Cosan Reports Significant Losses Driven by Joint Venture Raízen's Out-of-Court Reorganization and Impairment Charges

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Cosan S.A. reported a substantial annual loss for 2025, primarily due to the financial struggles and out-of-court reorganization of its key joint venture, Raízen, leading to a full impairment of the investment. Despite a significant capital raise and debt reduction, operational performance declined, and the company faces potential NYSE delisting and new tax implications for foreign investors.

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• Raízen Files for Out-of-Court Reorganization

  Cosan's joint venture, Raízen S.A., disclosed significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and filed for an out-of-court reorganization proceeding on March 11, 2026. Cosan subsequently reduced its investment in Raízen to zero on its balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, recognizing a R$10.88 billion loss from equity in joint ventures.

• Increased Consolidated Loss and Decreased EBITDA

  The company reported a consolidated loss of R$10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a 24.9% increase from the prior year's loss. EBITDA significantly decreased to R$3.69 billion in 2025 from R$7.65 billion in 2024, indicating a substantial decline in operational profitability.

• Significant Equity Capital Raise

  In November 2025, Cosan completed two primary public offerings of shares at R$5.00 per share, raising R$10.5 billion in gross proceeds (R$10.27 billion net). This capital infusion was aimed at strengthening the company's capital structure, credit profile, and liquidity.

• Net Debt Reduction and Improved Liquidity

  Consolidated net debt decreased by 11.0% to R$34.13 billion in 2025 from R$44.85 billion in 2024, and cash and cash equivalents increased to R$27.24 billion from R$16.90 billion, largely due to the equity offerings and debt management initiatives.

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Cosan S.A. reported a substantial increase in its annual loss for 2025, primarily driven by the financial distress of its joint venture, Raízen S.A., which filed for out-of-court reorganization in March 2026. Cosan fully impaired its investment in Raízen, reducing it to zero on its balance sheet, and recognized a significant R$10.88 billion loss from equity in joint ventures. This, coupled with a R$1.23 billion impairment related to Rumo's Malha Sul railway concession, led to a consolidated loss of R$10.19 billion for the year. While the company successfully raised R$10.5 billion through equity offerings and reduced its net debt by R$10.7 billion, these actions were taken to strengthen a capital structure under pressure. The overall financial performance, marked by declining net sales and a significant drop in EBITDA, indicates considerable operational challenges. Additionally, new Brazilian tax laws on dividends and interest on equity could impact future distributions to foreign investors, and the potential delisting from the NYSE may reduce liquidity for U.S. shareholders.