Add-on Acquisition • Agriculture

Syngenta AG Acquires Verisem

On June 30, 2021, Syngenta AG acquired agriculture company Verisem from Paine Schwartz Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Syngenta AG’s 5th transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Syngenta AG’s 2nd transaction in the Netherlands.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 30, 2021
Target Verisem
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Syngenta AG
Sellers(s) Paine Schwartz Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Rabobank Securities (Financial)
Morrison & Foerster (Legal)

Target Company

Verisem

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Verisem is a producer, packer, and distributor of specialty vegetable seeds for the professional, semiprofessional, and hobby garden markets around the world, and a contract supplier to a diverse set of global seed companies. Verisem is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector: Agriculture 5 of 6
Type: Add-on Acquisition 10 of 10
Country: Netherlands 2 of 2
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-06 Valagro

Atessa, Italy

Valagro SpA is a provider in the production and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty nutrients for use in agricultural production, lawns, gardening and various industrial applications. Valagro also produces special ingredients for animal feed, human food, and cosmetics. Valagro was established in 1980 and is based in Atessa, Italy.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-26 Novartis - Natural Products and Genetic Strains Assets

Basel, Switzerland

Novartis's Natural Products and Genetic Strains Assets offers cutting-edge biological solutions for farmers.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Paine Schwartz Partners

San Mateo, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 6.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing. The Firm targets control investments in the food and agriculture sectors and will consider opportunities globally. Paine Schwartz Partners was formerly known as Paine & Partners - and before that was part of Fox Paine & Co. Paine Schwartz Partners has offices in San Mateo, California and New York City.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 27 of 30
Sector: Agriculture 6 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition 10 of 10
Country: Netherlands 2 of 2
Year: 2021 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-27 Sterilex

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

Sterilex is a food safety solutions provider committed to delivering proprietary technology to eliminate microbial challenges from farm to fork. Sterilex proprietary products remove biofilm, eliminate resistant microorganisms, and maintain healthy commercial operating environments in the industries it serves: Sterilex was founded in 1994 and is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-13 Suja Juice

Oceanside, California, United States

Suja Juice is an organic, non-GMO, cold-pressed juice brand and among the fastest-growing beverage companies in the U.S. Suja is available for purchase at most major grocery and natural foods stores nationwide and select products can be purchased online at sujaJuice.com. Suja Juice was founded in 2012 and is based in Oceanside, California.

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