Key highlights
- Acquisition closed on 31 March 2026 after regulatory approvals, following a January 2026 agreement with Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders.
- BASF now owns AgBiTech, gaining biological insect-control technologies and a stronger presence in Brazil.
- Deal aims to scale AgBiTech's biological solutions globally and integrate them into BASF's crop protection portfolio.
Transaction
On 31 March 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions closed its acquisition of AgBiTech, following a January 2026 agreement with Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Strategic rationale
The acquisition gives BASF full ownership of AgBiTech’s biological insect-control technologies to strengthen and broaden its biologicals offering within the crop protection portfolio.
Market footprint
AgBiTech has a strong presence in Brazil; BASF expects the deal to enable scaling of those technologies beyond Brazil into additional global markets.
Operational focus
BASF noted the importance of maintaining agility, customer focus and deep market expertise to continue supporting growers with effective insect-control solutions.
