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Monsanto India gains on open offer by Bayer

The stock was up 5% at Rs 2,505 on the BSE.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Monsanto India is trading higher by 5% at Rs 2,505 on the BSE after German pharma and chemical major Bayer group announced an open offer to buy up to 4.49 million shares representing 26% of the paid-up capital of the agrochemicals Company at Rs 2,481.60 per share.

On September 14, Bayer AG announced acquisition of Monsanto for $66 billion to create the world's biggest seed and pesticide firm.

After completion of the proposed deal, Bayer group will be indirectly acquiring the 72.14% voting share capital of the Monsanto India, triggering into launch of an open offer for the shareholders of the Monsanto India.

Monsanto group holds 72.14% stake in the Monsanto India as on June 30, 2016, according to regulatory filing.

The stock of Monsanto India hit a high of Rs 2,540 on the BSE in intra-day trade. It hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,745 on June 15, 2016 during intra-day trade. Till 10:13 am, a combined 127,720 shares changed hands on the counter on the BSE and NSE.
 
 

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First Published: Sep 21 2016 | 10:16 AM IST

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