Bayer poised to announce acquisition of Monsanto for $66bn
The deal is likely to be revealed on 14 September in New York before the stock market opens.
Bayer raises takeover offer for Monsanto
Bayer's new offer is 2% more than its previous bid and about 19% more than Monsanto's last closing price.
Bayer lodges $62bn cash bid to acquire Monsanto
Merger could create world's largest agricultural supplier.
Syngenta CEO Mike Mack steps down following Monsanto deal failure
CFO John Ramsay will take his place until a suitable replacement is found.
15 EU countries set to block cultivation of GM crops
Countries remain sceptical of the safety of genetically modified crop varieties.
Monsanto drops acquisition plan after Syngenta rejects sweetened deal
Monsanto said it will continue to focus on its growth opportunities built on its existing core business.
Monsanto sweetens offer for Syngenta to $47bn
Syngenta earlier rejected a $45bn offer, saying it fundamentally undervalued its prospects.