Key Takeaways
- GDM finalizes acquisition of AgReliant Genetics, a leading North American corn and soybean seed provider.
- The deal strengthens the company’s position in North America and enhances its global corn and soybean portfolio.
- Combined assets include major brands such as AgriGold®, LG Seeds, PRIDE® Seeds, and GDM’s DONMARIO, Mustang, Revere, and Virtue.
- The company now holds one of the world’s largest temperate corn genetic pools and the fourth-largest corn research program in North America.
- Brian Barker, former CEO of AgReliant, appointed President of GDM North America.
GDM Expands North American Presence
GDM, a global plant genetics company, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of AgReliant Genetics, a U.S.-based provider of corn and soybean seeds. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in GDM’s North American growth strategy, combining AgReliant’s established market position in corn genetics with the company’s global scale and expertise in elite row crop genetics.
CEO Ignacio Bartolomé described the acquisition as a strategic step: “Today marks a transformative moment in the history of our company and journey in the North American market. By welcoming AgReliant into the GDM family, we are creating a North American agricultural powerhouse poised to offer farmers an unmatched portfolio of high-performance seed solutions in soybeans and corn.”
Brands and Assets Integrated
With the acquisition complete, GDM now incorporates:
- AgReliant’s assets, including AgriGold®, LG Seeds, and PRIDE® Seeds.
- One of the world’s largest temperate corn genetic pools.
- The fourth-largest corn research program in North America.
- Its own brands, including DONMARIO, Mustang, Revere, and Virtue, along with its leading soybean licensing business.
This integration positions GDM as the global leader in soybean genetics and the fourth-largest provider of corn genetics worldwide.
Leadership Transition
As part of the transaction, Brian Barker, former CEO of AgReliant, has been appointed President of GDM North America. He emphasized the opportunities created by the combination: “Together, we are building a more powerful, innovative and integrated portfolio of seed solutions that creates more choice, more value and greater yield potential to North American growers.”
Outlook For GDM
Advised by MAP LATAM with Rabobank as co-advisor, the acquisition reflects GDM’s strategy to strengthen its global footprint and deliver more value to growers. With expanded assets and expertise, GDM aims to provide North American farmers with a wider selection of high-performance seed solutions designed to increase productivity and profitability.
