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VitalForce

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Casa do Adubo

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Fortgreen

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Bio Rural
Bio Rural
Bio Rural

**Bio Rural was acquired by Nutrien** _The transaction aims to consolidate Nutrien’s presence in Brazil_ Bio Rural, a distributor of agricultural inputs, completed its sale to Nutrien, the world’s largest distributor of agricultural inputs with verticalized operations in seeds, crop nutrition and protection. Founded in 1997, Bio Rural is currently the largest distributor of agricultural inputs in Mato Grosso do Sul, with 9 stores in the central-south region of the state, serving more than a thousand rural producers in soybean and corn crops. Nutrien is present in 14 countries and 3 continents, bringing together around 2 thousand distribution facilities, which serve more than half a million producers. Currently, Nutrien has the world’s largest network in agricultural solutions, the company has the support of more than 22 thousand employees. The acquisition of Bio Rural, which was advised by igc partners in the transaction, aims to consolidate Nutrien’s presence in Brazil, reinforcing its expansion in the country.

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Agrosepac
Agrosepac
Agrosepac

Agrosepac concluded the issuance of a CRA (R$ 53,000,000.00) The funding will finance the expansion of its verticalization project and the working capital needed for growth in the coming years. Agrosepac Group is a vertically integrated agribusiness in the pine wood sector, founded 60 years ago in the city of Mallet, Paraná, Brazil. It owns 6,000 hectares of pine-producing land that supports its various operations, including the sale of raw wood, wood sawing, and the production of knotless plywood sheets. Currently, 90% of the group's sales are destined for export. The group's verticalization plan was initiated in 2018, and the resources from the CRA (Agribusiness Receivables Certificate) will finance its third phase, which involves the construction of a factory to transform wood manufacturing residues into biomass (pellets). Additionally, it aims to reinforce working capital and refinance short-term debts with this new six-year bond. The operation was structured by igc partners, which also acted as financial advisor to Agrosepac.

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Fertsan
Fertsan
Fertsan

Fertsan has concluded the issuance of a CPR-F, a credit instrument focused on agribusiness. The funds will boost the company's growth. Fertsan is a Ceará-based company developed from over 25 years of biotechnology research. It is focused on the physiological biostimulants segment of plants, using natural and environmentally friendly ingredients. The company offers products for Brazil's major agricultural crops, such as soybeans, corn, cotton, wheat, and sugarcane, among others. Through proprietary technology and formulation based on marine-sourced biopolymers and nanotechnology, Fertsan's products deliver numerous benefits to farmers. These include increasing the plants' natural resistance to diseases and water stress, as well as significantly enhancing productivity. The efficacy of their products has been proven by renowned research centers in Brazil and dozens of customers, including some of the country's largest agricultural producers. The CPR-F provides customized long-term funding, with a full grace period for the first 12 months. This will enable Fertsan to invest, refinance short-term debt, and accelerate its growth. The operation was structured by igc partners, which also acted as financial advisor to Fertsan.

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Adfert
Adfert
Adfert

Adfert was acquired by Indorama Corporation The transaction strengthens the group’s geographic presence in the Brazilian fertilizer market. Consolidating the presence in the Brazilian market, Adfert was acquired by Indorama Holdings Brasil, a Brazilian subsidiary of Indorama Corporation. The closing of the acquisition is conditional on the fulfillment of the obligations and conditions precedent usual in this type of operation, including its submission for approval by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense – CADE, as applicable. Adfert, based in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, is a pioneer and one of the largest manufacturers of special fertilizer additives and crop nutrition solutions in the Brazilian market. Founded in 2009, Adfert has built a complementary and efficient portfolio of high technology and patent protected products for supply to fertilizer producers and agri distributors. Indorama, based in Singapore, is a leading materials organization with wide interests in fertilizers, polymers, medical gloves, fiber, and yarns having 25 manufacturing sites in 8 countries. The transaction, which was advised by igc partners, will expand Indorama’s presence in the agriculture market, through Adfert’s portfolio of innovative solutions of specialty additives and fertilizers.

