Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) is a leading global provider of sustainable solutions to the agricultural sector. Officially established in June 2019 as the agricultural unit of DowDuPont following a corporate spin-off, Corteva has since forged its own path with operations in over 140 countries worldwide.
As an independent, pure-play agriculture company, Corteva is principally engaged in the research and development (R&D), production, and distribution of a broad range of agricultural products and solutions. Its extensive product portfolio includes seeds, crop protection products, and digital solutions designed to improve farm productivity and profitability while respecting the environment.
Corteva's operations are structured around two main business segments: Seed and Crop Protection. The Seed segment focuses on developing and supplying advanced seed hybrids and varieties of corn, soybeans, and other agricultural crops. Significant resources are deployed for continuous R&D activities to design seeds with improved resistant traits against pests, diseases, and adverse weather conditions.
On the other hand, the Crop Protection segment offers a comprehensive suite of products to help farmers control weeds, insects, and diseases that could threaten crop yield. This segment consistently strives to engineer products that have lower environmental footprints without compromising on efficiency.
Additionally, Corteva runs a robust digital agricultural platform named Granular. Developed with the aim of aiding farmers to optimize their operations and resources, Granular delivers actionable insights using data analysis. This platform thereby stands as a testament to Corteva's commitment to employing cutting-edge technology in agriculture.
Guided by their corporate motto "Keep Growing", Corteva is constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in agriculture. The company is driven by its commitment to transform the food system and ensure global food security. Its focus extends beyond improving farm yield and profitability; it includes empowering farmers and rural communities, improving environmental sustainability, and addressing the challenges cast by climate change.
With over a century's worth of combined agricultural know-how from its heritage companies, Dow and DuPont, Corteva brings a legacy of innovation to the marketplace. The company places a substantial emphasis on collaborative partnerships and open innovation models to accelerate R&D, contributing to its reputation as one of the industry's most innovative firms.
Investors and the financial market closely watch Corteva due to its significant role and sizable market share in the agribusiness sector. With its sustainable and innovative approach, Corteva is delivering solutions designed for the future of farming, helping to feed a rapidly growing global population, and contributing to the health of our planet.
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Corteva has settled an antitrust lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 12 states, agreeing to pay $35 million and accept a decade of restrictions on its pesticide distributor rebate programs. The FTC alleged that Corteva's loyalty programs stifled competition by preventing cheaper generic pesticides from reaching farmers. This settlement comes just before Corteva spins off its seed business as Vylor and while the FTC's case against Syngenta on similar grounds continues.
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Latham & Watkins LLP represented the initial purchasers in Corteva, Inc.'s offering of US$700 million in 6.000% senior notes due 2036. Corteva, Inc. is a prominent agricultural crop protection company. The Latham Capital Markets team included Byron Rooney, Jenn Lan, Jenny Li, and Jen Kim.
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