# AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG corporate developments

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> Updated: 2026-09-14T11:56:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG has announced several corporate developments regarding its financial structure and leadership. The agricultural trading company is planning to issue up to 40 million euros in participation certificates to support general corporate financing and stabilize equity. This issuance is also intended as replacement financing for rights due for repayment in December 2026.

Additionally, the company announced a leadership transition within its technology division. Timm Nelke is scheduled to take over responsibility for the AGRAVIS Technik-Gruppe in the first quarter of 2027, succeeding Volker Karbstein, who will retire in March 2027. The technology group, which manages 15 companies and approximately 2,700 employees, aims to maintain its strategic focus on core business and customer services.

## Claims

- Timm Nelke will assume overall responsibility for the AGRAVIS Technik-Gruppe in the first quarter of 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Volker Karbstein will retire at the end of March 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The AGRAVIS Technik-Gruppe consists of 15 companies, roughly 2,700 employees, and recently reported a turnover of approximately 1.3 billion euros. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Timm Nelke previously held the position of Head of Region Marketing – Europe at CLAAS. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Timm Nelke spent 15 years in various roles at John Deere, including sales, dealer development, and aftersales. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG announces leadership change for technology division

Timm Nelke will lead the AGRAVIS Technik-Gruppe starting in Q1 2027, succeeding Volker Karbstein, who retires after 35 years. The division manages 15 companies and 2,700 employees.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agravis-raiffeisen-ag-announces-leadership-change-for-technology-division

### 2026-09-02: AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG to issue 40 million euros in participation certificates

AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG plans to issue up to 40 million euros in participation certificates to support corporate financing and growth, offering a 4.6 percent annual interest rate.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agravis-raiffeisen-ag-to-issue-40-million-euros-in-participation-certificates

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