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Corteva Considers Splitting Seed and Pesticide Businesses

9/13/2025

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Corteva is contemplating splitting its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
This separation aims to shield the seed unit from pesticide-related liabilities.
With a market capitalization of nearly $50 billion, Corteva's shares increased by 1.6% in after-hours trading.
An announcement regarding this plan is expected soon, pending any last-minute complications.
Corteva competes with Syngenta, BASF, and Bayer in the agricultural chemicals sector.

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Story summary

Corteva is contemplating splitting its seed and pesticide businesses into two separate companies, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
This separation aims to shield the seed unit from pesticide-related liabilities.
With a market capitalization of nearly $50 billion, Corteva's shares increased by 1.6% in after-hours trading.
An announcement regarding this plan is expected soon, pending any last-minute complications.
Corteva competes with Syngenta, BASF, and Bayer in the agricultural chemicals sector.