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Grupo Desempar
Grupo Desempar
Grupo Desempar

igc partners advised Grupo Desempar, an agricultural input distribution company, in the transaction with Lavoro, one of the largest agricultural input distribution platforms in Brazil. Founded in 1986, the Desempar Group is currently one of the largest independent agricultural input distribution companies in the state of Paraná, with 19 stores, serving more than 19,000 rural producers. The acquisition of Lavoro aims to consolidate the company's presence in Brazil, reinforcing its leadership position.

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VitalForce
VitalForce
VitalForce

**VitalForce was acquired by Grupo Lwart ** _The transaction leverages Lwart's entry into the specialty fertilizer and biodefensives segments in addition to expanding its role in developing sustainable practices in the Brazilian agricultural market_ Founded in 2007, VitalForce offers a wide and innovative portfolio of solutions in the crop nutrition and protection market, such as biodefensives, specialty fertilizers, adjuvants, and biostimulants. With a presence in about 17 Brazilian states, Paraguay and Uruguay, a sales force of approximately 70 sales representatives, and serving more than 300 resellers, the company is synonymous with recognition and quality in its market. Grupo Lwart, the parent company of Lwart Soluções Ambientais, is a global reference and national leader in the collection and processing of used lubricant oil and post-consumer waste management, with more than 50 years of operation. The acquisition marks the Group's entry into the Brazilian agricultural market through the front door and into a segment with enormous growth potential in the coming years. VitalForce was advised by igc partners in the transaction.

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Nativa
Nativa
Nativa

**Nativa Agronegócios was acquired by Agro Amazônia** _The transaction aims to consolidate the expansion of Agro Amazônia in the state of Minas Gerais_ Nativa Agronegócios, an agricultural inputs retailer, completed the sale of its operation to Agro Amazônia, an agricultural inputs retailer in Brazil, with distribution operations in crop protection, seeds, fertilizers and animal’s health and nutrition products. Founded in 2000, Nativa Agronegócios is considered one of the largest agricultural inputs retailers in Minas Gerais, focusing essentially on Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions. With eight stores and one modern bulk blending fertilizer facility, the company serves more than two thousand rural producers in a great variety of crops. Agro Amazônia, a Sumitomo Corporation’s subsidiary company, is currently the largest agricultural inputs distributor in Brazil, with 50 stores prepared to meet the demand for agricultural inputs on the main markets of the national territory. The acquisition of Nativa Agronegócios, which was advised by igc partners during the transaction, aims to consolidate Agro Amazônia’s presence in Brazil, reinforcing the company’s expansion movement in the country.

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Marca Agro
Marca Agro
Marca Agro

**Marca Agro Mercantil was acquired by Nutrien** _Transaction aims to strengthen Nutrien's strategy in Brazil, expanding its presence in the state of Minas Gerais_ Marca Agro Mercantil, a distributor of agricultural inputs, has concluded the sale of its shares to Nutrien, the largest agricultural inputs distributor in the world, with verticalized operations in seeds, crop nutrition and protection. Founded in 2005, Marca Agro Mercantil is one of the largest distributors of agricultural inputs in Triângulo Mineiro, Alto do Parnaíba, and Southwest Minas Gerais. The Company has 7 stores in the region, in addition to an industrial seed treatment unit, providing support for more than 1,700 rural producers in soybean, corn, coffee, and sugar cane crops. Nutrien is present in 13 countries and 3 continents, bringing together more than 2 thousand distribution facilities, which serve more than half a million producers. Currently, Nutrien has the world’s largest network in agricultural solutions, the company has the support of 23.5 thousand employees.

