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Bayer sees more antitrust asset sales ahead

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 26, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters — Bayer said it expected antitrust authorities to make the planned acquisition of Monsanto conditional on more asset sales after agreeing to sell seed and herbicide businesses for 5.9 billion euro (C$8.8 billion) to BASF. “By no means did the deal that was signed with BASF constitute the totality of antitrust divestitures… […] Read more

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Bayer says needs more time for Monsanto deal approval

By GFM Network News September 19, 2017

Monheim, Germany | Reuters — German drugs and pesticides group Bayer said Tuesday it was now likely to be early next year before it can complete its US$66 billion deal to acquire U.S. group Monsanto, later than previously expected. The European Commission has been scrutinizing the proposed takeover with a deadline of Jan. 8 but […] Read more

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Dow, DuPont wrap up merger

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News September 2, 2017

With Dow Chemical and DuPont now officially a married couple, the two companies’ agriculture businesses are scheduled to clear out of the house within the next year and a half. As per the terms of the merger-of-equals deal they first announced in late 2015, the two companies’ separate shares ceased trading in New York Thursday […] Read more

DuPont’s Canadian head office in Mississauga. (Dupont.com)

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Dow, DuPont to shed Canadian assets for merger approval

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News June 27, 2017

Competition for the Prairie farmer’s crop protection dollar will survive following the planned merger of chemical giants Dow and DuPont, by way of a handful of asset sales, Canada’s Competition Bureau has ruled. The federal antitrust watchdog on Tuesday announced it has an agreement with DuPont and Dow Chemical to head off what would otherwise […] Read more

DuPont’s headquarters in Delaware. (DuPont.com)

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Mexico gives conditional approval to Dow, DuPont merger

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 27, 2017

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico’s antitrust watchdog said Tuesday it has given approval to DuPont and Dow Chemical to merge on the condition that they sell certain crop protection products and other assets. The asset sales required by Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (Cofece) is similar to what U.S. antitrust enforcers asked of the […] Read more

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PotashCorp, Agrium choose new married name

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News June 21, 2017

Canadian fertilizer giants Agrium and PotashCorp have picked the new brand under which they plan to do business once their proposed merger clears. Calgary-based Agrium and Saskatoon-based PotashCorp announced Wednesday their new merged company, pending regulatory review and approvals, will be named Nutrien. “The new organization will be the global leader in reliable, low-cost crop […] Read more

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Bayer to sell Liberty brands to get Monsanto deal passed

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 8, 2017

Frankfurt | Reuters –– Bayer has agreed to sell its Liberty herbicide and LibertyLink-branded seeds businesses to win antitrust approval for its acquisition of Monsanto, it said on Monday. The divestment of the two global brands, a requirement imposed by South Africa’s Competition Commission on Sunday, will account for the bulk of asset sales worth […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Proposed Dow, DuPont merger gets conditional nod from China

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 2, 2017

Beijing | Reuters — China has conditionally approved the proposed merger between Dow Chemical and DuPont, the country’s commerce ministry said on Tuesday, a step forward for the deal whose closing has been repeatedly delayed by regulatory hurdles. The merger was approved by EU antitrust regulators in March on the condition the companies divest assets […] Read more

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Manitoba crop groups officially on merger track

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 2, 2017

Five Manitoba-based crop producer associations, nearly all of which already work out of the same building, have a memorandum of understanding to work toward forming a single merged grower group. The Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA), Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association (MPSG), National Sunflower Association of Canada (NSAC) and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley […] Read more

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Asset sale plan secures EU backing for Dow, DuPont merger

By GFM Network News March 27, 2017

Reuters — Dow Chemical and DuPont won the blessing of the European Union for their US$130 billion merger on Monday by agreeing to sell substantial assets including key research and development activities. The European Commission had been concerned that the merger of two of the biggest and oldest U.S. chemical producers would leave few incentives […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

Tag Archives Merger

Bayer sees more antitrust asset sales ahead

Bayer says needs more time for Monsanto deal approval

Dow, DuPont wrap up merger

Dow, DuPont to shed Canadian assets for merger approval

Mexico gives conditional approval to Dow, DuPont merger

PotashCorp, Agrium choose new married name

Bayer to sell Liberty brands to get Monsanto deal passed

Proposed Dow, DuPont merger gets conditional nod from China

Manitoba crop groups officially on merger track

Asset sale plan secures EU backing for Dow, DuPont merger

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