prices and, to a lesser degree, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Except for certain cash-settled swaps related to future crude oil purchases and refined product sales, which are accounted for as cash flow hedges, our derivative instruments represent economic hedges of price risk for which hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815 is not applied. Rather, the derivative instruments are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value being recorded directly to earnings, primarily within cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 12, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information. The majority of our exchange-traded agricultural commodity futures are settled daily through CHS Hedging, LLC, our wholly-owned FCM.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following tables present the gross fair values of derivative assets, derivative liabilities and related margin deposits (cash collateral) recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, along with related amounts permitted to be offset in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although we have certain netting arrangements for our exchange-traded futures and options contracts and certain over-the-counter ("OTC") contracts, we have elected to report our derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under ASC Topic 210-20, Balance Sheet-Offsetting.
| February 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amount Recognized | Cash Collateral | Derivative Instruments | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| August 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts Not Offset on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet but Eligible for Offsetting | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amount Recognized | Cash Collateral | Derivative Instruments | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities of less than 12 months are recorded in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative assets and liabilities with maturities greater than 12 months are recorded in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount of long-term derivative assets recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, was $3.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The amount of long-term derivative liabilities recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, was $1.4 million and $6.0 million, respectively.
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| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location of Gain (Loss) | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Cost of goods sold | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Marketing, general and administrative expenses | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Contracts
As of February 28, 2025, and August 31, 2024, we had outstanding commodity futures and options contracts that were used as economic hedges, as well as fixed-price forward contracts related to physical purchases and sales of commodities. The table below presents the notional volumes for all outstanding commodity contracts:
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long | Short | Long | Short | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Natural gas (metric million Btu) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Contracts
We conduct a substantial portion of our business in U.S. dollars, but we are exposed to risks relating to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily due to global grain marketing transactions in South America, the Asia Pacific region and Europe and purchases of products from Canada. We use foreign currency derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Although CHS has some risk exposure relating to foreign currency transactions, a larger impact with exchange rate fluctuations is the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by alternative sources of world supply. The notional amount of our foreign exchange derivative contracts was $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, respectively.
Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Strategies
Certain pay-fixed, receive-variable, cash-settled swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of future crude oil purchases in our Energy segment. We also designate certain pay-variable, receive-fixed, cash-settled swaps as cash flow hedges of future refined energy product sales. These hedging instruments and the related hedged items are exposed to significant market price risk and potential volatility. As part of our risk management strategy, we look to hedge a portion of our expected future crude oil needs and the resulting refined product output based on prevailing futures prices, management's expectations about future commodity price changes and our risk appetite. We may also elect to dedesignate certain derivative instruments previously designated as cash flow hedges as part of our risk management strategy. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income for these dedesignated derivative instruments remain in other comprehensive income and are recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. The aggregate notional amounts of cash flow hedges were 5.5
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| Derivative Assets | Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Location | February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | Balance Sheet Location | February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other current assets | $ | $ | Other current liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location of Gain | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 12 Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction among the market participants on the measurement date.
We determine fair values of derivative instruments and certain other assets based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, which requires an entity to maximize use of observable inputs and minimize use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. ASC Topic 820 describes three levels within its hierarchy that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity for the assets or liabilities. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement.
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Recurring fair value measurements as of February 28, 2025 , and August 31, 2024, are as follows:
| February 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segregated investments and marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| August 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Commodity and foreign exchange derivatives. Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1. Our forward commodity purchase and sales contracts with fixed-price components, select ocean freight contracts and other OTC derivatives are determined using inputs that are generally based on exchange-traded prices and/or recent market bids and offers, including location-specific adjustments, and are classified within Level 2. Location-specific inputs are driven by local market supply and demand and are generally based on broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or OTC markets. Changes in the fair values of these contracts are recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of cost of goods sold.
Segregated investments and marketable securities, time deposits and other assets. Our segregated investments and marketable securities and other assets are comprised primarily of investments in U.S. Treasury securities, money market funds, various government agencies, time deposits and rabbi trust assets. U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds are valued using quoted market prices and classified within Level 1. Investments in various government agency obligations, time deposits and rabbi trust assets are valued using quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets and classified within Level 2.
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Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental
We are required to comply with various environmental laws and regulations applicable to our normal business operations. To meet our compliance requirements, we establish reserves for future costs of remediation associated with identified issues that are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates of environmental costs are based on current available facts, existing technology, undiscounted site-specific costs and currently enacted laws and regulations and are included in cost of goods sold and marketing, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Recoveries, if any, are recorded in the period in which recovery is received. Liabilities are monitored and adjusted as new facts or changes in laws or technology occur. The resolution of any such matters may affect consolidated net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for any fiscal year.
Other Litigation and Claims
We are involved as a defendant in various lawsuits, claims and disputes, which are in the normal course of our business. The resolution of any such matters may affect consolidated net income for any fiscal period; however, we currently believe any resulting liabilities, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows for any fiscal year.
Guarantees
We are a guarantor for lines of credit and performance obligations of related, nonconsolidated companies. Our bank covenants allow maximum guarantees of $1.1 billion, of which $145.3 million were outstanding on February 28, 2025 . We have collateral for a portion of these contingent obligations. We have not recorded a liability related to the contingent obligations as we do not expect to pay out any cash related to them, and the fair values are considered immaterial. The underlying loans to the counterparties for which we provide these guarantees were current as of February 28, 2025 .
