Monsanto Turns Back Bayer Again

Bayer AG’s bid to buy Monsanto Co. for more than $60 billion has hit an impasse that could pose a challenge for the blockbuster agriculture tie-up, reports Jacob Bunge and Eyk Henning on WSJ.com.

Bayer has offered to buy the U.S. seed giant for $62 billion including debt, or $122 a share, which Monsanto last month rejected as too low.

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In an effort to bring Monsanto to the negotiating table, Bayer in recent days sent the company a letter saying it has lined up financing for the deal and is confident any regulatory obstacles can be overcome, according to people familiar with the matter.

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It sought access to detailed business information, known as due diligence, which Bayer said could lead to a higher offer. Bayer didn’t increase its bid.

Read the full story on WSJ.com.

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