M&A Deal Summary

DLF Seeds Acquires Syngenta AG - Sugar Beet Seeds

On June 9, 2017, DLF Seeds acquired agriculture company Syngenta AG - Sugar Beet Seeds from Syngenta AG

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DLF Seeds’ 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is DLF Seeds’ 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-06-09
Target Syngenta AG - Sugar Beet Seeds
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) DLF Seeds
Sellers(s) Syngenta AG
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Syngenta AG - Sugar Beet Seeds

Basel, Switzerland
Syngenta AG - Sugar Beet Seeds is a producer of sugar beet seeds in Switzerland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DLF Seeds

Roskilde, Denmark

Category Company
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

DLF Seeds is a global seed company dealing in forage and turf seeds, and other crops. The company provides grass and clover seeds to more than 80 countries. With headquarters in Roskilde, Denmark, and a strong focus on science and plant breeding, approximately 10% of the company’s 800 employees are dedicated to research. The company is owned by a cooperative of Danish farmers.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Agriculture M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Syngenta AG

Basel, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Chemicals
Employees28,000
Revenue 13.4B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

Syngenta is a global provider of chemicals and herbicides to enhance crop yields. Syngenta was formed in 1999 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Agriculture M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 5
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-22 Syngenta - Triticale business

United States

Syngenta - Triticale business is a crossbred grain produced from wheat and rye, plays a critical role in solving the need for forage, especially in areas with high cattle populations and limited water.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-23 Syngenta AG - Herbicide & Fungicide Products

Basel, Switzerland

Syngenta AG - Herbicide & Fungicide Products includes seven branded selective herbicides for sugar cane and eight contact fungicide brands.

Sell -