Note 14 Other Current Assets and Liabilities
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
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| Dividends and equity payable | |||||||||||
| Total other current liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Note 15 Acquisition
On January 2, 2025, we completed our acquisition of West Central Ag Services ("WCAS"), a cooperative based in Ulen, Minnesota, that offers grain and agronomy services at locations in west-central Minnesota. The cash purchase price is estimated to be $321.6 million, which includes $107.3 million estimated for working capital that will be finalized later in the fiscal year. Prior to completing this acquisition, we also held a 50 % ownership interest in Central Plains Ag Services ("CPAS"), a joint venture between CHS and WCAS that operates in eastern North Dakota and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CHS.
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By acquiring WCAS and the remaining 50 % ownership of CPAS, we were able to expand our grain and agronomy platforms in west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, as well as add value for our owners.
The acquisition-date fair value of the previous equity interest in CPAS was $18.8 million and is included in the measurement of consideration transferred. Preliminary allocation of the estimated purchase price for this transaction includes $60.5 million for goodwill, which is nondeductible for tax purposes, and $46.5 million for definite-lived intangible assets. As this acquisition is not considered to have a material impact on our financial statements, pro forma results of operations are not presented. The acquisition resulted in fair value measurements that are not on a recurring basis and did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations. Purchase accounting has not been finalized and preliminary fair values assigned to the net assets acquired are as follows:
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| Current liabilities | ( | ||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | ( | ||||
Total net assets acquired | $ | ||||
Operating results for WCAS are included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations from the day of the acquisition on January 2, 2025, through February 28, 2025, including revenues and loss before income taxes of $23.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:
•Overview
•Business Strategy
•Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Highlights
•Fiscal 2025 Trends Update
•Operating Metrics
•Results of Operations
•Liquidity and Capital Resources
•Critical Accounting Policies
•Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024 (including the information presented therein under Risk Factors), as well as the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
CHS Inc. is a diversified company that provides grain, food, agronomy and energy resources to businesses and consumers on a global scale. As a cooperative, we are owned by farmers, ranchers and member cooperatives across the United States. We also have preferred shareholders who own our five series of preferred stock, all of which are listed and traded on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. We operate in the following three reportable segments:
•Energy. Produces and provides primarily for wholesale distribution and transportation of petroleum products.
•Ag. Purchases and further processes or resells grain and oilseed originated by our ag retail and global grain and processing businesses, by our member cooperatives and by third parties. It also includes our renewable fuels business and serves as a wholesaler and retailer of agronomy products.
•Nitrogen Production. Produces and distributes nitrogen fertilizer. It consists of our equity method investment in CF Nitrogen, LLC ("CF Nitrogen"), and allocated expenses.
In addition, our financing and hedging businesses, along with our nonconsolidated food production and distribution and wheat milling joint ventures, are aggregated within our Corporate and Other category.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CHS and all subsidiaries and limited liability companies in which we have control. The effects of all significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Corporate administrative expenses and interest are allocated to each reportable segment and Corporate and Other, based on direct use of services, such as information technology and legal, and other factors or considerations relevant to the costs incurred.
Management's Focus. When evaluating our operating performance, management focuses on gross profit and income before income taxes ("IBIT"). As a company that operates heavily in global commodities, there is significant unpredictability and volatility in pricing, costs and global trade volumes. Consequently, we focus on managing the margin we can earn and the resulting IBIT. We also focus on ensuring balance sheet strength through appropriate management of financial liquidity, leverage, capital allocation and cash flow optimization.
Seasonality. Many of our business activities are highly seasonal and our operating results vary throughout the year. Our revenues and IBIT generally trend lower during the second fiscal quarter and increase in the third fiscal quarter. For example, in our Ag segment, our ag retail business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the fall harvest and spring planting seasons, which generally correspond to our first and third fiscal quarters, respectively. Additionally, our agronomy business generally experiences higher volumes and revenues during the spring planting season. Our global grain and processing operations are subject to fluctuations in volumes and revenues based on producer harvests, world grain prices, global demand and international trade relationships. Our Energy segment generally experiences higher volumes and revenues in
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certain operating areas, such as refined fuel products, in the spring, summer and early fall when gasoline and diesel fuel use by agricultural producers is highest and is subject to global supply and demand forces. Other energy products, such as propane, generally experience higher volumes and revenues during the winter heating and fall crop-drying seasons. The graphs below depict the seasonality inherent in our businesses.
Pricing and Volumes. Our revenues, assets and cash flows can be significantly affected by global market prices and sales volumes of commodities such as petroleum products, natural gas, grain, oilseed products and agronomy products. Changes in market prices for commodities we purchase without a corresponding change in the selling prices of those products can affect revenues and operating earnings. Similarly, increased or decreased sales volumes without a corresponding change in the purchase and selling prices of those products can affect revenues and operating earnings. Commodity prices and sales volumes are affected by a wide range of factors beyond our control, including weather, crop damage due to plant disease or insects, drought, availability/adequacy of supply of a commodity, availability of reliable rail, river, truck and ocean transportation networks, disease outbreaks, government regulations and policies, global trade disputes, wars and civil unrest, and general political and/or economic conditions.
