PRESS RELEASE : Completion of the acquisition of Syngenta’s 2-row malting barley seeds business by RAGT

RAGT and Syngenta announced today the completion of the acquisition of Syngenta’s malting barley seeds business by RAGT, following the fulfilment of all customary closing conditions, including required regulatory processes and local employee consultation procedures. The transaction was initially announced on 20 November 2025 and is now fully closed with effect from December 30, 2025. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

With the completion of the transaction, RAGT has acquired Syngenta’s Market Stainton site, a center of excellence for malting barley breeding located in Lincolnshire, UK. 11 Syngenta employees dedicated to malting barley have now formally transferred to RAGT. This acquisition also covers certain specific Syngenta IP, registrations, and other related intangible assets.

Laurent Guerreiro, President of the RAGT Group said: “This acquisition gives RAGT a strong international barley platform with outstanding genetics and teams. We look forward to delivering value to farmers and the malting, brewing industries worldwide.”

Damien Robert, Managing Director of RAGT Semences declared:
“We are thrilled to integrate Syngenta’s barley expertise, varieties, and expert teams into RAGT. This is not only a strategic milestone that strengthens our portfolio and accelerates our RAGT 2030 strategy, but also a human adventure that brings talented people together to support farmers across Europe and beyond.”

Robert Hiles, Seeds Field Crops Marketing & Portfolio Management Head at Syngenta Europe said: “We are pleased to see this agreement reach completion and to provide continuity for the teams and partners involved. RAGT is a strong and trusted player with a proven record in integrating strategic acquisitions, and we are confident the business is well positioned for future success. Syngenta remains fully committed to the growth of our Seeds business and to continued investments in key strategic markets and crops in Europe.”

Both companies will continue to collaborate during the transition period to ensure continuity. RAGT will remain committed to delivering high-quality service to growers, customers, and partners, building on the strong foundations established by Syngenta.

About RAGT

The division RAGT Semences develops multi-species worldwide to meet the needs of crop rotation imposed by environmental issues, technical requirements and the Common Agricultural Policy. RAGT Semences activities are focused on the major cultivated species. Research and innovation are at the heart of the company’s development strategy, with nearly 18% of its turnover invested in its research subsidiary and 27 research centres around the world.

Today, RAGT Semences provides its customers in more than 60 countries with innovative varietal solutions adapted to their needs.

This close-to-the-ground organisation, a resolutely innovative approach and strong relationships created with distributors have enabled RAGT to achieve and consolidate leading positions in strategic markets.

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before.

Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.