Corteva (CTVA) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Chair welcomed participants, introduced board members, and acknowledged retiring directors and external auditor representative.

• Agenda and rules of conduct were made available online, with procedures for shareholder questions outlined.

• Quorum was confirmed, and polls for voting were opened.

Financial performance review

• Net sales increased by 3%, operating EBITDA rose 14%, and free cash flow reached nearly $3 billion.

• Over $1.5 billion invested in R&D, launching 400+ new products and advancing next-gen technologies.

• $1.5 billion returned to shareholders last year via dividends and share repurchases; $7 billion over five years.

• Margin expansion exceeded 200 basis points, surpassing 22% for the first time as a public company.

Board and executive committee updates

• Two directors, Lamberto and Mike, retired at the conclusion of the meeting.

• New CEO for the crop protection business, Luke Kissam, will join on June 1st; executive leadership teams for both spinoff companies announced.