Colombia: Bayer and monsanto look for SIC approval

Bayer, the German petrochemical giant, has taken steps to merge its American subsidiary, KWA Investment, with American agro-chemical and seed producer Monsanto. The deal would involve the dissolution of KWA as a legal entity, meaning Monsanto would remain after the merger.

Bayer has sought approval for this move from Colombian regulators, who will now determine whether the union of Monsanto’s and Bayer’s Colombian operations are likely to restrict competition.

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