Syngenta media releases

Syngenta and DSM to develop and commercialize biological solutions for agriculture

Plans to jointly commercialize solutions from the discovery platform Collaboration to deliver broad spectrum of pre- and post-harvest tools Double-digit growth in use of biological solutions over next 10 years Syngenta and DSM today announced an R&D partnership to develop microbial-based… Read more

Board announcement – CEO Mike Mack steps down

Basel, Switzerland, October 21, 2015 Mike Mack has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Company. The Board accepted Mike's decision and he will be leaving the Company at the end of October 2015. John Ramsay, Chief Financial… Read more

Syngenta announces the closing of the current second trading line and the opening of a new second trading line.

Basel, Switzerland, October 16, 2015 On 24 April 2012, the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG authorized the Board of Directors of Syngenta to repurchase registered shares amounting to a maximum of 10% of the share capital of the Company for the purpose of capital reduction as part of a share… Read more

Third quarter 2015: sales $2.6 billion

Basel, Switzerland, October 15, 2015 Challenging conditions in Latin America: currency depreciation Continuing strength in Europe; adverse weather in Asia Pacific AOL savings on track: full year profitability expected to improve New corn traits licensing agreement underscores strength in GM traits… Read more

Syngenta announces corn traits licensing agreement

Basel, Switzerland, October 15, 2015 KWS and Limagrain granted worldwide rights to Syngenta corn traits portfolio 20 year agreement with $200 m upfront payment GM traits outlicensing is a key driver in improving seeds profitability Syngenta announced today an expansion of its licensing… Read more

Syngenta R&D Day: unparalleled pipeline of innovation

Stein, Switzerland, September 16, 2015 15 new and pipeline products in crop protection: peak sales over $6 billion Trait revenue set to more than double; expanded pipeline Highest R&D productivity in the industry At its research facility in Stein, Switzerland, Syngenta will today set out the… Read more

Syngenta receives US EPA approval for new high performance fungicide

Basel, Switzerland, September 14, 2015 New chemistry complements Syngenta’s market-leading fungicide portfolio First sales in the 2016 season; peak sales potential of more than $150 million Latest launch from Syngenta’s $3.6 billion crop protection pipeline Syngenta announced today that it has… Read more

Syngenta announces actions to accelerate shareholder value creation

Basel, Switzerland, September 3, 2015 Syngenta today announced actions to accelerate shareholder value creation through unlocking the considerable inherent worth in its global seeds portfolio. As stated in the company’s full and half year results, this will be achieved in a number of ways such as… Read more

US approval for Syngenta blockbuster fungicide Solatenol™

Basel, Switzerland, September 1, 2015 A step change in disease control for US growers Global peak sales potential of $1 billion Solatenol products available for a wide range of crops Syngenta announced today that its breakthrough SDHI fungicide Solatenol has received registration from the US… Read more

Syngenta files 2015 half year results for Syngenta Finance NV

Basel, Switzerland, August 31, 2015 Syngenta announced that the 2015 unaudited half year results for Syngenta Finance NV have been filed with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The document is available on the Syngenta corporate website here… Read more

Syngenta plans divestment of Flowers seeds business

Basel, Switzerland, August 19, 2015 Flowers delivering high quality profitable performance Divestment to enable realization of full potential in the global gardening market Syngenta Lawn and Garden to focus on high value chemistry Syngenta announced today its intention to divest its premium… Read more

2015 Half Year Results

Basel, Switzerland, July 23, 2015 Sales $7.6 billion: up 3 percent at constant exchange rates Second quarter sales up 7 percent1: growth in all regions EBITDA $2.0 billion, up 21 percent at constant exchange rates Reported EBITDA 5 percent lower owing to currency movements EBITDA margin up 140… Read more

Syngenta Chairman comments on Monsanto’s recent approach

Basel, Switzerland, June 23, 2015 The Chairman of Syngenta’s Board of Directors, Michel Demaré, today outlined the company’s position on Monsanto’s recent approach, which was rejected for not being in the best interests of Syngenta, its shareholders and its stakeholders. Mr Demaré’s video interview… Read more

Syngenta comments on second letter from Monsanto

Basel, Switzerland, June 8, 2015 Dear Shareholders and other Stakeholders, On June 6, Syngenta received a second letter from Monsanto which essentially repeated their first proposal of April 18. The only change by Monsanto is to add a wholly inadequate reverse regulatory break fee. In the interest… Read more

