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April 16, 2010, Sumitomo Completes Acquisition of 20% Stake in Nufarm

April 16, 2010, Sumitomo Completes Acquisition of 20% Stake in Nufarm

Write: Baran [2011-05-20]
Nufarm has confirmed that Japanese company Sumitomo Chemical has acquired 20%
stake in the company.


Early last month, Nufarm shareholders approved the acquisition of up to 20% of
the company at $A14 a share.


Sumitomo s strongest business focus was in insecticides and fungicides small market sectors for Nufarm.


In March, Nufarm indicated it would undertake a $A250 million equity capital
raising with a renounceable entitlement offer to all sharesholders, following
Sumitomo s offer.