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Yoshida&Hirata
Yoshida&Hirata
Yoshida&Hirata

Yoshida & Hirata was acquired by Adubos Real The transaction seeks to strengthen the operations of Adubos Real and Yoshida & Hirata in order to contribute to agricultural production and the sustainable development of Brazilian agribusiness. Yoshida & Hirata, founded in 1974, operates 4 retail stores for agricultural inputs in São Paulo's Green Belt region and, through a culture of excellence, provides solutions for the state's rural producers, especially those who produce leafy vegetables. The transaction, advised on the sell-side by igc partners, will allow Yoshida & Hirata to assist the Adubos Real group in its ongoing mission to develop sustainable agribusiness. With this acquisition, Adubos Real strengthens its operations, moving forward with its long-term expansion plan.

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Ecotec
Ecotec
Ecotec

**Ecotec Fumigation was acquired by Rentokil Initial** _Transaction boosts the development of the cargo fumigation and pest control market in ports in Brazil and Argentina_ Provider of solutions in the fumigation and pest control market for over 20 years, Ecotec has been acquired by Rentokil Initial, a British group with global expertise in pest control. Founded in 1998, the company operates in the main ports of Brazil and Argentina and is among the largest grain fumigation companies in the world. The acquisition of Ecotec, which was advised by igc partners, consolidates the presence of Rentokil in Brazil, and allows entry into the Argentine market. The strategy also allows the buyer to expand its operations in the fumigation market in Brazil and leverage its global expertise in pest control, increasing its customer base and contributing to growth in Latin America.

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Genesis Group
Genesis Group
Genesis Group

Genesis Group sold an equity stake to Actis.

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Renar Maçãs
Renar Maçãs
Renar Maçãs

Renar Maçãs raised funds by issuing new shares.

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Café Pacaembu
Café Pacaembu
Café Pacaembu

igc partners advised Café Pacaembu, a traditional coffee roaster, on its sale to Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, a global beverage company specialized in the roasted coffee segment. Founded in 1957, with headquarters in Vargem Grande do Sul, São Paulo State, Café Pacaembu has one of the most modern coffee roasting plants in the market and was recently recognized as the best extra strong coffee in Brazil.

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Siagri e Datacoper
Siagri e Datacoper
Siagri e Datacoper

igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Siagri Group and Datacoper, Brazilian references in management software for agribusiness, in the formation of Aliare and the subsequent investment by BTG Pactual's Impact Fund. With more than 20 years of operations, the companies combine to form the largest technology platform for the Brazilian agribusiness sector reaching more than 1000 customers and serving the entire production chain - from farmers to supply distributors and industrial groups. With the merger, Aliare will have a complete portfolio: ERP, CRM, BI, Document Management, Digital Signature, Data Intelligence, among others. Through the partnership with BTG's Impact Fund, Aliare intends to increase its leadership position in the sector through commercial expansion, development of new solutions seeking portfolio expansion, strategic acquisitions and innovation strengthening for agribusiness through the Conexa Hub.

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Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes received investment from Aqua Capital.

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Casa da Vaca
Casa da Vaca
Casa da Vaca

igc partners advised Casa da Vaca, one of the largest distributors of veterinary products and supplies in Brazil, on the sell of a majority stake to Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness, food, and logistics sectors. Based in Perdões, Minas Gerais, Casa da Vaca was founded in 1975 and currently has an inventory of more than 4 thousand items and sales concentrated in Minas, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. With the transaction, the goal is to consolidate the operations in the Southeast region and to expand the business of pet products.

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Grão de Ouro
Grão de Ouro
Grão de Ouro

igc partners advised Grão de Ouro Agronegócios, an agricultural input distribution company, in the transaction with Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness and food segment in Latin America. Founded 15 years ago, Grão de Ouro is one of the main input distributors in Minas Gerais, serving more than 4 thousand rural producers, as well as input resellers through its wholesale unit, Grão de Ouro Insumos. The association with Aqua Capital aims to strengthen and expand the regional activities of Grão de Ouro, taking advantage of the fund's positioning in this segment.

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Grupo AGP
Grupo AGP
Grupo AGP

igc partners advised AGP Group, an agricultural input distribution company, in the sale to Patria Investimentos, one of the largest alternative asset managers in Latin America. Founded in 2011, the AGP Group is one of the leading distributors of agricultural inputs in Mato Grosso. With the transaction, AGP Group will integrate Patria's platform in Mato Grosso, acting jointly with Lavoro and Impacto in the region.

