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Monsanto (MON) Seen as 'Strategic Fit' for Bayer - Deutsche Bank

May 19, 2016 9:32 AM EDT

Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Race sees Monsanto (NYSE: MON) as a "strategic fit" for Bayer but he noted significant hurdles to a deal. Yesterday after the close Monsanto Company confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Bayer.

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Monsanto (MON) Confirms Unsolicited Takeover Approach from Bayer

May 18, 2016 10:37 PM EDT

In response to recent media reports, Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) disclosed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Bayer AG for a potential acquisition of Monsanto, subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals and other conditions. The Board of Directors of Monsanto is... More

Takeover talk by rival 'wild speculation': Monsanto executive

May 18, 2016 2:09 PM EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Talk of a takeover of Monsanto Co (NYSE: MON) by rivals Bayer AG or BASF SE is "wild speculation," and Monsanto is staying focused on its own strategy, president and chief operating officer Brett Begemann said on Wednesday.

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UPDATE: Monsanto (MON) Swings Lower as COO Calls M&A Talk 'Wild Speculation'

May 18, 2016 2:01 PM EDT

(Updated - May 18, 2016 2:10 PM EDT)

Monsanto (NYSE: MON) is seeing some mid-day pressure after COO, Brett Begemann, played down recent M&A talk, calling it "wild speculation."

"It's all wild speculation because there's nothing there," Begemann told Reuters on... More

Monsanto (MON) CCO Frank Won't Comment on Bayer Bid - Bloomberg

May 18, 2016 12:41 PM EDT

Speaking at an event on Monday, Monsanto (NYSE: MON) Chief Commercial Officer Mike Frank declined to comment on reports of a bid from Germany's Bayer, according to Bloomberg.

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