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Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

CFO Mark Patrick discusses the enormous business opportunities available to Syngenta now that it's owned by a big Chinese company.

By David McCann | March 20, 2019

Bayer to Shed Assets, Cut Jobs Amid Share Pressure

Bayer to Shed Assets, Cut Jobs Amid Share Pressure

It's a broad restructuring of the German conglomerate, which plans to sell its sun-care and foot care businesses and exit its animal health division.

By William Sprouse | November 29, 2018

Monsanto Cancer Verdict Rattles Bayer Shares

Risk & Compliance

Monsanto Cancer Verdict Rattles Bayer Shares

Analysts warn Bayer could face a "litigious headache" after the $289 million jury award in a product liability case over Monsanto's Roundup pesticide.

By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2018

Monsanto Misses Estimates on Corn Slowdown

Financial Performance

Monsanto Misses Estimates on Corn Slowdown

"Despite tough farm economics, we delivered a solid second quarter and are staying disciplined on near-term execution of the business," CEO Hugh Grant says.

By Matthew Heller | April 5, 2018

BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B

BASF to Buy Bayer Seed Businesses for $6.9B

The deal may help clear the way for European authorities to approve Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto early next year.

By Matthew Heller | October 13, 2017

Bayer Names Outsider Wolfgang Nickl as CFO

Bayer Names Outsider Wolfgang Nickl as CFO

The German company is turning to an executive with U.S. corporate experience as it moves forward with its acquisition of Monsanto.

By Matthew Heller | September 13, 2017

Bayer Clinches Monsanto Takeover for $66B

Bayer Clinches Monsanto Takeover for $66B

The deal continues the wave of consolidation in agribusiness, pairing Bayer's strength in crop chemicals with Monsanto's portfolio of seed products.

By Matthew Heller | September 14, 2016

Bayer Discloses $62B Offer for Monsanto

Bayer Discloses $62B Offer for Monsanto

The deal would create the world's largest agricultural supplier but Bayer shareholders fear it will be detrimental to its pharmaceutical business

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 23, 2016

Monsanto Lowers 2016 EPS Guidance

Monsanto Lowers 2016 EPS Guidance

Lower prices, currency volatility, and regulatory delays are all playing a role in the weaker earnings forecast.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 3, 2016

Monsanto Settles Accounting Violations for $80M

Risk & Compliance

Monsanto Settles Accounting Violations for $80M

The SEC faults the company for booking millions of dollars in revenue from a rebate program while failing to recognize costs at the same time.

By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2016

ChemChina Offers $43 Billion for Syngenta

ChemChina Offers $43 Billion for Syngenta

The largest overseas acquisition by a Chinese company will give ChemChina access to Syngenta’s advanced biotechnology for developing seeds.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 3, 2016

Accounting and Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Accounting and Finance Roundup for Executives

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By Kerry Maruna | October 8, 2015

Monsanto to Cut 2,600 Jobs in Restructuring

Monsanto to Cut 2,600 Jobs in Restructuring

The company says "focus and discipline" are key to its efforts to reorganize amid a third straight year of sagging agricultural commodity prices.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 7, 2015

Syngenta Moves to Cool Off Shareholder Heat

Syngenta Moves to Cool Off Shareholder Heat

After refusing Monsanto's merger offer, Syngenta plans to sell its vegetable-seeds business, which could fetch as much as $3 billion.

By Matthew Heller | September 3, 2015

Swiss Chemicals Firm Rejects Monsanto Bid

Swiss Chemicals Firm Rejects Monsanto Bid

A $45 billion offer for agrochemical firm Syngenta is brushed aside as ignoring the "future value potential" of a company with market-leading positions.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 8, 2015