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FMC Corporation: Strategic Exits, Cost Cuts, & Deleveraging—The High-Power Playbook to Stabilize the Business!

FMC Corporation’s third-quarter results indicate a challenging environment, with net sales significantly impacted by specific regional issues. Notably, sales were reported at $542 million, marking a substantial decrease compared to the previous year. This decline is largely attributable to strategic decisions in India, where actions such as inventory returns and pricing credits facilitated inventory clearance ahead of a planned business sale. Excluding India, revenue stood at $961 million, reflecting a 4% year-on-year decline on a like-for-like basis. The company faced headwinds including pricing pressure from generics and constrained customer credit in key markets like Brazil and Argentina. Despite these challenges, volume growth was observed, driven by new active ingredients, indicating a strong demand for innovative technologies. However, the overall sales shortfall in Latin America was due to both credit risk aversion and competitive pricing pressures from generics.