{"id":8601,"date":"2026-05-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=af6a4eb4c705bd4366d1280a07681d0d"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:00:00","slug":"syngenta-to-divest-its-flowers-business-into-a-joint-venture-with-dummen-orange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=8601","title":{"rendered":"Syngenta to divest its Flowers business into a Joint Venture with D\u00fcmmen Orange"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nD\u00fcmmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers to combine global horticultural businesses<\/li>\n<li>\nAmbition to create a leading global player<\/li>\n<li>\nAll D\u00fcmmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers employees and assets will transfer to new entity<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syngenta Group announced today the signing of an agreement to divest its Flowers business into a strategic joint venture with D\u00fcmmen Orange, bringing together two global players in ornamental breeding and propagation. This partnership represents an important step forward for both organizations as they work together to better serve growers around the world. Both boards of directors have formally approved the deal, and completion of closing is subject to any necessary regulatory approvals. Syngenta Group will maintain a significant economic interest in the joint venture.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/2809580\/5\/Flowers_JV_landscape_FINAL.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/2809580\/22\/Flowers_JV_landscape_FINAL.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/2809580\/5\/Flowers_JV_landscape_FINAL.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/2809580\/21\/Flowers_JV_landscape_FINAL.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/1732363\/5\/SyngentaGroup_Logo_English_RGB.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/1732363\/22\/SyngentaGroup_Logo_English_RGB.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/1732363\/5\/SyngentaGroup_Logo_English_RGB.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520779835\/en\/1732363\/21\/SyngentaGroup_Logo_English_RGB.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re proud of the 120-year legacy of our Syngenta Flowers business, and this joint venture allows us to continue honoring that legacy of innovation and passion that our colleagues built over the years,\u201d said Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Syngenta\u2019s Vegetable Seeds and Flowers business. \u201cThis decision also aligns with Syngenta\u2019s commitment to focus future investments in core crops and markets where we have the biggest growth opportunities.\u201d<\/p><p>\nThe new company will combine deep industry and operational experience with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. D\u00fcmmen Orange and Syngenta plan to unite their strengths to build a more resilient and competitive enterprise. The joint venture will bring together both companies\u2019 complementary portfolios, combining D\u00fcmmen Orange\u2019s expertise in cut flowers and Syngenta\u2019s leadership in seed varieties, along with annual, perennial and potted plant portfolios that both companies have built over decades. Advanced R&amp;D capabilities, optimized production processes, and expanded commercial networks will be integrated to improve efficiency and better serve customer needs.<\/p><p>\nRabobank acted as exclusive financial advisor to Syngenta and UBS acted as exclusive financial advisor to D\u00fcmmen Orange and its shareholders.<\/p><p>\nThe combined entity, which will be named at a later date, aims to advance the ornamental horticulture industry, delivering sustainable value to employees, customers, shareholders, and other stakeholders.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Syngenta Group<\/b><\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.syngentagroup.com%2Fen&amp;esheet=54538301&amp;newsitemid=20260520779835&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Syngenta+Group&amp;index=1&amp;md5=120e9d3b102619e747304e39875ebecd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Syngenta Group<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s biggest agricultural innovation companies, employing over 50,000 people in more than 90 countries. 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