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Cost Method Investment | 12 Months Ended
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Biological Products For Agriculture |
Cost Method Investment | (15) Cost Method Investment In February 2016, AMVAC BV made an equity investment in Biological Products for Agriculture (“Bi-PA”). Bi-PA develops biological plant protection products that can be used for the control of pests and disease of agricultural crops. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s ownership position in Bi-PA was 15%. The Company utilizes the cost method of accounting with respect to this investment and periodically reviews the investment for possible impairment. There was no impairment on the investment as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. The investment is not material and is recorded within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

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