Caussade Semences Group and Euralis Semences merge confirmed

Four months after their first announcement, Caussade Semences Group and Euralis Semences have just confirmed their merger. "The project is running according to schedule," according to the two seed companies.

In July, Caussade Semences Group and Euralis Semences announced the entry into discussion for a possible reconciliation . It has just been confirmed today, "the boards of directors of the two seed companies having validated the interest of the project," they explain in a joint statement.

The aim of this merger is to "significantly strengthen the market position of brands in Europe by offering a wider range of products and varieties recognized by farmers and distributors". Caussade Semences Group and Euralis Semences are now "in a consulting phase to obtain the necessary authorizations for the completion of the operation".

About Caussade Semences Group

Caussade Semences Group, an international multi-species seed group, selects, produces and markets its own field seeds: corn, sunflower, rapeseed, straw cereals, soybeans, forage crops, protein crops and plant cover crops. Present in 35 countries, the group generates revenue of € 145 million, 60% of which is generated internationally, and draws on the strength of its 630 employees, 11 research sites and 5 factories. . Promoting successful agrosolutions, adapted to territories and sectors, Caussade Seeds Group relies on three major assets for its development: a business of multi-species seed, a close proximity to the markets and a long-term vision of its development .

About Euralis Semence

Euralis Semences is the seed division of the French cooperative group Euralis. Founded sixty years ago, the company specializes in the research, production and marketing of corn, sunflower, rapeseed, sorghum and soybean seeds. Every year, it invests 13% of its turnover in research and manages more than 20,000 hectares of seed production in Europe. Grown on nearly 4 million hectares each year, the genetics of Euralis Semences is experiencing a very strong growth momentum. Today, it has a turnover of 194 million euros. To be closer to the markets, Euralis Semences is present in Europe through 11 subsidiaries and has 1,300 employees.