Business Strategy
Our business strategies focus on an enterprisewide effort to create an experience that empowers customers to make CHS their first choice, expand market access to add value for our owners and transform and evolve our core businesses by capitalizing on changing market dynamics. To execute these strategies, we are focused on implementing agile, efficient and sustainable technology platforms; building robust and efficient supply chains; hiring, developing and retaining high-performing, diverse and passionate teams; achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement; and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
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Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Highlights
•Despite strong volumes, our Energy segment earnings declined substantially from the prior fiscal year due to evolving market conditions that negatively impacted refining margins.
•Our Ag segment earnings were weaker due to lower grain and oilseed margins, attributed to a more competitive global marketplace and the timing impact of mark-to-market adjustments.
•Equity method investments continued to perform well, with our CF Nitrogen investment being the largest contributor.
Fiscal 2025 Trends Update
Our segments operate in cyclical environments in which market conditions can change rapidly with significant positive or negative impacts on our results. We anticipate various macroeconomic factors will continue to drive uncertainty and instability in global energy and agricultural commodity markets, as well as global financial markets, which could have a significant impact on each of our segments during fiscal 2025. These factors include, among others, changes and uncertainty of potential changes in U.S. trade policy, including tariffs and resulting retaliatory actions from other countries on products we purchase or sell, resulting in U.S. commodity exports being less competitive in global markets; the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and further escalation of conflict in the Middle East; shifts in global trade flows for commodities, including global competitiveness giving rise to a weak export market for U.S.-sourced agricultural products; an uncertain interest rate environment; and continued pricing pressures impacting costs of labor, freight and materials. These factors, or any form or combination of them, could cause significant margin pressure and lower profitability. In addition to these broad macroeconomic factors, other factors could impact demand and pricing for agricultural inputs and outputs, as well as our ability to supply those inputs and outputs while remaining profitable. These include the cost of renewable energy credits, the prices of which have experienced volatility in recent years and could positively or negatively impact our profitability, and regional factors, such as unpredictable weather conditions, including those due to climate change. We currently expect global economic factors impacting energy and agricultural commodities to continue to be less favorable during the remainder of fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024. Further, in light of increasing uncertainty in the markets we serve, we are unable to predict how long the current environment will last or the significance of the financial and operational impacts to us; however, we currently expect the trend of significantly reduced margins for energy and agricultural commodities to persist or accelerate through the remainder of fiscal 2025. Refer to Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024, for additional impacts these and other risks may have on our business operations and financial performance.
We will continue to execute our enterprise priorities for fiscal 2025, including pursuing growth through strategic investments and cooperative connections and leveraging our financial strength and resilience as we navigate less favorable market conditions for energy and agricultural commodities.
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Operating Metrics
Energy
Our Energy segment operations primarily include our refineries in Laurel, Montana, and McPherson, Kansas, which process crude oil to produce refined products, including gasoline, distillates and other products. To ensure the reliability of our refineries, we perform major maintenance activities every two to five years, which require a temporary shutdown of operations. These planned shutdowns allow us to extend the life, increase the capacity and improve the safety and efficiency of our refinery processing assets. They also minimize unplanned business interruptions and are essential to the long-term reliability and profitability of our Energy segment.
During periods of maintenance, utilization rates, throughput volumes and refined fuel yields are lower, and we may purchase refined petroleum products from third parties to meet the needs of our customers. These third-party purchases may result in lower margins than for products produced by our refineries, which reduces our profitability. The following table provides information about our consolidated refinery operations:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28 2025 | February 29 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinery throughput volumes | (Barrels per day) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heavy, high-sulfur crude oil | 106,692 | 107,662 | 108,521 | 106,417 | |||||||||||||||||||
| All other crude oil | 67,369 | 68,169 | 68,346 | 70,050 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other feedstocks and blendstocks | 14,095 | 5,309 | 16,292 | 9,665 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total refinery throughput volumes | 188,156 | 181,140 | 193,159 | 186,132 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Refined fuel yields | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gasolines | 87,303 | 78,076 | 90,638 | 81,918 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distillates | 83,054 | 85,243 | 84,796 | 85,158 | |||||||||||||||||||
We are subject to the Renewable Fuel Standard that requires refiners to blend renewable fuels (e.g., ethanol and biodiesel) into their finished transportation fuels or purchase renewable energy credits, known as renewable identification numbers ("RINs"), in lieu of blending. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") generally establishes new annual renewable fuel percentage standards for each compliance year in the preceding year. In June 2023, the EPA issued a final renewable volume obligation ("RVO") for calendar years 2020 through 2025. We generate RINs through our blending activities, but we cannot generate enough RINs to meet the needs of our refining capacity; therefore, RINs must be purchased on the open market. The price of RINs can be volatile, with prices for D6 ethanol RINs and D4 biodiesel RINs increased by 5% and 8%, respectively, during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year. Estimates of our RIN expenses are calculated using an average RIN price each month.
