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NYSE: CTVA Corteva, Inc. 8-K

Corteva completes spin-off of seed segment into Vylor Inc., now trading as VYLR on NYSE

Filed October 5, 2026 · Period ending September 29, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 4 high relevance 2 sections

Key Changes

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    Corteva completed the separation of its seed operating segment into Vylor Inc. on October 1, 2026, making Vylor an independent publicly traded company.

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    Corteva shareholders received a pro rata distribution of Vylor common stock based on shares held as of September 24, 2026.

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    Vylor common stock began regular-way trading on the NYSE under the symbol VYLR on October 1, 2026.

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    Corteva and Vylor entered into separation-related agreements covering tax, employee matters, transition services, intellectual property, and seed treatment supply.

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    The separation of the seed operating segment was completed on October 1, 2026, as confirmed in the asset disposition disclosure.

Summary

Corteva has completed the spin-off of its seed operating segment into Vylor Inc., which is now an independent publicly traded company listed on the NYSE under the ticker VYLR. Existing Corteva shareholders received a pro rata distribution of Vylor shares based on their holdings as of September 24, 2026. The separation was effected through a series of agreements covering tax, employee matters, transition services, intellectual property, and seed treatment supply, which will govern the ongoing relationship between the two companies.

For retail investors, this is a significant corporate restructuring that creates two focused entities. Shareholders now hold stock in both Corteva and Vylor, and the new listing provides liquidity for the distributed shares. The completion of the separation marks the end of a previously announced plan, and the market will now assess each company's standalone prospects.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Distribution mechanics high

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The Separation was effected through a pro rata distribution of all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Vylor (“Vylor common stock”) to holders of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company as of the close of business on September 24, 2026 (the “Distribution”).

Corteva shareholders received shares of Vylor common stock on a pro rata basis, with the record date set as September 24, 2026. This means existing Corteva shareholders now own shares in both companies.

Added Vylor listing high

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Vylor common stock commenced regular-way trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VYLR” on October 1, 2026.

Vylor began trading on the NYSE under the ticker VYLR on October 1, 2026. This provides liquidity for the newly distributed shares.

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In connection with the Separation, on September 29, 2026, the Company, Vylor and, solely for specified purposes, EIDP, Inc. entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement, and on October 1, 2026, the Company and/or certain of its affiliates entered into certain agreements with Vylor and/or certain of its affiliates, including each of the following:

• Tax Matters Agreement; | • Employee Matters Agreement; | • Reverse Transition Services Agreement;

• Intellectual Property Matters Agreement; and

• Global Master Seed Treatment Supply Agreement.

The companies entered into several agreements governing their post-separation relationship, including tax, employee, transition services, intellectual property, and supply arrangements. These agreements define how the two independent companies will interact going forward.

Event · Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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On October 1, 2026, the Company effected the Distribution and completed the separation of its seed operating segment.

Corteva announced that it completed the separation of its seed operating segment on October 1, 2026. The filing references Item 1.01 for details on the Distribution, but this section confirms the transaction closed.

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