Guilherme Guttilla's questions to JBS (JBS) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Guilherme Guttilla of BTG Pactual asked for more color on how the avian flu outbreak impacted Seara's results and for an outlook on the global chicken supply and demand scenario, considering factors like hatchability and mortality rates.
Answer
Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni quantified the EBITDA impact on Seara from the outbreak, noting it was around 5% in June and is now about 1.5-2% with key markets still closed. He expressed confidence in reopening these markets and stated that strong global demand for chicken is outpacing supply constraints, maintaining a positive outlook for the business.