Seara Launches BRL 3 Billion CRA Guaranteed by JBS

Written by Sara Aquino

Published on 03/10/2025 at 19:40

Updated on 03/10/2025 at 19:41

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Seara’s Issuance, Guaranteed by JBS, Raises R$ 3 Billion via CRA for Agricultural Products, Strengthening the Sector.

Seara Alimentos, a subsidiary of JBS, announced this week the issuance of Agribusiness Receivables Certificates (CRA) worth up to R$ 3 billion.

The operation, structured in five series, was created to raise funds intended for the acquisition of agricultural products, mainly corn, essential for the company’s production. The initiative is backed by JBS S.A. and JBS N.V., reinforcing the business’s solidity.

Details of the CRA Operation from Seara

Each certificate has a unit value of R$ 1,000, with the possibility of an additional lot of up to 25% of the initial amount. The backing for the issuance is based on five Financial Rural Product Notes (CPR-Financeiras), all issued by Seara itself.

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Returns and Maturity Terms

The CRAs are divided into five series, with maturities ranging from 7 to 13 years. The remuneration is between 5.30% and 8% per annum, depending on the chosen series.

The 1st series provides for semi-annual interest payments.
The 3rd series has a grace period of 192 months, with amortization in five annual installments.
The other series will have a single payment at maturity, maintaining semi-annual remuneration until the end of the contract.

The minimum investment is R$ 1,000 per certificate, and resale can only be made to the general public after six months from the end of the offering.

Issuance Calendar

The schedule set by Seara foresees:

October 6 to 30 – reservation period;
October 31 – price fixation;
November 3 – announcement of the allocation results;
November 5 – financial settlement and beginning of paper trading.

Risk Rating and Investor Security

On September 29, the agency Moody’s assigned a preliminary rating of “AAA.br(sf)” to the CRA issuance. The rating reflects the robustness of the operation’s backing, guaranteed by Seara and JBS, and confidence in the agricultural product sector.

Institutions Involved in the Issuance

The coordination of the operation will be conducted on a “best efforts” basis by large financial institutions, such as:

XP Investimentos
Itaú BBA
Bradesco BBI
BTG Pactual
BB-BI
Daycoval
Banco Safra
Genial Investimentos

Importance of the Issuance for the Agricultural Sector

Seara’s initiative reinforces the strategic role of CRA in financing Brazilian agribusiness, especially at a time of high demand for corn, a fundamental input for the food production chain.

With the guarantee of JBS, investors have greater security, and the agricultural sector gains momentum to expand production.

Seara Launches BRL 3 Billion CRA Guaranteed by JBS

Seara’s Issuance, Guaranteed by JBS, Raises R$ 3 Billion via CRA for Agricultural Products, Strengthening the Sector.

Details of the CRA Operation from Seara

Returns and Maturity Terms

Issuance Calendar

Risk Rating and Investor Security

Institutions Involved in the Issuance

Importance of the Issuance for the Agricultural Sector

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