Norofert, the leading producer of organic agricultural inputs and biotechnology provider for agriculture in Romania, listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB symbol: NRF), announces the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a 60% stake in Expert Agribusiness SRL, a Romanian seed producer with local genetics, headquartered in Fundulea, Călărași County. The transaction amounts to EUR 100,000. The full amount will be paid by December 2026.

Expert Agribusiness has over 20 years of experience in research and the production of seeds with Romanian genetics. The company holds more than 17 patents for corn, sunflower, wheat and barley. It operates a modern seed processing line that covers conditioning, sorting, treatment and packaging. It also has a dedicated team focused on research and seed multiplication. In 2024, Expert Agribusiness reported a turnover of RON 9.6 million and a net profit of RON 0.25 million.

Vlad Popescu, President of the Board, Norofert: “The acquisition of the majority stake in Expert Agribusiness marks an important strategic step in strengthening Norofert as an integrated platform for sustainable agricultural solutions dedicated to Romanian farmers. By integrating Romanian genetics into our portfolio, we complete our technological product range for small and medium-sized farmers and create the foundation for long-term collaboration built on local value and innovation. We are confident that the synergy between Expert Agribusiness’s research and production capabilities and the Norofert ecosystem will generate significant results both for the company and for the farmers we serve.”