Asia: ChemChina/Syngenta out of fashion just as it arrives

One of the world’s most ambitious and laborious deals approaches its conclusion and will not be repeated in a hurry.

Ren Jianxin (left), chairman of ChemChina, with Syngenta’s chairman
Michel Demaré at the announcement in February 2016

Word reaches us that the $46 billion acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina will close on Thursday, about 15 months after its formal announcement. Even as it staggers to the finish line, it already looks like a throwback.

A lot has changed in the year or so since ChemChina made a cash offer for the Swiss seed and chemical company in February 2016.

Asia: ChemChina/Syngenta out of fashion just as it arrives

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