In addition to our internal operational reliability, the profitability of our Energy segment is largely driven by crack spreads (i.e., the price differential between refined products and crude oil inputs) and Western Canadian Select ("WCS") crude oil discounts (i.e., the price discount for WCS crude oil relative to West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") crude oil), which are driven by supply and demand of refined products. Crack spreads and WCS crude oil discounts both decreased during the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year, contributing to significantly lower IBIT for the Energy segment. The table below provides information about average market reference prices and differentials that impacted our Energy segment:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28 2025 | February 29 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| WTI crude oil (dollars per barrel) | $ | 72.00 | $ | 74.20 | $ | 71.06 | $ | 79.14 | |||||||||||||||
| WTI - WCS crude oil discount (dollars per barrel) | $ | 12.11 | $ | 21.84 | $ | 12.58 | $ | 20.02 | |||||||||||||||
| Group 3 2:1:1 crack spread (dollars per barrel)* | $ | 14.31 | $ | 17.10 | $ | 15.59 | $ | 23.87 | |||||||||||||||
| Group 3 5:3:2 crack spread (dollars per barrel)* | $ | 13.44 | $ | 15.32 | $ | 14.79 | $ | 21.52 | |||||||||||||||
| D6 ethanol RIN (dollars per RIN) | $ | 0.7025 | $ | 0.6678 | $ | 0.6828 | $ | 0.8183 | |||||||||||||||
| D4 biodiesel RIN (dollars per RIN) | $ | 0.7276 | $ | 0.6742 | $ | 0.6954 | $ | 0.8221 | |||||||||||||||
*Group 3 refers to the oil refining and distribution system serving Midwest markets from the Gulf Coast through the Plains states.
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Ag
Our Ag segment operations work together to facilitate the production, purchase, sale and eventual use of grain and other agricultural commodities within the United States and internationally. Profitability in our Ag segment is largely driven by throughput and production volumes, as well as commodity price spreads; however, revenues and cost of goods sold ("COGS") are largely affected by market-driven commodity prices outside our control. The table below provides information about average market prices for agricultural commodities, as well as sales and throughput volumes that impacted our Ag segment:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market Source* | February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | February 28 2025 | February 29 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Corn (dollars per bushel) | Chicago Board of Trade | $ | 4.65 | $ | 4.45 | $ | 4.42 | $ | 4.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Soybeans (dollars per bushel) | Chicago Board of Trade | $ | 10.17 | $ | 12.15 | $ | 10.13 | $ | 12.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheat (dollars per bushel) | Chicago Board of Trade | $ | 5.49 | $ | 6.00 | $ | 5.56 | $ | 5.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Urea (dollars per ton) | Green Markets NOLA | $ | 358.58 | $ | 326.54 | $ | 337.63 | $ | 348.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Urea ammonium nitrate (dollars per ton) | Green Markets NOLA | $ | 256.00 | $ | 239.97 | $ | 235.32 | $ | 245.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol (dollars per gallon) | Chicago Platts | $ | 1.68 | $ | 1.59 | $ | 1.66 | $ | 1.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Volumes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grain and oilseed (thousands of bushels) | 573,766 | 612,682 | 1,201,791 | 1,204,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North American grain and oilseed port throughput (thousands of bushels) | 184,162 | 197,816 | 385,631 | 376,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wholesale crop nutrients (thousands of tons) | 1,656 | 1,540 | 3,486 | 3,410 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol (thousands of gallons) | 143,265 | 186,415 | 280,012 | 433,416 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Market source information represents the average week-end or month-end price during the period.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024
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| February 28 2025 | % of Revenues* | February 29 2024 | % of Revenues* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 100.0 | % | $ | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 99.0 | 96.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1.0 | 4.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, general and administrative expenses | 3.2 | 3.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) earnings | ( | (2.2) | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | (0.3) | ( | (0.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments | ( | (1.2) | ( | (1.2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | ( | (1.1) | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | ( | (0.1) | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | ( | (1.0) | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to CHS Inc. | $ | ( | (1.0 | %) | $ | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||
*Amounts less than 0.1% are shown as zero percent. Percentage totals may differ due to rounding.
The charts below detail revenues, net of intersegment revenues, and IBIT by reportable segment for the three months ended February 28, 2025. Our Nitrogen Production reportable segment represents an equity method investment that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues.
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(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes by Segment
Energy
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | (135,048) | (261.8 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment IBIT for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
*See commentary related to these changes in the marketing, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other income and equity income from investments sections of this Results of Operations.
The change in Energy segment IBIT reflects the following:
•Significantly lower WCS crude oil discounts and crack spreads resulted from less favorable global market conditions, including the impact of higher U.S. refinery capacity utilization, global production and additional export opportunities for Canadian crude oil, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, which contributed to a $128.2 million decrease of IBIT; and
•Lower margins for propane and refined fuels, mostly attributable to the timing of hedging-related impacts associated with global market conditions affecting the price of these products, contributed $15.7 million and $11.1 million of decreased IBIT, respectively.
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Ag
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | (102,403) | (180.1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment IBIT for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
*See commentary related to these changes in the marketing, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other income and equity income from investments sections of this Results of Operations.
The change in Ag segment IBIT reflects the following:
•Decreased margins for our grain and oilseed product category, primarily the result of the timing impact of mark-to-market adjustments and market conditions in South America, contributed to a $101.4 million decrease in IBIT; and
•Decreased margins for our oilseed processing product category, due to higher global supply of canola and soybean meal and oil, resulting in lower crush margins compared to the prior fiscal year, and the timing impact of mark-to-market adjustments, contributed to a $34.9 million decrease in IBIT.
All Other Segments
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nitrogen Production IBIT* | $ | $ | $ | (16,665) | (45.0 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other IBIT | $ | $ | $ | (16,254) | (40.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
*For additional information, see Note 5, Investments, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our Nitrogen Production segment IBIT decreased from the prior fiscal year due to lower equity income primarily attributed to increased natural gas costs, due to global supply and demand factors. Corporate and Other IBIT decreased primarily as a result of lower income from our equity investment Ventura Foods, LLC ("Ventura Foods"), from less favorable market conditions for oil-based food products, during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Revenues by Segment
Energy
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | (65,482) | (3.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Energy segment revenues reflects the following:
•Global market conditions contributed to decreased selling prices for refined fuels that resulted in a $101.4 million decrease in revenues, which was partially offset by increased selling prices for propane resulting from colder weather that drove a $21.4 million increase in revenues.
