Syngenta media releases

Syngenta publishes 2015 Annual Report

Basel, Switzerland Syngenta today announced that its 2015 Annual Report is now available at www.ar.syngenta.com. The 2015 Annual Report consists of the following documents: Annual Review, including information about our non-financial performance Financial Report Corporate Governance Report and… Read more

Syngenta announces the closing of the trading line for the purpose of repurchasing shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange

Basel, Switzerland On October 16, 2015, Syngenta opened a trading line with ISIN CH0299298080 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, for the purpose of repurchasing shares. A total of 231,500 shares have been repurchased as at March 9, 2016. On February 3, 2016, Syngenta announced the cessation of the share… Read more

Publication of Swiss Prospectus for ChemChina cash offer

Basel, Switzerland On 3 February 2016 Syngenta announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire 100% of the outstanding share capital of Syngenta at a price of USD 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon, and prior to, closing. The intended offer values… Read more

EIU research: $2 trillion of new growth from rural economies possible by 2030

Basel, Switzerland Rural policy, infrastructure and land rights are key to realizing potential Investment in rural economies has great potential to stimulate global economic growth Research released today from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) shows that promoting rural development has the… Read more

Filing of 2015 Annual Report on Form 20-F

Syngenta announced that the 2015 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 shareholders free of… Read more

ChemChina cash offer to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion

Basel, Switzerland  Cash offer at US$ 465 per share plus special dividend of CHF 5 offer equivalent to CHF 480 per share1 proposed ordinary dividend of CHF 11 to be paid in addition New shareholder will enable strategic continuity and long-term investment in innovation Future IPO intended… Read more

2015 Full Year Results

Improved profitability and innovation success Sales $13.4 billion: up one percent at constant exchange rates 11 percent lower at actual rates due to US dollar strength Integrated sales unchanged1 up 3 percent excluding glyphosate New products success: further growth in ELATUS™ ACURON™… Read more

EU approval for SOLATENOL™ fungicide

Delivers outstanding control of major European cereal diseases Basis for many new combination products Expected first sales in France for 2016/2017 season Syngenta announced today that its SDHI fungicide SOLATENOL™ has been approved by the EU authorities. This registration will allow Syngenta to… Read more

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, 201515 new and pipeline products in crop protection: peak sales over $6 billionTrait revenue set to more than double; expanded pipelineHighest R&D productivity in the industryAt its research facility in Stein, Switzerland, Syngenta will today set out the details of… 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, 2015Dear 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 of… 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