In the transgenic seed market, Monsanto is a dazzling monopoly giant, accounting for 70% to 100% of the transgenic seed market of corn, soybean, cotton and other important crops. More than 90% of genetically modified seeds in the world have used its patent. In 2009, it grew against the trend and ranked 4 1 in the "recession-resisting: the fastest growing companies in the world 100" selected by Fortune magazine.
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Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Monsanto has branches in 66 countries and regions around the world, with more than 20,000 employees. Production includes corn, soybeans, cotton and other major crops, as well as fruit and vegetable seeds. At the same time, we cooperate with farmers, researchers, non-profit organizations, universities and other institutions through different projects and cooperative relationships.
At that time, the company's first product, artificial sweetener (saccharin), which was a sugar substitute, became a supplier of Coca-Cola.
20 16 In May, Bayer announced that it would acquire Monsanto, and signed an acquisition agreement with this American company in September of that year. As of 2065438+February 28th, 2008, including Monsanto's outstanding debts, the acquisition amount of this transaction is about 63 billion US dollars.
On June 7th, 20 18, Bayer announced the completion of the acquisition of Monsanto, an American biotechnology company. Monsanto shareholders will receive compensation of $0/28 per share.
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