Following the acquisition, Synergene Seed & Technology will be integrated into the Syngenta Vegetables business.

In addition, Syngenta has also agreed to acquire Pybas Vegetable Seed Co., Inc.

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Majority Acquisition
Deal Status  Announced: 2009-11-12

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Synergene Seed & Technology, Inc.
Acquirer (Company) Syngenta AG

Deal Rationale

The acquisition will establish a significant position for Syngenta in the North American lettuce market and will broaden its lettuce development portfolio in Europe and Asia. Synergene Seed & Technology will be a complementary for Syngenta to combine a broad and deep range of proprietary germplasm with breeding and production capabilities.

"Azoxystrobin plays a critical role in responding to growing food demand by increasing the yield and quality of grain, vegetable and fruit crops around the world," said John Atkin, Syngenta Chief Operating Officer Crop Protection. "Last year we announced a capacity expansion program for azoxystrobin anticipating further growth in our unique fungicide solutions and also potential demand from third parties. The outlook for the development of our own portfolio is strong and this agreement will enable us further to leverage our outstanding low cost production."

The active ingredient azoxystrobin, developed by Syngenta, is the world's best selling fungicide. Azoxystrobin, which belongs to the strobilurin chemical group, has a broad spectrum of fungicidal activity and is now registered for use on approximately 120 different crops in some 100 countries.

Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com or www.growmorefromless.com.

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Deal Type    Partnership
Sub-Category Supply
Deal Status  Announced: 2009-11-19

Deal Participants

Partner 1 (Company) Koor Industries, Ltd.
Partner 2 (Company) Syngenta AG
Partner 3 (Company) Makhteshim-Agan Industries, Ltd.

Deal Rationale

This agreement will enable Syngenta to expand the sales of its Azoxystrobin based fungicide solutions, while Makhteshim will develop and commercialize its own range of products based on Azoxystrobin.