UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March, 2017
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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| Re: | SYNGENTA AG |
| Disclosure: | “Further expansion of SOLATENOLTM fungicide in Europe” |
Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The full text of the press release is the following:
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Basel, Switzerland, March 17, 2017
Further expansion of SOLATENOLTM fungicide in Europe
| · | New registration in Germany received |
| · | Basis for ELATUS™ Era and ELATUS™ Plus fungicides |
| · | Delivers outstanding control of major cereals diseases |
| · | First sales in Germany in 2017 season |
Syngenta announced today that the registration of its SDHI fungicide SOLATENOL™ has been further extended in Europe following approval by the German authorities. This most recent registration will allow Syngenta to introduce the products ELATUS™ Era and ELATUS™ Plus to the cereals market in Germany. ELATUS™ Plus is a solo formulation of the active ingredient SOLATENOLTM sold in co-packs with a range of other products. ELATUS™ Era is a combination of the two active ingredients SOLATENOLTM and prothioconazole.
The launch of SOLATENOL™ in Germany for the 2017 season gives growers in another major cereals market access to this leading new technology. SOLATENOL™ is already registered in France, Croatia, UK, Ireland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Austria.
SOLATENOL™ is a carboxamide fungicide offering an unrivaled performance against Septoria and rusts - two important diseases which can significantly impact cereals production. In trials, it has proven to be extremely consistent in providing excellent disease control on all important cereals varieties in a wide range of situations over several years. The product offers outstanding levels of leaf protection resulting in higher yield and return on investment for the farmer.
SOLATENOL™ is also available for use on soybean in Latin America and on a wide range of crops in the USA and Canada.
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/Syngenta.
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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.
| SYNGENTA AG | |||||
| Date: | March 17, 2017 | By: | /s/ Tobias Meili | ||
| Name: | Dr. Tobias Meili | ||||
| Title: | Head Corporate Legal Affairs | ||||
| By: | /s/ Brigitte Benz | ||||
| Name: | Brigitte Benz | ||||
| Title: | Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration | ||||