Viterra
Viterra Inc. is Canada’s leading agri-business, with extensive operations and distribution capabilities across Western Canada, and with operations in the United States, Japan and Singapore. The Company is diversified into sales and services of crop inputs and equipment, grain handling and marketing, livestock feed, agri-food processing and financial products.
These operations are complemented by value-added businesses and strategic alliances, which allow Viterra to leverage its pivotal position between Prairie farmers and destination customers. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VT.
Global demand for agricultural commodities in food, animal feed, fibre and bio-fuels is continuing to grow. Viterra is well-positioned to meet this demand with the strength to compete globally. We own and operate Canada’s largest grain handling network.
We’re also involved in agri-business sales, agri-food processing, equipment sales, livestock and financial products. We’re generating greater returns on prairie crops through proprietary seed varieties, customer-specific production contracts and identity preservation programs. Viterra is connected at every stage of an integrated pipeline that begins in farm fields and ends with destination customers around the world.
Viterra is Canada’s leading agribusiness and the country’s largest grain-handling company and agri-products retailer. Our reach extends from western Canada to the southern United States, from our national borders to the Pacific Rim and from South America to Europe.
Our goal is to extend this reach, and we are excited about our prospects. The agricultural sector is experiencing unparalleled growth, a growth that will continue as some of the world’s largest nations finally enjoy the prosperity that comes with fuller participation in the world’s economy. We are prepared tobenefit from the inevitable opportunities arising from this new dynamic.
Our experienced and knowledgeable workforce has a record of success, and we have a well-conceived plan created to leverage our strengths.
We’re advancing our interests, expanding our expertise and moving forward with great confidence.
Extending Our Reach
Our Diversified Western Canadian Pipeline:
Extending Our Reach – from the Prairies to Markets Around the Globe.
From seed research through agri-food and feed processing, Viterra is connected to customers at each stage of an integrated pipeline that starts with farmers and extends to destination customers. Along the way, we leverage these relationships to provide more value and capture greater returns for our investors.
Here’s how our pipeline works:
Viterra owns and operates a comprehensive network of grain handling and marketing terminals, retail outlets and value-added processing facilities.
Thunder Bay
52% of total port capacity
593,000 tonne capacity
This port ships products to markets in the US, Mexico and Europe.
Prince Rupert
64% ownership
210,000 tonne capacity
Vancouver
51% of total port capacity
482,000 tonne capacity
These ports ship products to markets including Mexico, China, Japan, India and Pakistan.
Farmers
After serving farmers for more than a century, we have built a reputation and relationships that make us the preferred choice in western Canadian agribusiness. This strengthens our ties to growers who provide crops for value-added processing and destination customers.
Marketing/Merchandising
We maximize margins by using international partnerships and alliances to find the most profitable markets for Canadian crops.
Grain Handling
Grain handling is the hub of our pipeline – the point where we connect farmers with customers around the world.
With almost 2 million tonnes of grain handling capacity, our market share exceeds 40% and we access more grains and oilseeds than any other company.
Livestock Feed and Services
Our pipeline includes services for livestock producers, with a system of feed mills in western Canada, and south central US. This extends our portfolio and allows participation in an industry with stable, non-seasonal margins.
Positioned for Growth
Viterra has a strong presence in North America. Now, we seek ways to advance our interests internationally. With a strong balance sheet and credit profile, and with good cash flow and an efficient network of assets, we believe we are ideally positioned to do this. We enjoyed success in our core business of grain handling, agri-products retailing, and its many associated businesses and partnerships. This will remain our strong focus. Now, we seek new, value-added opportunities that leverage this core foundation. Our preference is to pursue growth through acquisitions, an approach that allows us to participate in consolidation opportunities and gives us quicker market entry. Our two-prong approach to growth will enhance our significance in the international agribusiness industry and increase the likelihood of more immediate returns for our investors.
Financial Products
Farming is a capital-intensive business. The company has an alliance with a major Canadian financial institution and extends credit at competitive rates, making ourretail centres attractive one-stop shops.
Agri-products
Viterra operates retail outlets across the Prairies, providing everything farmers need to grow, deliver and market their crops, including seed, fertilizer, crop protection products and equipment.
Research and Development
Our plant researchers develop proprietary varieties that maximize yields and meet the specific requirements of food processors and international customers. Our lineup of highly sought-after varieties now includes the Proven® line of seed.
Destination Customers
With identity-preservation programs and long-term, customer-specific production contracts, we deliver the exact products needed by value-added processors around the world.
Value-added Processing
Through wholly owned subsidiaries like Can-Oat Milling and investments in companies like Prairie Malt and livestock feed and services, we are able to increase the value of grains and oilseeds we handle.
Transportation
Almost two-thirds of our elevator capacity have 100-car rail spots, enabling us to transport greater volumes while capturing the maximum incentives from rail companies. Grain is then moved through our port facilities at Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Thunder Bay, which provide us access to Pacific and Atlantic shipping routes.
What Drives Viterra?
Viterra is a new company that intends to lead agriculture to new heights. We will take advantage of our industry-leading grain handling and agri-product assets to create opportunities for growth as a value-added supplier/processor/manufacturer in Canada and around the world.
Our mission is to elevate excellence in agriculture through innovation and ingenuity. We are a solutions-oriented company with the energy and commitment to deliver on our promises. Our strategic focus includes:
• Taking on industry leadership;
• Building a solutions-centric performance culture;
• Exceeding customer expectations;
• Investing for strategic growth; and
• Maintaining financial discipline.
Our values…
…of integrity, trust, respect and high performance will always be central to Viterra’s success. We will continually strive to earn our position as the partner of choice for our customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.