Syngenta has announced today that, following the receipt of regulatory approval, the acquisition of the Golden Harvest group of companies has been completed. Completion of the Advanta acquisition announced on 12 May 2004 remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected before the end of this quarter.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2003 were approximately $6.6 billion. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).