Germany’s Bayer has raised its offer for Monsanto to $65bn (£49bn), or $127.50 a share, in a bid to create a global seeds and pesticides giant. Bayer said it was in advanced talks with Monsanto, but warned there was no guarantee a deal would result. Its initial offer of $122 ... Read More »

Agri-chemical giant Monsanto rejected another merger offer from Bayer on Tuesday, signaling it is open to proposals from other companies. After Bayer upped its offer from $62 to $65 billion, or $125 per share, Monsanto’s board unanimously rejected it, calling it “financially inadequate,” adding “Monsanto remains open to continued and ... Read More »

Nearly two months after biotechnology company Monsanto rejected a $62 billion takeover offer from Bayer AG, the German pharmaceutical company said Thursday it has upped the proposal by about $3 billion. On July 1, Bayer offered shareholders of Missouri-based Monsanto $125 per stock share, which is $3 per share higher ... Read More »