米国におけるデュポン社の農業用殺虫剤「Asana®」事業の買収について

2014 年 12 月 4 日
米国におけるデュポン社の農業用殺虫剤「Asana®」事業の買収について
住友化学は、デュポン社が米国で保有する農業用殺虫剤である「Asana®（アサナ）」事業
の買収について同社と合意し、12 月 2 日付で事業の譲渡を受けました。
「Asana®」は、米国において、トウモロコシ、大豆などの穀物や、野菜、果樹など 50
種類以上の幅広い作物に登録を有する汎用性の高い農薬で、住友化学が開発した有効成分
である合成ピレスロイド系殺虫剤エスフェンバレレートを含有しています。また、製剤中
に綿実油を含ませることで、高い残効性を付与している点も特徴です。住友化学は、本製
品の米国における登録、販売を継承し、本年 12 月より当社 100％子会社であるベーラント
U.S.A.社を通じて販売を開始します。
住友化学は、今回の「Asana®」事業の買収によってグローバルな製品ポートフォリオを
さらに拡充させ、農作物の生産性向上により一層貢献してまいります。
以上
＊本件は、米国時間 12 月 3 日に、住友化学、ベーラント U.S.A.社、デュポン社の 3 社の
連名により、添付文書の内容を発表しております。
添付資料 3 社連名リリース（英文）
News Release
Contacts:
Sumitomo Chemical
Corporate Communications Office
Japan
+81 3-5543-5102
[email protected]
DuPont
Gregg M. Schmidt
United States
+1 302-999-3330 office
+1 302-598-6286 cell
[email protected]
Sumitomo Chemical Acquires U.S. DuPont™ Asana® Insecticide Business Assets from DuPont Crop
Protection
TOKYO, Japan and WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 3, 2014 – Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd.
and DuPont Crop Protection announced today that Sumitomo Chemical has acquired the DuPont™ Asana®
Insecticide business in the United States. Asana® will be distributed through Valent U.S.A. Corporation, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical in the United States. The transaction is subject to approvals
from applicable regulatory authorities. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Asana® Insecticide, active ingredient esfenvalerate, is a proven control tool for a wide range of
insect pests in major field crops, vegetables, tree fruits and nuts. Asana® has more than 50 crops on the product
label. Its unique cottonseed oil-based formulation provides superior wash-off resistance and UV Light protection
to enhance residual control of insect pests.
The active ingredient esfenvalerate, a resolved pyrethroid, was invented by Sumitomo Chemical,
and it is currently commercialized in more than 60 countries. In the United States, Asana® was developed and
commercialized by DuPont, providing consistent control in U.S. crop production for many years.
Director & Managing Executive Officer, Health & Crop Sciences Sector of Sumitomo Chemical
Ray Nishimoto said, “We believe this agreement is very beneficial to Sumitomo Chemical and DuPont, and
Sumitomo Chemical very much appreciates the long-term partnership with DuPont, and expects further
development of mutual collaborations.”
“This agreement is another step in the execution of our DuPont Crop Protection business growth
strategy,” said Rik Miller, president, DuPont Crop Protection. “The agreement further enhances our focus on
innovative new offerings that drive profitable growth both today and over the long term.”
CEO of Valent U.S.A. Corporation and Valent BioSciences Corporation Andy Lee, said “With
the addition of Asana® Insecticide into our growing portfolio, we at Valent look forward to bringing growers an
even more broad range of proven solutions to meet their insect management needs.”
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of Japan’s leading
chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally in the fields of basic chemicals, petrochemicals,
IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products, and pharmaceuticals. For additional
information, visit the company’s website at www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/.
Valent U.S.A. Corporation, headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., develops and markets
products in the United States and Canada that protect agricultural crops, enhance crop yields, improve food
quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent products include a well-known line of
quality herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and
professional use. Valent is a leader in marketing and sales of both traditional chemical products and also
biorational products developed by its affiliate, Valent BioSciences. For more information about Valent U.S.A.
Corporation or its full product line, please call 800-6-VALENT (682-5368) or visit www.valent.com.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global
marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by
collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global
challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and
protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive
innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.
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The DuPont Oval Logo is a registered trademark of DuPont or its affiliates. The Asana® trademark will be transferred to
Sumitomo Chemical as part of Sumitomo Chemical’s acquisition of the Asana® Insecticide business from DuPont.

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