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Genus PLC (Genus) is a animal genetics company that specializes in the production and sale of elite breeding animals. The company is primary involved in the use of genomic selection to enhance the genetic traits of their livestock, such as feed conversion efficiency, disease resistance, and growth rate. It offers live animals, semen, and embryos, all of which possess desirable characteristics for farming. The company operates under the brand names PIC and ABS for its porcine and bovine divisions, respectively. Genus’s major customers include farmers, breeders, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers. The company has a broad geographic reach, with operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Russia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Genus is headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the UK.
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Address
Matrix House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG214DZ
Website
www.genusplc.com
Telephone
44 125 6347100
No of Employees
3,170
Industry
Agriculture and Forestry
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
GNS (LON)
Revenue (2024)
$859.8M
0.6%
(2024 vs 2023)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
144.3%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$1.8B
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
143.2%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Products | Services | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Porcine Breeding Animals | Technical Services | ABS |
| Animal Semen | Cattle Breeding Services | PIC |
| Porcine, Dairy and Beef Genetics | Genetic Mating Services | Promar |
| XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
| XYZ | XYZ | XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Contracts/Agreements | In October, the company and Tropic extended and expanded their collaboration for the application of Tropic’s Gene Editing induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS) technology in porcine and bovine genetics. |
| 2022 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In February, the company acquires porcine genetics programme of Olymel LP, a Canadian agrifood industry company, for the provision of genetic goods and services, in connection with Olymel's AlphaGene porcine genetic enhancement initiative. |
| 2021 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In September, the company acquired minority stake in Xelect Limited, a biotechnology company. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Genus Plc | Alta Genetics Inc | Hendrix Genetics B.V. | Lonrho Ltd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Canada | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| City | Basingstoke | Rocky View | Boxmeer | London |
| State/Province | Hampshire | Alberta | Noord-Brabant | England |
| No. of Employees | 3,170 | - | - | - |
| Entity Type | Public | Private | Private | Private |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorgen Kokke | Chief Executive Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2023 | 57 |
| Andy Russell | Chief Financial Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2025 | - |
| Elena Rice | Chief Scientific Officer; Head - R&D | Senior Management | 2019 | - |
| Iain Ferguson | Chairman | Non Executive Board | 2020 | 70 |
| Daniel William David Hartley | Director; General Counsel; Secretary | Executive Board | 2014 | - |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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