The Chairman of Syngenta’s Board of Directors, Michel Demaré , today outlined the company’s position on Monsanto’s recent approach , which was rejected for not being in the best interests of Syngenta, its sha reholders and its stakeholders. Mr Demaré ’s video interview can be viewed here Syngenta is one of the worlds leading companies with more than 2 8 ,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world - class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com . Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward - Looking Statements This document contains forward - looking statements, which can be identified by terminology such as ‘expect’, ‘would’, ‘will’, ‘potential’, ‘plans’, ‘prospects’, ‘estimated’, ‘aiming’, ‘on track’ and similar expressions. Such statements may be subject to ris ks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from these statements. We refer you to Syngentas publicly available filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks and unce rtainties. Syngenta assumes no obligation to update forward - looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors. This document does not constitute, or form part of, any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitatio n of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any ordinary shares in Syngenta AG, or Syngenta ADSs, nor shall it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract there for.