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Syngenta rights to GA21 in corn reaffirmed by U.S. Federal Court

Basel, Switzerland
May 10, 2006

A Federal District Court judge ruled today in favor of Syngenta Seeds, Inc., granting summary judgment with respect to the patents asserted by Monsanto against Syngenta’s use and sale of GA21 corn. In her decision, the judge held that the asserted claims of the Shah patent are invalid and that the asserted claims of the Lundquist patent are not infringed.

“We are extremely pleased with this decision that confirms our right to sell GA21 products,” said Mike Mack, COO of Syngenta Seeds. “This decision is good news as it promotes competition and thus more choice for growers.”

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 2005 were approximately $8.1 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).  Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.


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