Syngenta media releases

Intention to delist Syngenta American Depositary shares from NYSE and terminate U.S. reporting obligations

Following the previously announced cancellation of all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta AG (“Syngenta”) with a par value of CHF 0.10 each in connection with the completion of the public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta by CNAC Saturn (NL) B.V., Syngenta… Read more

Delisting of Syngenta shares from SIX Swiss Exchange as of 8 January 2018

SIX Exchange Regulation has definitely approved the delisting of the registered shares of Syngenta AG from SIX Swiss Exchange as per 8 January 2018. The last trading day of the registered shares of Syngenta AG will be 5 January 2018. About Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping… Read more

Michel Demaré to retire from Syngenta Board

Jürg Witmer appointed Lead Independent Director Carl Casale nominated to join the Board Syngenta’s Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director Michel Demaré, has decided to retire from the Board after five years of service. Jürg Witmer, a Member of the Syngenta Board of Directors since 2006, has… Read more

CANCELLATION OF PUBLICLY HELD SYNGENTA SHARES

Syngenta has today announced that the Appellate Court Basel-City (Appellationsgericht Basel-Stadt) has cancelled all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta AG. Following the delisting of the Syngenta shares from the SIX Swiss Exchange, holders of cancelled shares will be paid a cash… Read more

Syngenta's Chief Financial Officer Mark Patrick joins peers in leading the way to support adoption of climate-related financial disclosures

Mark Patrick, Syngenta CFO has joined other 36 CFOs across the globe to signal his support for the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The Statement of Support for the TCFD recommendations, organized by The Prince's… Read more

Syngenta to acquire Nidera Seeds

Syngenta and COFCO International Ltd announced today that Syngenta has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Nidera Seeds which is currently owned by COFCO International. Completion of the transaction is subject to clearance by the relevant merger-control authorities. Financial terms of the… Read more

Approval of delisting of Syngenta shares

On 8 March 2016, CNAC Saturn (NL) B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, a subsidiary of China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), published the offer prospectus on the public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta AG at the offer price of USD 465 per registered share… Read more

Syngenta to sell remedy assets in the EEA in relation to the ChemChina acquisition

Syngenta announced today that Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd ("Adama") and Syngenta AG ("Syngenta") have entered into binding agreement with Nufarm Limited (“Nufarm”) to sell a portfolio of crop protection products for an agreed transaction value of USD 490 million. The combined portfolio of… Read more

Exemption from obligations regarding the maintenance of listing

On 8 March 2016, CNAC Saturn (NL) B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, published the offer prospectus on the public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta AG at the offer price of USD 465 per registered share. CNAC Saturn (NL) B.V. is a subsidiary of China National Chemical… Read more

Syngenta, USAID renew global collaboration to improve food security

Renewed MOU to develop agriculture in Africa, Asia and Latin America. MOU strengthens Research & Development, smallholder farmer capacity, young professionals training and agricultural supply chains. MOU to leverage new and existing partnerships and alliances. Syngenta and the U.S. Agency for… Read more

Syngenta and plaintiffs reach pending settlement in corn traits launch litigation

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, September 26, 2017 – Plaintiffs and defendants in the Syngenta MIR 162 Corn Litigation have reached a pending settlement to resolve litigation concerning the launch of Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade corn traits. The settlement, which is subject to court… Read more

Syngenta to meet with fixed income investors

Syngenta AG has mandated BNP Paribas, Citi, Credit Suisse, HSBC, MUFG and Santander to arrange a series of fixed income investor meetings commencing on September 11, 2017. A multi-tranche benchmark-sized USD-denominated 144A/RegS senior unsecured notes offering of various maturities up to 30 years… Read more

Syngenta licenses Enlist™ events

Non-exclusive licenses include Enlist E3™ event and Conkesta E3™ stacked trait in soybeans and Enlist Event in corn Enables Syngenta to offer growers more choice with greater trait and genetic diversity Syngenta announced today that it has entered into non-exclusive licensing agreements with Dow… Read more

2017 Half Year Results

Innovation and productivity savings partially offset weak market conditions Sales $6.9 billion: 2 percent lower compared with H1 2016 Sales of new products up 33 percent1 compared with H1 2016 EBITDA $1.7 billion: margin 24.2 percent (H1 2016: 24.9%) Productivity savings on track Reported… Read more

Syngenta receives China import approval for Agrisure Duracade® corn trait

Basel, Switzerland Import approval granted for food and feed use Agrisure Duracade offers proven control of corn rootworm Enables access to the latest Syngenta hybrids and genetics in the USA  Syngenta announced today that it has received notification of import approval from the Chinese Ministry… Read more

