What is the sale price and buyer of FMC's Indian subsidiary, and what conditions apply to the transaction?

FMC Corp. has agreed to sell its Indian subsidiary, FMC India Private Ltd., to Crystal Crop Protection Ltd. for $252 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, debt, and working capital. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

How will FMC remain involved in India after the sale, and what assets or rights is Crystal Crop Protection acquiring?

FMC will retain global R&D activities and global manufacturing operations in India, reaffirming its continued commitment to the country. Crystal Crop Protection is acquiring FMC India’s commercial operations in crop protection, a license to FMC’s brands sold in India, a preferred supply agreement for certain FMC active ingredients and formulated products, and preferred access to FMC’s pipeline of active ingredients in India for crop protection.

FMC sells subsidiary in India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252M

May 7, 2026

FMC Corp. agreed to sell its Indian subsidiary to Crystal Crop Protection Ltd for $252 million, including crop protection operations and brand licenses. The transaction is expected to close by late 2026, with proceeds allocated to debt reduction.

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2026-05-07

FMC sells subsidiary in India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252M

FMC sells subsidiary in India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252M

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