Adecoagro Acquires Profertil to Become Controlling Shareholder

December 15, 2025

Adecoagro S.A. has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Profertil S.A. from YPF S.A., becoming the controlling shareholder with 90% ownership (Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas retains 10%). The transaction (together with the earlier acquisition of Nutrien's 50% stake) gives Adecoagro control of a low‑cost, large‑scale urea producer in Argentina and was financed through cash, debt and a US$300 million equity raise.

Buyers
Adecoagro S.A.
Targets
Profertil S.A.
Sellers
YPF S.A., Nutrien
Industry
Agriculture
Location
Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Transaction Type
Buyout

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