FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the month of November 2012

Commission File Number: 001-15152


SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)


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Re: 
SYNGENTA AG
Disclosure:
Syngenta divests US flowers distribution and brokerage

Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The full text of the press release is the following

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Syngenta International AG
 
Media Office
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Tel:      +41 61 323 2323
Fax:    +41 61 323 2424
 
www.syngenta.com
Media contact:
 
Paul Barrett
Switzerland  +41 61 323 2323
 
 
Paul Minehart
USA              +1 202 737 8913
Analyst/Investor contact:
 
Jennifer Gough
Switzerland  +41 61 323 5059
USA              +1 202 737 6521
 
Lars Oestergaard
Switzerland  +41 61 323 6793
USA              +1 202 737 6520
 
 
 
 
Basel, Switzerland, November 14, 2012

Syngenta divests US flowers distribution and brokerage

·  
Sale of Syngenta Horticultural Services to Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
·  
Long-term agreement to distribute and broker Syngenta genetics
·  
Syngenta focus on innovative flowers solutions strengthened

Syngenta announced today that Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., a leading United States-based supplier of greenhouse and nursery materials, has signed an agreement to acquire the Syngenta Horticultural Services (SHS) distribution and brokerage business.

The transaction will include the transfer of SHS assets and employees as well as distribution and brokerage capabilities located in the USA. SHS had sales of $96 million in 2011. Griffin has also signed a long-term agreement to distribute and broker Syngenta Flowers genetics throughout the USA.

Robert Berendes, Head of Business Development, said: “This transaction allows Syngenta to strengthen focus on our core genetics and plant protection capabilities. We look forward to working closely with Griffin to deliver the breakthrough solutions professional growers and retailers need to meet the increasingly high standards of consumers.”

Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

 
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 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.
 
 
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Syngenta – November 14, 2012 / Page 2 of 2
 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 


   
SYNGENTA AG
 
       
       
Date:
November 14, 2012
 
By:
/s/ Dr. Tobias Meili
 
       
Name:
Dr. Tobias Meili
 
       
Title:
Head Corporate Legal Affairs
 
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
     
By:
/s/ Brigitte Benz
 
       
Name:
Brigitte Benz
 
       
Title:
Head Shareholder Services &
Group Administration