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BASF : mandates investment banks for planned IPO of Agricultural Solutions
BASF : mandates investment banks for planned IPO of Agricultural
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Important milestone on the path to IPO readiness by mid-2027 BASF has mandated Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan as Global Coordinators to lead the preparation of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its Agricultural Solutions business. With this, BASF Agricultural Solutions is taking the next step on its path toward IPO readiness, targeted by mid-2027. As previously announced , BASF plans to list Agricultural Solutions as a Societas Europaea (SE) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The potential IPO is a central element of BASF's "Winning Ways" strategy and is intended to unlock the full value potential of the business as an independent, pure-play agricultural company. As a leading provider of integrated agricultural solutions, the company combines a strong crop protection business with a growing portfolio of seeds, traits and biological as well as digital solutions to support farmers around the world. The legal and operational separation of the business remains on track. To date, approximately 80 percent of the global Agricultural Solutions business has transitioned into separate legal entities that operate on a new industry-specific ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. This transition enables the company to respond more effectively to the specific needs of agricultural markets, increase agility and strengthen customer proximity worldwide. At the same time, Agricultural Solutions continues to establish the governance structures and capabilities required for a publicly listed company. As part of its Capital Markets Day on November 24, 2026, BASF will also provide a strategic and operational overview of the Agricultural Solutions business. At the event, all four members of the Management Board of BASF Agricultural Solutions will present. No decision has yet been made regarding the execution or timing of an IPO. Any such decision will depend on a number of factors, for example, prevailing capital market conditions. About BASF Agricultural Solutions Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That's why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels. About BASF At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com . P-26-155