•Higher propane volumes contributed to a $53.5 million increase in revenues, which was partially offset by lower refined fuels volumes contributing to a $22.1 million decrease in revenues. Both the increased propane demand and decreased refined fuels demand were attributable to colder winter weather conditions experienced during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year.
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Ag
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | (1,225,644) | (16.8 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Ag segment revenues reflects the following:
•Decreased selling prices across most of our Ag segment product categories due to global market conditions experienced during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, including:
◦$701.0 million decrease for grain and oilseed;
◦$135.2 million decrease for oilseed processing; and
◦$40.0 million decrease for wholesale and retail agronomy.
•Decreased volumes for grain and oilseed as a result of weaker export demand and decreased volumes of renewable fuels contributed to decreased revenues of $348.1 million and $68.4 million, respectively. The decreases were partially offset by increased volumes of agronomy products, as strategic initiatives to grow the business have been successful.
All Other Segments
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other revenues* | $ | $ | $ | (163) | (0.8 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
*Our Nitrogen Production reportable segment represents an equity method investment that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues.
There were no significant changes to Corporate and Other revenues during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Cost of Goods Sold by Segment
Energy
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $ | 1,707,374 | $ | 1,630,422 | $ | 76,952 | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment COGS for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Energy segment COGS reflects the following:
•Increased costs resulting from global market conditions contributed to $36.6 million and $34.7 million increases in COGS for refined fuels and propane, respectively.
•Higher propane volumes contributed to a $47.6 million increase in COGS, which was partially offset by lower refined fuels volumes contributing to a $20.8 million decrease in COGS. Both the increased propane demand and decreased refined fuels demand were attributable to colder winter weather conditions experienced during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the prior year.
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Ag
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $ | 6,008,927 | $ | 7,091,565 | $ | (1,082,638) | (15.3 | %) | |||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment COGS for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Ag segment COGS reflects the following:
•Decreased costs across most of our Ag segment product categories due to global market conditions experienced during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, including:
◦$599.7 million decrease for grain and oilseed;
◦$100.3 million decrease for oilseed processing; and
◦$33.2 million decrease for wholesale and retail agronomy.
•Decreased volumes for grain and oilseed as a result of weaker export demand and decreased volumes of renewable fuels contributed to decreased costs of $341.7 million and $67.1 million, respectively. The decreases were partially offset by increased volumes of agronomy products, as strategic initiatives to grow business have been successful.
All Other Segments
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nitrogen Production COGS | $ | 419 | $ | 419 | $ | — | — | % | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other COGS | $ | 3,156 | $ | (818) | $ | 3,974 | 485.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
There were no significant changes on a dollar basis to COGS in our Nitrogen Production segment or Corporate and Other during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses
| Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, general and administrative expenses | $ | $ | $ | (49,962) | (16.8 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to lower expenses for performance-based incentive compensation with the lower profitability of the company during the current fiscal year quarter.
Interest Expense
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interest expense | $ | $ | $ | (255) | (1.0 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2025, as a result of lower interest rates, which was mostly offset by higher notes payable and long-term debt balances compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Other Income
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other income | $ | 20,376 | $ | 31,339 | $ | (10,963) | (35.0 | %) | |||||||||||||||
Other income decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to decreased interest income as a result of a smaller cash balance and lower interest rates compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Equity Income from Investments
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments* | $ | 92,070 | $ | 112,117 | $ | (20,047) | (17.9 | %) | |||||||||||||||
*For additional information, see Note 5, Investments, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Equity income from investments decreased during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year, primarily due to lower equity income from our investments in CF Nitrogen as a result of increased natural gas costs, due to global supply and demand factors, and in Ventura Foods as a result of less favorable market conditions for oil-based food products.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Income tax (benefit) expense | $ | ( | $ | $ | (24,034) | (156.8 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Decreased income tax expense during the three months ended February 28, 2025, resulted primarily from lower year-to-date earnings. Effective tax rates for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, were 10.3 % and 8.3 %, respectively. A federal and state statutory rate of 24.5% was applied to nonpatronage business activity for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024. Income tax (benefit) expense and effective tax rates vary each year based on profitability, income tax credits, nonpatronage business activity and current equity management assumptions.
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Results of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | % of Revenues* | February 29, 2024 | % of Revenues* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 100.0 | % | $ | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 97.2 | 95.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 2.8 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing, general and administrative expenses | 3.0 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) earnings | ( | (0.2) | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | ( | (0.3) | ( | (0.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity income from investments | ( | (1.3) | ( | (1.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 1.0 | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 1.0 | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to CHS Inc. | $ | 1.0 | % | $ | 3.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
*Amounts less than 0.1% are shown as zero percent. Percentage totals may differ due to rounding.
The charts below detail revenues, net of intersegment revenues, and IBIT by reportable segment for the six months ended February 28, 2025. Our Nitrogen Production reportable segment represents an equity method investment that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues.
