From Ball Horticultural Company’s beginning as a wholesale cut flower operation in 1905, the company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture. Ball’s global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 18 countries.



The Journey to a garden begins at that “Aha!” moment when a color, a flower, a new way of growing is first imagined. Ball Horticultural Company transforms these dreams into reality – the family-owned company is a world leader in new plant innovation. Every member of the Ball team proudly takes part in creating annual and perennial flowers, vegetables and shrubs that help gardeners color their world.

Thousands of Ball varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Ball Horticultural Company’s mission is to be the world leader in the research, breeding, production and marketing of ornamental crops.

At Ice Miller, we want to help Ball “color the world” by providing the company with general counsel services so Ball’s global family can “grow a green future.”

As outside counsel for Ball, Ice Miller has assisted with acquisitions of companies and product lines in order to expand Ball’s business into various geographical locations and to endeavor into new products. Ice Miller also has assisted with development of ongoing compliance plans, joint venture transactions and licensing agreements and review and negotiation of finance arrangements. In connection with Ball’s construction of a new innovation center, Ice Miller assisted with the preparation and review of construction contracts.



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