ChemChina participation in Syngenta exceeds 98 percent threshold

Basel, Switzerland Following the purchase of additional Syngenta shares, ChemChina's participation in Syngenta has exceeded 98% of Syngenta's share capital. As a consequence, ChemChina has filed a petition with the Basel Appellate Court to cancel the remaining Syngenta shares that are not held by… Read more

Syngenta Management Announcement

Basel, Switzerland Syngenta recently reaffirmed its goal of strengthening its leading position in Crop Protection and becoming an ambitious number three in Seeds. In order to drive achievement of this goal, the company will bring together the leadership of the Research & Development and Production … Read more

Syngenta looks to the future

Basel, Switzerland Syngenta today announced its new ambition and priorities following the completion of the transaction with ChemChina. The company aims to profitably grow market share through organic growth and collaborations, and is considering targeted acquisitions with a focus on seeds. The… Read more

Syngenta General Meeting of Shareholders

Basel, Switzerland At the General Meeting of Shareholders of Syngenta AG held on June 26, 2017, the 16 shareholders representing 95.11% of the total share capital approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors. Ren Jianxin, Chairman of China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina),… Read more

Syngenta to divest Sugar Beet seeds business to DLF Seeds

Basel, Switzerland ROSKILDE, Denmark, and BASEL, Switzerland – Syngenta and DLF Seeds announced today that they have entered into a sale agreement in relation to the acquisition of Syngenta’s global Sugar Beet seeds business by DLF Seeds. The transaction is subject to customary approval… Read more

ChemChina completes the second settlement of the tender offers for Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2017 China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) today announced the successful completion of the Second Settlement of ChemChina’s tender offers for Syngenta. Shareholders who tendered their shares after 4 May 2017 received the consideration of US$465 per share, and… Read more

ChemChina announces the definitive end results of the tender offers for Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland, May 31, 2017 China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) today announced the definitive end results for ChemChina’s offer to acquire Syngenta, according to which around 94.7 percent of shares have been tendered. Settlement for shares tendered after the expiration of the Main… Read more

ChemChina announces the provisional end results of the tender offers for Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland, May 25, 2017 China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) today announced the provisional end results for ChemChina’s offer to acquire Syngenta.  Based on preliminary numbers, at the end of the Additional Acceptance Period on May 24, around 92.2 percent of shares have been… Read more

Syngenta launches new seed treatment fungicide

Basel, Switzerland PLENARIS™ brings innovation to downy mildew control Adds new chemical mode of action for soil borne disease in sunflower and other crops Supported by best-in-class field expertise and the Global Seedcare Institute Network First sales in USA in 2017 followed by Argentina … Read more

ChemChina completes the first settlement of the tender offers for Syngenta

Basel, Switzerland China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) today announced the successful completion of the First Settlement of ChemChina’s tender offers for Syngenta. Shareholders who tendered their shares by May 4, 2017 received the consideration of US$465 per share, and holders of… Read more

Syngenta publishes the invitation to the 2017 General Meeting of Shareholders

Basel, Switzerland Syngenta today announced that the invitation to the 2017 General Meeting of Shareholders is now available at www.agm-2017.syngenta.com and has also been published in the Swiss Commercial Gazette (SHAB) of today. About Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to… Read more

ChemChina announces the definitive interim results for its offer to acquire Syngenta

China National Chemical Corporation ("ChemChina") today announced the definitive interim results for the tender offers to purchase all publicly held registered shares ("Common Shares") of Syngenta AG ("Syngenta") and all outstanding American Depositary Shares representing Common Shares ("ADSs"). At… Read more

Syngenta shareholders accept ChemChina offer

China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) today announced the provisional interim results for ChemChina’s offer to acquire Syngenta. At the end of the Main Offer Period on May 4, based on preliminary numbers, around 80.7 percent of shares have been tendered. Subject to confirmation in the… Read more

Changes in the Syngenta Board of Directors

Basel, Switzerland ChemChina and Syngenta today announced changes relating to the new Board of Directors of Syngenta following the closing of the ChemChina transaction. Four of Syngenta’s existing Board members will become Independent Directors with effect from the change of control, which will… Read more

ChemChina reconfirms timeline for public offers for Syngenta shares and ADSs

Basel, Switzerland In response to speculation in the market, ChemChina today reconfirmed on behalf of the Offeror that all regulatory approvals and conditions required for the closing of the offers have been obtained or satisfied. Subject to at least 67% of Syngenta’s issued shares and ADSs being… Read more