Neogen finalises US$130M sale of cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia

USA – Neogen Corporation has officially closed the sale of its global cleaners and disinfectants business to France-based Kersia Group, in a move designed to sharpen Neogen’s strategic focus and streamline its operations. 

The deal, valued at US$130 million in cash at closing, with additional payments tied to future performance, was finalised on July 18, 2025, after meeting all regulatory and closing conditions.

The transaction, originally announced in April, sees Kersia, a global leader in biosecurity and food safety, acquire a business generating approximately US$60 million in annual revenue. 

Neogen’s now-former portfolio includes a wide array of high-quality cleaners and disinfectants formulated for swine, poultry, and ruminant operations worldwide.

“This completion marks an important step forward in simplifying and enhancing the strategic focus on our core business,” said John Adent, Neogen’s president and CEO. 

“We are confident that Kersia is the right long-term owner for this business and its team, and we thank them for their collaboration throughout the process.”

The Michigan-headquartered company said net proceeds from the sale will be used to repay US$100 million of debt in the current quarter, effectively reducing its net leverage by about 0.4 times on a pro forma basis. 

The sale enables Neogen to redouble efforts on its diagnostics and testing services aimed at identifying harmful substances in food and animal feed.

Kersia expands footprint in livestock biosecurity

Kersia’s acquisition is expected further to strengthen its integrated approach to food chain safety. 

Already present in over 120 countries with 3,000 employees and annual sales of EUR630 million (US$685 million), Kersia offers a holistic suite of solutions spanning detergents, disinfectants, feed additives, training, and hygiene protocols.

The company emphasised that it will retain Neogen’s full product portfolio, ensuring seamless supply for livestock producers. 

“We aim to expand distribution and production capacity while improving efficacy and support systems for pork and other animal sectors,” Kersia said in a statement.

Kersia’s feed additives are known for their targeted formulations using essential oils, vitamins, antioxidants, and plant extracts, tailored to the specific needs of dairy, pig, and poultry farms. The acquisition aligns with Kersia’s mission to reduce antibiotic use, enhance productivity, and ensure biosecurity across the food chain.

The divestiture highlights a growing trend among agribusinesses to streamline their portfolios while deepening core competencies, particularly as global demand for safe and sustainable food systems intensifies.

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