Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers, two global players in ornamental breeding and propagation, have signed an agreement to establish a strategic joint venture in ornamental breeding and propagation. Both boards of directors have formally approved the deal, and completion of closing is subject to any necessary regulatory approvals.
The joint venture will bring together both companies’ complementary portfolios, combining Dümmen Orange’s expertise in cut flowers and Syngenta Flowers’ leadership in seed varieties, along with annual, perennial and potted plant portfolios that both companies have built over decades. Advanced R&D capabilities, optimized production processes, and expanded commercial networks will be integrated to improve efficiency and better serve customer needs.
Rabobank acted as exclusive financial advisor to Syngenta and UBS acted as exclusive financial advisor to Dümmen Orange and its shareholders. Customers will continue to work with their current contacts or supply arrangements, with enriched product offerings and more streamlined logistics to follow in the near future.
The 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.
