BASF has mandated Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan as Global Coordinators to lead the preparation of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its Agricultural Solutions business. With this, BASF Agricultural Solutions is taking the next step on its path toward IPO readiness, targeted by mid-2027.
As previously announced, BASF plans to list Agricultural Solutions as a Societas Europaea (SE) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The potential IPO is a central element of BASF’s “Winning Ways” strategy and is intended to unlock the full value potential of the business as an independent, pure-play agricultural company. As a leading provider of integrated agricultural solutions, the company combines a strong crop protection business with a growing portfolio of seeds, traits and biological as well as digital solutions to support farmers around the world.
The legal and operational separation of the business remains on track. To date, approximately 80 percent of the global Agricultural Solutions business has transitioned into separate legal entities that operate on a new industry-specific ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. This transition enables the company to respond more effectively to the specific needs of agricultural markets, increase agility and strengthen customer proximity worldwide. At the same time, Agricultural Solutions continues to establish the governance structures and capabilities required for a publicly listed company.
As part of its Capital Markets Day on November 24, 2026, BASF will also provide a strategic and operational overview of the Agricultural Solutions business. At the event, all four members of the Management Board of BASF Agricultural Solutions will present.
No decision has yet been made regarding the execution or timing of an IPO. Any such decision will depend on a number of factors, for example, prevailing capital market conditions.
