Monsanto (MON) Confirms Unsolicited Takeover Approach from Bayer

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 reviewing the proposal, in consultation with its financial and legal advisors. Monsanto will have no further comment until its Board of Directors has completed its review. There is no assurance that any transaction will be entered into or consummated, or on what terms.

Morgan Stanley & Co. and Ducera Partners are acting as financial advisors, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is acting as legal advisor, to Monsanto.

The news follows a report last week from StreetInsider that BASF was exploring a bid, and a separate report from Bloomberg that Bayer was interested.

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