Neogen Completes 3M Food Safety Business Merger

LANSING, Mich. — Neogen Corporation announced last week that it has completed the previously announced merger with 3M's Food Safety business to create an innovative leader in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range and a strategic focus on the category's long-term growth opportunities. The transaction was first announced on December 14, 2021.

The combination of Neogen and 3M's Food Safety business creates a leading innovator with an enhanced geographic footprint, innovative product offerings, digitization capabilities, and financial flexibility to capitalize on robust growth trends in sustainability, food safety, and supply chain integrity.

As part of the terms of the agreement, two additional Directors will be appointed to Neogen's Board of Directors shortly after close, increasing Neogen's Board to a total of 10 members.

"We welcome the former 3M Food Safety team to the Neogen family and are thrilled to unite two organizations with a shared focus of being a leading company in the development of solutions for food and animal safety. Together, we will be at the forefront of food safety and digitization, positioning Neogen as an innovative global industry leader," said John Adent, Neogen's President and Chief Executive Officer.