European Commission conditionally approves Bayer's proposed acquisition of Monsanto.

Closing of the transaction planned for the second quarter of 2018.

Leverkusen, March 21, 2018 - On Wednesday, the European Commission conditionally approved Bayer's proposed acquisition of Monsanto. "Receipt of the European Commission's approval is a major success and a significant milestone", said Bayer CEO Werner Baumann.

For more information, check out the Bayer press release.