25.05.2016
- The ratings agency Moody’s said on May 24 it is putting Bayer’s credit rating on review for a possible downgrade, due to the risks of its proposed acquisition of Monsanto. The...
25.05.2016
- France's health ministry has presented a plan to tighten rules governing human drug trials after a trial in Rennes in January of this year led to the death of one volunteer and...
25.05.2016
- A day after Bayer went public with details of its $62 billion offer for agricultural chemicals rival Monsanto on May 23, the US company rejected the bid as “incomplete and...
24.05.2016
- Bayer has moved quickly to deflect criticism of its proposed acquisition of Monsanto, and possibly hasten the US company’s response to its offer, by publicly laying all terms and...
23.05.2016
- Engineering plastics manufacturer Covestro will be listed on a third key stock index from the beginning of June. Following the close of trading on May 31 the former Bayer...
23.05.2016
- Belgian chemical producer Solvay has agreed to take partner Eastman’s 50% stake in the cellulose acetate production joint venture Primester and will become sole owner of the plant...
23.05.2016
- Following the company’s confirmation of its unsolicited offer for Monsanto, Bayer faced a backlash from major shareholders and fund managers. One of the most vocal critics, John...
20.05.2016
- Yet again, the European Commission has postponed a vote on extending the registration of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Ready seeds-to-herbicide program. The...
