Reuters

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Corteva shares dropped following a report that it may separate its Johnston-based seed business from its crop protection brands.

A potential split could shield the seed business from chemical-related liabilities but might disrupt operational synergies.

Analysts are divided on whether the move would create value or weaken both resulting companies.

Corteva shares fell more than 4% after a report the Indianapolis agriculture conglomerate was looking to separate its Johnston-based seed business and global crop protection chemical manufacturing stoked concerns about potential operational disruption and value dilution.

The The stock was under $70 a share late in the trading day Monday, Sept. 15. The combined business model has historically delivered strong syner

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