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes by Segment
Energy
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | (382,120) | (120.0 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment IBIT for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
*See commentary related to these changes in the marketing, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other income and equity income from investments sections of this Results of Operations.
The change in Energy segment IBIT reflects the following:
•Significantly lower crack spreads and WCS crude oil discounts resulted from less favorable global market conditions, including the impact of higher U.S. refinery capacity utilization, global production and additional export opportunities for Canadian crude oil, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, which contributed to a $366.0 million decrease of IBIT.
•Lower margins for refined fuels and propane, mostly attributable to the timing of hedging-related impacts associated with global market conditions affecting the price of these products, contributed $19.8 million and $12.9 million of decreased IBIT, respectively.
•The IBIT decrease was partially offset by lower costs for RINs in our refined fuels business, which contributed to a $23.4 million cost reduction.
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Ag
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | $ | $ | (105,471) | (46.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment IBIT for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
*See commentary related to these changes in the marketing, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other income and equity income from investments sections of this Results of Operations.
The change in Ag segment IBIT reflects the following:
•Decreased margins for our oilseed processing product category, due to higher global supply of canola and soybean meal and oil, resulting in lower crush margins compared to the prior fiscal year, contributed to a $73.0 million decrease in IBIT.
•Decreased margins for our grain and oilseed product category, primarily the result of market conditions in South America, contributed to a $51.6 million decrease in IBIT; and
•Decreased margins for wholesale and retail agronomy products resulted from market-driven price decreases, contributed to a $14.8 million decrease of IBIT.
All Other Segments
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nitrogen Production IBIT* | $ | $ | $ | (27,883) | (38.0 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other IBIT | $ | $ | $ | (12,905) | (15.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
*For additional information, see Note 5, Investments, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our Nitrogen Production segment IBIT decreased from the prior fiscal year primarily due to lower equity income attributed to decreased selling prices of urea and UAN, as well as higher natural gas costs, all due to global supply and demand factors. Corporate and Other IBIT decreased primarily as a result of lower income from our equity investment in Ventura Foods from less favorable market conditions for oil-based food products, during the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Revenues by Segment
Energy
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | (652,263) | (14.6 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Energy segment revenues reflects the following:
•Global market conditions contributed to decreased selling prices for refined fuels that resulted in a $650.2 million decrease in revenues.
•The decrease was partially offset by increased selling prices for propane resulting from colder weather that drove a $27.3 million increase in revenues.
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Ag
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | (2,735,695) | (17.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Ag segment revenues reflects the following:
•Decreased selling prices across most of our Ag segment product categories due to global market conditions experienced during the first half of fiscal 2025, including:
◦$2.0 billion decrease for grain and oilseed;
◦$285.8 million decrease for oilseed processing;
◦$87.2 million decrease associated with renewable fuels; and
◦$76.3 million decrease for wholesale and retail agronomy products.
•Decreased volumes of renewable fuels contributed to decreased revenues of $292.8 million. The decrease was partially offset by increased volumes of agronomy products, which contributed to a $122.5 million increase in revenues and were a result of more favorable weather conditions and strategic initiatives to grow the business.
All Other Segments
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| Corporate and Other revenues* | $ | $ | $ | 123 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
*Our Nitrogen Production reportable segment represents an equity method investment that records earnings and allocated expenses but not revenues.
There were no significant changes on a dollar basis to Corporate and Other revenues during the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Cost of Goods Sold by Segment
Energy
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $ | 3,746,201 | $ | 4,018,695 | $ | (272,494) | (6.8 | %) | |||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Energy segment COGS for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Energy segment COGS reflects the following:
•Decreased costs resulting from global market conditions contributed to a $274.3 million decrease in COGS for refined fuels.
•The decrease was partially offset by increased costs for propane resulting from colder weather that drove a $32.9 million increase in COGS.
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Ag
| Six Months Ended | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $ | 12,866,246 | $ | 15,452,145 | $ | (2,585,899) | (16.7 | %) | |||||||||||||||
The following waterfall analysis and commentary presents the changes in our Ag segment COGS for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year:
The change in Ag segment COGS reflects the following:
•Decreased costs across most of our Ag segment product categories due to global market conditions experienced during the first half of fiscal 2025, including:
◦$1.9 billion decrease for grain and oilseed;
◦$212.9 million decrease for oilseed processing;
◦$84.3 million decrease for renewable fuels; and
◦$61.5 million decrease for wholesale and retail agronomy.
•Decreased volumes of renewable fuels contributed to decreased COGS of $277.0 million. The decrease was partially offset by increased volumes of agronomy products, which contributed to a $100.0 million increase in COGS and were a result of more favorable weather conditions and strategic initiatives to grow the business.
All Other Segments
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nitrogen Production COGS | $ | 834 | $ | 831 | $ | 3 | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other COGS | $ | 31 | $ | (4,375) | $ | 4,406 | 100.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
There were no significant changes on a dollar basis to COGS in our Nitrogen Production segment or Corporate and Other during the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year.
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Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Marketing, general and administrative expenses | $ | $ | $ | (39,168) | (7.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased during the six months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to lower expenses for performance-based incentive compensation with the lower profitability of the company during the current fiscal year.
