Bayer's difficult choice in partners.The acquisition of US seed manufacturer Monsanto will make the company market leader but is also attracting criticism

摘要

Monsanto predominantly focuses on agricultural seed and the markets in North and South America and Bayer on agro-chemicals with main focus on Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. If the transaction fails Bayer will pay Monsanto $2 billion. Anti-monopoly concerns are expected in regard to the US, the EU and Brazil.