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Abase
Abase
Abase

igc partners advised Abase, a distributor of veterinary health care products with a strong presence in Brazil's Campinas region in the state of Sao Paulo, on the sale of a majority stake to Henry Schein, the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners.

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Casa do Adubo e Casal Distribuidora
Casa do Adubo e Casal Distribuidora
Casa do Adubo e Casal Distribuidora

igc partners advised Casa do Adubo, an agricultural and livestock inputs trade company, on raising growth capital with Axxon Group, a private equity fund focused on value creation in Brazilian middle market companies. Founded over 80 years ago, Casa do Adubo has 20 stores located in the states of Espírito Santo, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Rondônia, Pará, and Acre. In these markets, it employs more than 500 professionals, covering its stores and external sales. It also operates with Casal Distribuidora, a company controlled by Casa do Adubo, responsible for the distribution of agricultural inputs for small and medium-sized resellers. The objective of this partnership with Axxon Group is to strengthen and expand the nationwide activities of Casa do Adubo and Casal Distribuidora.

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Agro 100
Agro 100
Agro 100

igc partners advised Agro100, distributor of agribusiness inputs, on the transaction to sell a majority stake to Aqua Capital, a private equity fund focused on the agribusiness, food, and logistics sectors.

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Ferrari Zagatto agrogalaxy
Ferrari Zagatto agrogalaxy
Ferrari Zagatto agrogalaxy

igc partners advised Ferrari Zagatto, an agricultural input distribution company, in the transaction with AgroGalaxy, one of the largest agricultural input distribution platforms in Brazil. Founded in 1988, Ferrari Zagatto is currently one of the largest agricultural input distributors in the northwest of the state of Paraná, with 14 input stores and 9 grain units, serving more than 2,700 rural producers. The acquisition by AgroGalaxy aims to strengthen the company's presence in the southern region of Brazil, thus reinforcing its leadership position in the national agricultural retail market.

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Ferrari Zagatto origin
Ferrari Zagatto origin
Ferrari Zagatto origin

Ferrari Zagatto sold an equity stake to Origin

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Fortgreen
Fortgreen
Fortgreen

igc partners advised Fortgreen Comercial Agrícola Ltda. in the sale of a 65% stake to Origin Enterprises plc. Based in the state of Paraná and founded in 2004, Fortgreen is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty fertilizers, foliar fertilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants and controlled-release fertilizers for various crops.

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Realce
Realce
Realce

Realce was acquired by Lavoro.

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Futuragro
Futuragro
Futuragro

Futuragro was acquired by Lavoro.

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Denorpi
Denorpi
Denorpi

Denorpi was acquired by Lavoro.

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Deragro
Deragro
Deragro

Deragro was acquired by Lavoro.

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Plenafértil
Plenafértil
Plenafértil

Plenafértil was acquired by Lavoro.

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Fertgrow
Fertgrow
Fertgrow

**Uralkali enters the Brazilian market of fertilizer distribution with the acquisition of a 50% stake in Fertgrow** _The acquisition of 50% of the company allows direct sales of its production in one of the largest fertilizer consuming markets in the world_ Fertgrow, located in São Luiz, Maranhão, and one of the leading blenders in the distribution of fertilizers in the country's Arco Norte, was acquired by Uralkali, one of the world's largest potash producers. Founded in 2015, Fertgrow operates in one of the fastest growing agricultural regions in Brazil, MAPITO, PA and northeast MT. Through its qualified sales team, the company has sold 700,000 tons of NPK fertilizers. The sale of the stake held by a group of shareholders led by Keytrade, a Swiss trading company with global operations, was advised by igc partners.

