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Monsanto talks on 'alternative strategic options'

Monsanto said it was in talks with Bayer's management and others regarding "alternative strategic options," a month after the US seed producer rejected the German company's $62 billion takeover offer.
Business • 29 Jun 16

Monsanto rejects Bayer bid as 'inadequate'

US agribusiness giant Monsanto last night rejected the $62 billion takeover bid by Germany's Bayer as too low, but said it was willing to entertain further talks on a merger.
Business • 25 May 16

Bayer announces $62bn cash offer for Monsanto

German drugs and crop chemicals group Bayer has offered to buy US seeds company Monsanto for $62bn in cash, including debt.
Business • 23 May 16

German pharma giant Bayer in talks to buy Monsanto

German drugs and chemicals group Bayer has made an unsolicited takeover proposal to US seeds company Monsanto.
Business • 19 May 16

Monsanto ups offer for Switzerland's Syngenta

US-based Monsanto has sweetened its offer to buy Switzerland's Syngenta, valuing the company at around $47 billion as it tries to lure the Swiss firm to the negotiating table, a person familiar with the matter has said.
Business • 25 Aug 15

Syngenta rejects offer from Monsanto

Agrochemicals firm Syngenta has rejected a 449 Swiss franc per share takeover offer from Monsanto.
Business • 08 May 15

EU Executive set to back new GM crop

European Union ministers have hit deadlock on whether to let a new strain of genetically modified maize be grown on EU soil for human consumption.
News • 11 Feb 14

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