Basel, Switzerland
26 April 2005

Sales in the first quarter of 2005 increased by 24% to $2.85 billion, benefiting from the contribution of US Seeds acquisitions and the alignment of sales closer to consumption. At constant exchange rates (CER) sales rose 19%.

In Crop Protection, sales were 4% higher (CER) driven by early demand in NAFTA and a good underlying performance in Asia Pacific, notably Japan. In Europe, a late start to the season led to slightly lower sales. In Latin America, a strong finish to the season in Argentina offset lower sales in Brazil in comparison with a very strong first quarter in 2004.

Growth was particularly robust in fungicides. Insecticides also performed well in all regions. In herbicides, lower sales in Europe offset growth in NAFTA. Professional Products once again grew strongly, driven by the continued success of Seed Treatment.

Seeds sales increased 70% (CER). Excluding the effect of acquisitions, sales rose 15% (CER). Underlying growth was strong in Field Crops in both NAFTA and Europe. Sales of Vegetables and Flowers were slightly lower, notably in Europe, due to the late start to the season.

For the full year 2005, the company remains committed to deliver high teens growth in earnings per share*.

 *Fully diluted, before restructuring, impairment and IFRS 3 adjustment

Unaudited First Quarter Product Line and Regional Sales:

(1) Product line variances take into account minor reclassifications made in 2005
(2) Growth at constant exchange rates

Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting

Basel, Switzerland, April 26, 2005

At the fourth Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG led by Chairman Heinz Imhof today in Basel, the 841 shareholders representing 29.46% of the total shares issued approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.

Shareholders approved an increase of the dividend by 59% compared to the previous year to CHF 2.70, to be paid by way of a reduction of the nominal value of shares. Shareholders also approved a reduction of shareholders’ equity through cancellation of 6.2 million shares, which the company had repurchased over a second trading line. Jacques Vincent, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Danone Group, was elected new member of the Board of Di-rectors of Syngenta. Martin Taylor, Peter Thompson, Rolf Watter and Felix Weber were re-elected to the Board.

Furthermore, the annual and financial reports for 2004 were approved. Ernst & Young AG were re-elected as Group Auditors of Syngenta.

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 2004 were approximately $7.3 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).