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Adubos Real
Adubos Real
Adubos Real

igc partners advised Adubos Real on a partial stake sale to Marubeni.** _The company is based in Pouso Alegre, MG, and is one of the leaders in its field of activity, offering a complete range of services and products to farmers, such as proprietary fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds. The company also counts with a wholesale unit called Diamig, focused on serving retailers in the region._ Marubeni Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was founded in 1858 and throughout its history has established a diverse network of business activities across wide-ranging fields including food, consumer products, chemical & forest products, agricultural inputs, energy & metals, power & plants projects, and transportation & industrial machinery.

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Diban
Diban
Diban

Diban sold an equity stake to Marubeni.

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SC Tec, Campo Total e Agro Seiva
SC Tec, Campo Total e Agro Seiva
SC Tec, Campo Total e Agro Seiva

igc partners advised SC Tec, Campo Total and Agro Seiva, companies focused on the distribution of agricultural inputs, in the transaction with Ihara, a company focused on the development of pesticides. Founded in 1995, in Recife, the group of companies is focused on serving the markets of fruit farming, sugarcane and irrigation, through a complete line of pesticides, seeds and solid and foliar fertilizers, with 8 stores located in 4 states in the Northeast region. The acquisition complements Ihara's strategy, which aims to consolidate the company's participation and investments in new agribusiness segments, participating in the potential growth of the Northeast region.

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Agrosema
Agrosema
Agrosema

igc partners advised Agrosema, a distributor of agricultural inputs, on the transaction with Nutrien, the world's largest producer and distributor of fertilizers. Founded in 1986, Agrosema is currently the largest distributor of agricultural inputs in the state of São Paulo, with 14 stores in the Southeast region, serving more than 4 thousand rural producers. Nutrien's acquisition aims to consolidate the company's presence in Brazil, reinforcing its expansion in the country.

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Terra
Terra
Terra

igc partners advised Terra Soluções Agrícolas, an agricultural inputs distribution company, in the transaction with Ihara, a company focused on the development of agricultural pesticides. Founded in 2003, in the city of Maceió, Terra is one of the largest distributors of agricultural inputs in the Northeast of Brazil, focused on products with high added value, with presence in 4 different states in Brazil. The company operates in the field of Crop Protection, Foliar Nutrition, Fertilizers, Animal Nutrition, Animal Health, Seeds and Irrigation and has great strength in Sugarcane, Cereals and Vegetables. Ihara´s acquisitions aims to consolidate the company's presence and investments in new agribusiness segments, participating in the growth potential of the Northeast region.

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Terra Nova
Terra Nova
Terra Nova

Terra Nova was acquired by Nutrien.

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Oligo Basics
Oligo Basics
Oligo Basics

Oligo Basics was acquired by Innovad Group

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Farmtech
Farmtech
Farmtech

Farmtech Completes Funding Round with Bewater Farmtech, a leader in the rural digital credit market in Brazil, aims to scale up the deferred payment sales process in the industry. Founded in 2017, Farmtech has established a business model based on partnerships with agricultural input resellers and manufacturers, currently covering 85% of the country's input supply chain. The company has already facilitated R$ 22 billion in credit for the sector through 200,000 transactions, utilizing a platform for quick credit approval that finances input sales directly at distributors. The primary objective of the funding is to consolidate Farmtech as the leading player in this segment and to support the company in scaling new revenue streams, such as financing agricultural parts and machinery. Igc Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Farmtech in the transaction with Bewater.

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Maxum
Maxum
Maxum

Maxum Máquinas e Equipamentos was acquired by Brasif Founded 27 years ago, Maxum was the first Case IH dealership in Brazil and to this day is one of the most traditional and a benchmark in the segment. The company offers a complete and high quality portfolio of planters, tractors, harvesters and sprayers, aligned with excellent service and complete customer support throughout their journey. Brasif Máquinas is known for its distribution of machinery and equipment from the Case Construction, Hyster, Yale, FPT Industrial and Indeco brands. The acquisition of Maxum marks Brasif's entry into the agricultural machinery and equipment distribution segment, significantly expanding its portfolio of operations. With the inclusion of agribusiness, Brasif anticipates significant growth, with the expectation of increasing its gross revenue by 40% this year. igc partners advised Maxum in the transaction with Brasif.

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