Bunge and Viterra: A $100 Billion Agriculture Giant Emerges

Deal News | Jul 02, 2025 | EIN

Bunge and Viterra: A $100 Billion Agriculture Giant Emerges

Bunge Global SA and Viterra Limited have finalized an $18 billion merger, immediately following Bunge's divestiture of its dry corn and corn masa milling businesses to Grain Craft. Shareholders of Viterra will receive 65.5 million shares of Bunge stock valued at approximately $6.2 billion and an additional $2 billion in cash. As part of this transaction, Bunge will also assume $9.8 billion of Viterra's debt. The newly merged entity will boast a workforce of over 50,000 employees and revenue surpassing $100 billion. Greg Heckman, CEO of Bunge, describes this merger as a pivotal move that will enhance the company's ability to meet its customers' needs and create a leading agri-business solutions provider. The merger expands the global footprint and operational capabilities of both firms, positioning them well to navigate complex markets and bolster the supply chain. This major deal comes two years after Viterra's acquisition of Gavilon and incorporates a significant network of processing facilities and port terminals owned by both companies.

Sectors

  • Agriculture
  • Food Processing

Geography

  • United States – Bunge is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and has extensive operations across the U.S., making it a significant geography for the merger.
  • Canada – Viterra is one of Canada's largest agri-product retailers, with a substantial presence in Western Canada.
  • Global – Both Bunge and Viterra have a significant international footprint, operating facilities and managing commodities across the globe.

Industry

  • Agriculture – The merger involves Bunge and Viterra, major players in the global agriculture industry, focusing on agribusiness solutions and commodities.
  • Food Processing – Both companies are involved in grain handling, oilseed crushing, and refining, which are integral parts of the food processing industry.

Financials

  • $18 Billion – The total value of the merger between Bunge and Viterra.
  • $6.2 Billion – Value of Bunge shares issued to Viterra shareholders.
  • $2 Billion – Cash payment made to Viterra shareholders as part of the merger.
  • $9.8 Billion – Debt of Viterra assumed by Bunge as part of the deal.
  • $2 Billion – Planned repurchase of Bunge stock.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Bunge Global SAAcquirerCompanyA leading global agribusiness company involved in grain and oilseed production and processing.
Viterra LimitedTarget CompanyCompanyA major grain handling and marketing firm with operations across North America and Australia.
Grain CraftBuyer of Dry Corn and Corn Masa Milling BusinessesCompanyPurchaser of Bunge's dry corn and corn masa milling operations.
Greg HeckmanCEOPersonCEO of Bunge Global SA, leading the newly formed company after the merger.
David MattiskeCo-Chief Operating OfficerPersonFormer CEO of Viterra, now part of Bunge's executive leadership team.