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Bayer braces for consolidation in crops, seeds BAYGn.DE MON.N SYNN.VX - RTRS

15-MAY-2015 10:29:08

FRANKFURT, May 15 (Reuters) - German drugs and chemicals group Bayer BAYGn.DE is bracing for further consolidation in the crop chemicals and seeds markets, regardless of the outcome of Monsanto's MON.N bid for Syngenta SYNN.VX, it said on Friday.

"It remains to be seen when, in what form and with which partners the consolidation will advance," Bayer CropScience Chief Executive said in an emailed response to questions.