Interest Expense
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| Interest expense | $ | $ | $ | (2,235) | (4.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense decreased during the six months ended February 28, 2025, as a result of lower interest rates, which was partially offset by higher notes payable and long-term debt balances compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Other Income
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| Other income | $ | 46,740 | $ | 75,868 | $ | (29,128) | (38.4 | %) | |||||||||||||||
Other income decreased during the six months ended February 28, 2025, primarily due to decreased interest income as a result of a smaller cash balance and lower interest rates compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Equity Income from Investments
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| Equity income from investments* | $ | 214,365 | $ | 221,168 | $ | (6,803) | (3.1 | %) | |||||||||||||||
*For additional information, see Note 5, Investments, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Equity income from investments decreased during the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period during the prior fiscal year, primarily due to lower equity income from our CF Nitrogen investment attributed to decreased selling prices of urea and UAN, as well as higher natural gas costs, all due to global supply and demand factors.
Income Tax Expense
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| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Dollars | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | $ | $ | $ | (4,268) | (48.5 | %) | |||||||||||||||||
Decreased income tax expense during the six months ended February 28, 2025, resulted primarily from lower earnings during the current fiscal year, which was partially offset by the recognition of fewer research and development tax credits and the impact of equity management assumptions compared to the same period of the prior year. Effective tax rates for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, were 2.6 % and 1.3 %, respectively. A federal and state statutory rate of 24.5% was applied to nonpatronage business activity for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024. Income taxes and effective tax rates vary each year based on profitability, income tax credits, nonpatronage business activity and current equity management assumptions.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
In assessing our financial condition, we consider factors such as working capital, internal benchmarking related to our applicable covenants and other financial information. The following financial information is used when assessing our liquidity and capital resources to meet our capital allocation priorities, which include maintaining the safety and compliance of our operations, meeting debt maturity obligations, paying interest on debt and preferred stock dividends, returning cash to our member-owners in the form of cash patronage and equity redemptions, and taking advantage of strategic opportunities that benefit our member-owners:
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Notes payable | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt including current maturities | 2,016,514 | 2,161,460 | |||||||||
| Total equities | |||||||||||
| Working capital | 2,913,928 | 3,307,969 | |||||||||
| Current ratio* | 1.4 | 1.6 | |||||||||
*Current ratio is defined as current assets divided by current liabilities.
Summary of Our Major Sources of Cash and Cash Equivalents
We fund our current operations primarily through our cash flows from operations and with short-term borrowings through our committed and uncommitted revolving credit facilities, including our securitization facility with certain unaffiliated financial institutions and our repurchase facility. We fund certain of our long-term capital needs, primarily those related to acquisitions of property, plant and equipment, with cash flows from operations and by issuing long-term debt. On October 29, 2024, we amended our 10-year term loan facility reducing the size to $300.0 million and adding a converting revolver feature. See Note 6, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our short-term borrowings and long-term debt. We will continue to consider opportunities to further diversify and enhance our sources and amounts of liquidity.
Summary of Our Major Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following is a summary of our primary cash requirements for fiscal 2025:
•Capital expenditures. We expect total capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 to be approximately $764.3 million, compared to capital expenditures of $808.8 million in fiscal 2024, as we continue to invest in capital projects to meet the evolving needs of our owners and customers, enhance value for the cooperative system and focus on targeted growth during fiscal 2025. During the six months ended February 28, 2025, we acquired $357.6 million of property, plant and equipment. In addition, we acquired WCAS for $321.6 million. This acquisition expands our grain and agronomy platforms in west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. and adds value for our owners. See Note 15, Acquisition, of the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
•Major maintenance. We expect total major maintenance for fiscal 2025 to be approximately $247.5 million, compared to major maintenance of $22.7 million in fiscal 2024. Increased major maintenance expectations for fiscal 2025 is due to a scheduled turnaround at our McPherson refinery. During the six months ended February 28, 2025, we paid $45.7 million in major maintenance.
•Debt and interest. We expect to repay approximately $339.6 million of long-term debt and finance lease obligations and incur interest payments related to long-term debt of approximately $101.7 million during fiscal 2025. During the six months ended February 28, 2025, we repaid $155.7 million of scheduled long-term debt maturities and finance lease obligations.
•Preferred stock dividends. We had approximately $2.3 billion of preferred stock outstanding as of February 28, 2025. We expect to pay dividends on our preferred stock of approximately $168.7 million during fiscal 2025. Dividends paid on our preferred stock during the six months ended February 28, 2025, were $84.3 million.
•Patronage. Our Board of Directors authorized approximately $300.0 million of our fiscal 2024 patronage-sourced earnings to be paid to our member-owners during fiscal 2025. During the six months ended February 28, 2025, we distributed $229.5 million of cash patronage related to the year ended August 31, 2024, with the remaining amount expected to be distributed in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Equity redemptions. Our Board of Directors authorized approximately $300.0 million of equity redemptions to be distributed in fiscal 2025 in the form of redemptions of qualified and nonqualified equity owned by individual
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producer-members and association members. During the six months ended February 28, 2025, we redeemed $16.3 million of member equity.
We believe cash generated by operating and investing activities, along with available borrowing capacity under our credit facilities, will be sufficient to support our short-term (the next 12 months) and long-term (beyond 12 months) operations. Our notes payable and long-term debt are subject to various restrictive requirements for maintenance of minimum consolidated net worth and other financial ratios. We were in compliance with all debt covenants and restrictions as of February 28, 2025. Based on our current fiscal 2025 projections, we expect continued covenant compliance.