Syngenta statement on unsolicited preliminary approach from Monsanto

Basel, Switzerland, May 8, 2015 Noting media reports, the Board of Syngenta confirms that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Monsanto to acquire the company at a price of CHF449 per Syngenta share with approximately 45 percent in cash. Syngenta’s Board of Directors, in conjunction with… Read more

Syngenta files 2014 annual report for Syngenta Finance NV

Basel, Switzerland, April 29, 2015 Syngenta announced that the 2014 annual report for Syngenta Finance NV has been filed with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The document is available on the Syngenta corporate website here. Hard copies of… Read more

Breakthrough corn herbicide receives US EPA approval

Basel, Switzerland, April 28, 2015 Step change in technology to address herbicide resistance challenges Launch this year with peak sales potential of more than $250 million One of many compelling products in Syngenta’s $3 billion crop protection pipeline Syngenta announced today that it has… Read more

Syngenta Annual General Meeting

Basel, Switzerland, April 28, 2015 At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG held on April 28, 2015, the 934 shareholders representing 54.68% of the total shares approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors. The shareholders approved motions including a gross dividend of CHF 11.00… Read more

Syngenta comments on Monsanto announcement

Basel, Switzerland, August 26, 2015 The Board of Syngenta confirms that it received a verbal proposal from Monsanto to acquire the company at a price of CHF245 in cash and a fixed ratio of 2.229 Monsanto shares per Syngenta share. At market close on August 25 this equated to a price of CHF 433 per… Read more

Syngenta publishes data to unlock environmental, social and economic value

Basel, Switzerland, April 23, 2015 Searchable, useable and shareable data on The Good Growth Plan Open Data Institute collaboration a first for the agriculture industry Encourages 'crowd sourced' solutions to agricultural challenges Syngenta today published a broad range of data on the six… Read more

First quarter 2015: sales $4.0 billion

Basel, Switzerland, April 17, 2015 Integrated sales up one percent at constant exchange rates Reported sales impacted by currency; full year earnings guidance maintained Robust performance in Europe: effective risk management in the CIS Delayed start to North American season Group sales of $4.0… Read more

Syngenta at EXPO Milano 2015: innovation for more food

Basel, Switzerland, April 8, 2015 Syngenta partners with the city of Basel at EXPO Milano 2015 The Syngenta exhibition highlights the global food security challenge Two interactive events provide a platform for solution-oriented discussion Syngenta today presented its exhibition for EXPO Milano… Read more

Significant progress made in first year of The Good Growth Plan

Basel, Switzerland, March 19, 2015 Progress made towards 2020 targets across all six commitments Data from global farm network independently analyzed and audited Ability to positively impact farmers and rural communities enhanced Syngenta has published the first update on progress towards meeting… Read more

Further corn trait expansion: approval in Vietnam

Basel, Switzerland, March 17, 2015 Official approval for Bt11 x GA21 stacked corn seed Superior control of the most damaging corn pest in ASEAN countries Supports Syngenta’s comprehensive offer for Vietnam’s growers Syngenta today announced that the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and… Read more

Syngenta Photography Award 2015 winners announced

Basel, Switzerland, March 10, 2015 US photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz wins Professional Commission German photographer Benedikt Partenheimer wins Open Competition Winners exhibition at Somerset House to run from March 11 to April 10 The winners of the Syngenta Photography Award 2015 were… Read more

Syngenta announces successful EUR 500 million Eurobond issue

Basel, Switzerland, March 3, 2015 Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a EUR 500 million Eurobond with a maturity of 12 ½ years and a coupon rate of 1.25%. John Ramsay, CFO, said: "We have taken advantage of current favorable market conditions in order to further enhance our debt… Read more

Filing of 2014 Annual Report on Form 20-F

Basel, Switzerland, February 13, 2015 Syngenta announced that the 2014 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The document is available on the Syngenta website at www.syngenta.com; hard copies of the audited financial statements are available to… Read more

2014 Full Year Results

Basel, Switzerland, February 4, 2015 Integrated sales up 6 percent at constant exchange rates up 7 percent excluding glyphosate fourth quarter sales up 12 percent Total sales up 5 percent at constant exchange rates to $15.1 billion ELATUS™ sales in Brazil over $300 million EBITDA $2.9 billion,… Read more