The Company policies on Corporate Governance are in accordance with Swiss law, the Swiss Code of Best Practice and the Swiss Stock Exchange Directive on Corporate Governance. They are consistent with the requirements of the capital markets where Syngenta is listed, namely Switzerland and the USA.

Syngenta has decided to de-list its shares from the London Stock Exchange and the Stockholm Stock Exchange as of December 30, 2003, due to the low level of trading on these exchanges.

The shares were listed on these two stock exchanges at the time of Syngentas flotation to reflect the shareholder base of the two legacy companies. The shares continue to be listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

The following information is in accordance with the Swiss Stock Exchange Directive on Corporate Governance.