# Minerva Foods financial strategy and debt reduction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minerva-foods-financial-strategy-and-debt-reduction
> Updated: 2026-09-16T13:29:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Minerva Foods has announced a strategic shift to prioritize debt reduction and deleveraging. The company intends to use cash generation to lower its net debt-to-EBITDA ratio, which is currently 2.9 times. 

As part of this financial discipline, the company will limit dividend distributions to 25% of adjusted annual net profit until leverage reaches adequate levels. This follows inquiries from the CVM regarding previous statements. Since the start of 2026, the company has already repurchased and canceled over R$ 1.2 billion in bonds on the secondary market.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Minerva expands portfolio through acquisitions despite revenue dip

Minerva reported 2025 turnover of €69.26 million, noting strategic acquisitions of brands like Altis and Elani despite a slight revenue dip caused by lower olive oil market prices.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minerva-expands-portfolio-through-acquisitions-despite-revenue-dip

### 2026-08-31: Minerva Foods prioritizes debt reduction and limits dividends

Minerva Foods is prioritizing debt reduction by limiting dividend payouts to 25% of adjusted net profit until leverage stabilizes, aiming to improve its 2.9x net debt-to-EBITDA ratio.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minerva-foods-prioritizes-debt-reduction-and-limits-dividends

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