33. Non-Adjusting Events After the Balance Sheet Date
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On January 13, 2026, BASF announced that it had reached an agreement with the private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders to acquire their portfolio company AgBiTech, Brisbane, Australia. AgBiTech specializes in biological insect control solutions. The transaction is structured as a share deal and includes all assets such as portfolio, intellectual property rights, production sites, research and development facilities and employees. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to approval by the competent authorities. The activities will then be reported in the Agricultural Solutions operating division.