Paris, France
May 27, 2026

Vilmorin & Cie announces €300 million long-term financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB).

This €300 million loan follows an initial EIB loan of €170 million granted in 2020 and confirms Vilmorin & Cie’s ability to attract robust long-term financing.

The new funds will be devoted to R&D projects at Vilmorin & Cie, once again illustrating the support of leading European institutions for our research and development strategy for seeds—the first link in the food chain.

The agreement is also tangible evidence of the EIB’s trust in Vilmorin & Cie.

“By granting Vilmorin & Cie this €300 million loan, the EIB has shown it firmly believes that Europe needs to invest in its homegrown innovation to support its agricultural sovereignty. It is a vote of confidence in our strategy: serving farmers and regions through innovation, value creation and responsible business. When we invest in agriculture and plant innovation, we are steering our own destiny,” noted Sébastien CHAUFFAUT, CEO of Limagrain.

Website: http://www.vilmorin.info

Published: May 28, 2026