A California Judge reduced the more than $200 million award to less than $40 million in a case against Bayer AG’s Roundup herbicide, formally of Monsanto. Dow Jones reports a …
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
Bayer won a tentative ruling that could slash most of the $289 million dollar award in the California trial regarding claims that glyphosate in Roundup causes cancer. A California judge …
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
Bayer is increasing efforts to defend Roundup, its flagship weed killer. A Dow Jones report says the effort follows a recent verdict in a California court case alleging that the …
Glyphosate Lawsuits Numbers Climbing
Bayer AG says the number of lawsuits against glyphosate is rising, adding to concerns about potentially lengthy and costly litigation. Bayer, which recently completed its acquisition of Monsanto, lowered its …
8,000 Glyphosate Lawsuits Await Bayer
The California verdict against Monsanto has opened the door for what is estimated as 8,000 lawsuits against Monsanto, now being absorbed by Bayer. On a call with analysts and reporters, …
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. An Ag Web Dot Com article notes German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating …
BASF Closes Acquisition of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business
BASF announced this week it has closed the acquisition of Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business. The transaction, BASF says in a news release, “adds a well-recognized brand with a very …
Bayer Takes Market Hit from Glyphosate Ruling
The first day of trading following a jury ruling against Monsanto pushed shares of Bayer down 12 percent. Monsanto, recently acquired by Bayer, was ordered to pay $289 million as …
BASF Closes Acquisition of Businesses and Assets from Bayer
BASF has closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from Bayer. The transaction, the company says, is a “strategic complement” to BASF’s crop protection, biotech and digital …
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
A trial is underway this week in California as witnesses will begin to testify in the first case alleging that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer. Politico says Lee Johnson, …
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, with Bayer now the sole …
Bayer-Monsanto Deal to Close Wednesday
Bayer announced it will complete its acquisition of Monsanto Wednesday, June 7th. The closure of the acquisition will follow the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities, according to …
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
The Canadian Competition Bureau has officially approved Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, with some conditions. The agreement addresses the Bureau’s concerns that the acquisition would have significantly harmed competition and innovation …
Monsanto Leadership Out of Bayer Takeover
Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant and Chief Technology Officer Rob Fraley will leave the company following the Bayer takeover. Monsanto announced Monday that Fraley and Grant will not be a part …