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 March 2014
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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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Re:
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SYNGENTA AG
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Disclosure:
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“Syngenta announces successful CHF 750 million bond issues”
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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
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Media contacts:
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Analyst/Investor contact:
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| Media Office | Paul Barrett |
Jennifer Gough
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CH-4002 Basel
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Switzerland |
+41 61 323 2323
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Switzerland |
+41 61 323 5059
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Switzerland
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USA |
+1 202 737 6521
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+41 61 323 24 24
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Paul Minehart | Lars Oestergaard | ||
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+1 202 737 6520
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Basel, Switzerland, March 25, 2014
Syngenta announces successful CHF 750 million bond issues
Syngenta today announced the successful issue of CHF 750 million in Swiss domestic bonds. This issue comprises a CHF 350 million Swiss domestic bond with maturity date in November 2019, a CHF 250 million Swiss domestic bond with maturity date in November 2024 and a CHF 150 million Swiss domestic bond with maturity date in November 2029.
John Ramsay, CFO, said: "We have taken advantage of current favorable market conditions in order to further enhance our debt maturity profile. These bond issues are part of our normal funding requirements and the positive market reception demonstrates Syngenta’s strong credit quality."
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 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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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 risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from these statements. We refer you to Syngenta's publicly available filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks and uncertainties. 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 solicitation of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any ordinary shares in or securities of Syngenta AG, Syngenta Finance NV, Syngenta Finance AG or Syngenta ADSs, nor shall it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefore.
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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.
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SYNGENTA AG
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Date:
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March 25, 2014
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By:
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/s/ Sandra Bürli-Borner
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Dr. Sandra Bürli-Borner
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Title:
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Deputy Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration
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By:
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/s/ Brigitte Benz
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Brigitte Benz
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Title:
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Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration
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