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UPL Unveils Strategic Group Reorganization to Create Pure-Play Crop Protection Leader

UPL reported an 8% increase in revenue YoY, reaching $5.60Bn, led by strong performance in crop protection, seeds & specialty chemicals.

Key Takeaways

  • UPL announced a strategic reorganization to create three distinct “pure-play” platforms
  • India and International Crop Protection businesses to merge into a new listed entity, UPL Global
  • Net debt to EBITDA reduced from 4.6x (FY24) to 2.1x (FY25), with medium-term target of 1.2x–1.5x
  • Reorganization subject to regulatory approvals, with listing expected within 12–15 months
  • Independent valuations and fairness opinion obtained to determine swap ratios

UPL Strategic Reorganization to Simplify Structure

UPL Limited has released its February 2026 investor presentation outlining a comprehensive strategic group reorganization aimed at unlocking shareholder value and strengthening balance sheet resilience.

The plan consolidates the company's India and International Crop Protection businesses into a new entity, UPL Global Sustainable Agri-Solutions (UPL Global), creating what the company describes as the world’s #2 and India’s #1 “pure-play” listed crop protection company by FY25 pro-forma revenue.

The restructuring will result in three focused platforms:

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