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Damien Conover
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Bayer-Monsanto Deal Should Receive Final Regulatory Approval in May and Close in June

On April 26, reports indicated that Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto is on track to receive U.S. Justice Department regulatory approval by the end of May. The approval is the last major regulatory hurdle before the deal can close. Assuming approval is completed by the end of May, we think the deal will likely close by the end of June, which is in line with Bayer management’s most recent timeline.
Having already assumed a 100% probability that the deal will close, we maintain our $128 per...
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Bayer AG

Bayer is a life sciences group based in Germany. Co.'s operations are organized along three divisions: Pharmaceuticals (engaged in prescription pharmaceuticals for cardiology and women's healthcare); Consumer Health (engaged in non-prescription products in dermatology, dietary supplement, analgesic, gastrointestinal, allergy, cold and flu, foot care, sun protection and cardiovascular risk prevention categories); and CropScience (engaged in the development of seeds and plant traits; crop protection; and for gardens, the green industry and non-agricultural pest control). Co. also maintains an Animal Health business unit engaged in the development of products for farm and companion animals.

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Damien Conover

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