M&A Deal Summary

ADM Acquires Algar Agro

On August 16, 2018, ADM acquired agriculture company Algar Agro

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ADM’s 2nd transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is ADM’s 2nd transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-08-16
Target Algar Agro
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) ADM
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Algar Agro

Uberlândia, Brazil
Algar Agro is a closely-held Brazilian company active in the soybean market since 1978. Its physical structure has two grain processing units and 17 warehouses strategically located near grain origination areas. In addition to the production, processing and commercialization of grains in the domestic and foreign markets, its anchor products are ABC's soybean oil and Fortpass and Raçafort soybean meal.

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Buyer

ADM

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Agriculture
Employees42,383
Revenue 85.5B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to ADM's corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
Entrance to ADM's corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

ADM is a processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities and is a manufacturer of protein meal, vegetable oil, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other value-added food and feed ingredients. The Company also has a global grain elevator and transportation network to procure, store, clean, and transport agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley, as well as processed agricultural commodities. ADM was founded in 1902 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 46
Sector: Agriculture M&A 2 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 22 of 32
Country: Brazil M&A 2 of 4
Year: 2018 M&A 4 of 4
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