Bought 100%: An Argentine Group Acquires a Major U.S. Seed Company

The Argentine group GDM announced the purchase of 100% of AgReliant Genetics, one of the most important seed companies in the United States. With this operation, the Argentine company will move to fourth place worldwide as a corn genetics provider; the firm already leads the soybean business. Although the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, the process is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025. "We are excited to announce that GDM is acquiring AgReliant Genetics, a prominent North American seed company recognized for its excellence in corn genetic improvement and its solid relationships with producers and distributors throughout the region," the Argentine company stated when communicating the operation. According to the details, AgReliant is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, and was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between European companies KWS and Limagrain, through its subsidiary Vilmorin & Cie. Since then, it has consolidated itself as a key ...