Working Capital
We measure working capital as current assets less current liabilities as each amount appears on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We believe this information is meaningful to investors as a measure of operational efficiency and short-term financial health. Working capital is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") and may not be computed the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies. Working capital as of February 28, 2025, and August 31, 2024, was as follows:
| February 28, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | $ | $ | 987,961 | |||||||||||||
| Less current liabilities | 1,382,002 | ||||||||||||||||
| Working capital | $ | 2,913,928 | $ | 3,307,969 | $ | (394,041) | |||||||||||
As of February 28, 2025, working capital decreased by $394.0 million compared to August 31, 2024. Current asset balance changes increased working capital by $988.0 million, primarily due to an increase in inventories, which were driven by seasonality in our business. Current liability balance changes decreased working capital by $1.4 billion, primarily due to increases in notes payable, which were also driven by seasonality in our business as well as decreased profitability.
We finance our working capital needs through committed and uncommitted lines of credit with domestic and international banks. We believe our current cash balances and available capacity on our committed and uncommitted lines of credit will provide adequate liquidity to meet our working capital needs.
Contractual Obligations
For information regarding our estimated contractual obligations, see the MD&A discussion included in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024. No material changes occurred during the six months ended February 28, 2025.
Cash Flows
The following table presents summarized cash flow data for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024:
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | February 29, 2024 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | (934,615) | |||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | 139,471 | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | 1,582,124 | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | 2,180 | ||||||||||||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (346,128) | $ | (1,135,288) | $ | 789,160 | |||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities can fluctuate significantly from period to period as a result of various factors, including seasonality and timing differences associated with purchases, sales, taxes and other business decisions. The $934.6 million increase in cash used in operating activities primarily reflects increased inventories, decreased accounts payable and decreased net income, which were partially offset by decreased receivables, during the first six months of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period during fiscal 2024.
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The $139.5 million decrease in cash used in investing activities primarily reflects increased proceeds from the sale and maturity of investments, which were partially offset by cash used for the acquisition of WCAS.
The $1.6 billion decrease in cash used in financing activities primarily reflects increased net cash inflows associated with our notes payable due to increased short-term funding needs for working capital.
Preferred Stock
The following is a summary of our outstanding preferred stock as of February 28, 2025 , all shares of which are listed on the Global Select Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC:
| Nasdaq Symbol | Issuance Date | Shares Outstanding | Redemption Value | Net Proceeds (a) | Dividend Rate (b) (c) | Dividend Payment Frequency | Redeemable Beginning (d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8% Cumulative Redeemable | CHSCP | (e) | 12,272,003 | $ | 306.8 | $ | 311.2 | 8.00 | % | Quarterly | 7/18/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 1 | CHSCO | (f) | 21,459,066 | $ | 536.5 | $ | 569.3 | 7.875 | % | Quarterly | 9/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 2 | CHSCN | 3/11/2014 | 16,800,000 | $ | 420.0 | $ | 406.2 | 7.10 | % | Quarterly | 3/31/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable, Series 3 | CHSCM | 9/15/2014 | 19,700,000 | $ | 492.5 | $ | 476.7 | 6.75 | % | Quarterly | 9/30/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class B Cumulative Redeemable, Series 4 | CHSCL | 1/21/2015 | 20,700,000 | $ | 517.5 | $ | 501.0 | 7.50 | % | Quarterly | 1/21/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Includes patron equities redeemed with preferred stock.
(b) Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 2 accumulated dividends at a rate of 7.10% per year until March 31, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 7.10% based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act.
(c) Class B Reset Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 3 accumulated dividends at a rate of 6.75% per year until September 30, 2024, and subsequently fixed at a rate of 6.75% based on the terms of the contract and application of the Adjustable Rate (LIBOR) Act.
(d) All series of preferred stock are redeemable for cash at our option, in whole or in part, at a per share price equal to the per share liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus all dividends accumulated and unpaid on that share to and including the date of redemption, beginning on the dates set forth in this column.
(e) The 8% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued at various times from 2002 through 2010.
(f) Shares of Class B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series 1 were issued on September 26, 2013, August 25, 2014, March 31, 2016, and March 30, 2017.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies as presented in the MD&A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024, have not materially changed during the six months ended February 28, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of applicable standards issued and not yet adopted.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We did not experience material changes in market risk exposures for the period ended February 28, 2025 , that would affect the quantitative and qualitative disclosures presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of February 28, 2025 . Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 28, 2025 , that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For a description of our material pending legal proceedings, please see Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
During the three months ended February 28, 2025, no director or officer of the company adopted terminated
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | Description | ||||
| Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |||||
| Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |||||
| Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |||||
| Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document (The Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | ||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. | ||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. | ||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. | ||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. | ||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CHS Inc.
(Registrant)
| Date: | April 2, 2025 | By: | /s/ Olivia Nelligan | ||||||||||||||
| Olivia Nelligan | |||||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer | |||||||||||||||||
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Jay D. Debertin, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2025, of CHS Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: April 2, 2025
| /s/ Jay D. Debertin | |||||
| Jay D. Debertin | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Olivia Nelligan, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2025, of CHS Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: April 2, 2025
| /s/ Olivia Nelligan | |||||
| Olivia Nelligan | |||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer | |||||
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CHS Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jay D. Debertin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| /s/ Jay D. Debertin | |||||
| Jay D. Debertin | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
| April 2, 2025 | |||||
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CHS Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Olivia Nelligan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| /s/ Olivia Nelligan | |||||
| Olivia Nelligan | |||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer | |||||
| April 2, 2025 | |||||