LT Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about General Updates
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The US Department of Commerce has completed an administrative review and imposed the highest possible countervailing duty (CVD) of 340.27% on organic soybean meal exports from Ecopure Specialities Limited, a step-down subsidiary of LT Foods, to the United States. The US DoC used the 'adverse facts available' (AFA) methodology for the review period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Ecopure is evaluating all legal remedies under applicable law. The company has stated that the financial and operational impact on LT Foods has not yet been determined, and further updates will be provided.
This is a materially negative development, as a 340.27% duty effectively makes Ecopure's US-bound soybean meal exports uncompetitive. While LT Foods has not quantified the hit, shareholders should brace for potentially significant revenue and margin pressure from the US business until the duty is overturned or reduced through legal challenge. Near-term stock sentiment is likely to turn cautious until clarity emerges on the financial impact and the outcome of Ecopure's legal response.