Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)
September 20 2016 - 7:18AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September, 2016
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Commission File Number: 001-15152
SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into
English)
Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Re: SYNGENTA AG
Disclosure:
“Executive Committee announcement”
Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The
full text of the press release is the following:
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Syngenta International AG
Media Office
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: +41 61 323 2323
Fax: +41 61 323 2424
www.syngenta.com
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Media contacts:
Leandro Conti
Switzerland +41 61 323 2323
Paul Minehart
USA
+1 202 737 8913
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Analyst/Investor contacts:
Jennifer Gough
Switzerland +41 61 323 5059
USA +1 202 737 6521
Bastien Musy
Switzerland +41 61 323 1910
USA +1 202 737 6520
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Basel, Switzerland,
September 20, 2016
Executive
Committee announcement
Syngenta
announced today the appointment of Jeff Rowe to the new role of President Global Seeds and North America. In this new role Jeff
will be responsible for the global seeds strategy and execution, combined with the leadership of the North American business across
seeds and crop protection.
Jeff brings
over 20 years’ experience in the industry covering a broad array of roles of increasing seniority including regional commercial
leadership, biotechnology and regulatory affairs, supply chain and global strategy.
In addition,
Jon Parr, currently COO, is appointed President Global Crop Protection and EAME, LATAM and APAC. Jon has an excellent track record
of success in his 30 years in the agriculture industry, combined with a deep understanding of crop protection across all disciplines.
Erik Fyrwald,
CEO said
: “I have worked with Jeff over many years and I know that he brings exactly the right skills to Syngenta and
is passionate about agriculture. I welcome him to the Company. I also look forward to continuing to work with Jon in his new,
expanded and critical role. With the new executive team now established I am confident that the Company can build on its strong
foundation and drive profitable market share growth across crop protection and seeds.”
About
Syngenta
Syngenta
is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of
available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working
to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing
rural communities. To learn more visit
www.syngenta.com
and
www.goodgrowthplan.com
.
Follow us on Twitter
®
at
www.twitter.com/Syngenta
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements,
which can be identified by terminology such as ‘expect’, ‘would’, ‘will’, ‘potential’,
‘plans’, ‘prospects’, ‘estimated’, ‘aiming’, ‘on track’ and similar
expressions. Such statements may be subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially
from these statements. We refer you to Syngenta's publicly available filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for
information about these and other risks and uncertainties. Syngenta assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements
to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors. This document does not constitute, or form part of, any offer
or invitation to sell or issue, or any solicitation of any offer, to purchase or subscribe for any ordinary shares in Syngenta
AG, or Syngenta ADSs, nor shall it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract therefor.
Syngenta –September 20, 2016 / Page 1 of 1
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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SYNGENTA AG
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Date:
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September 20, 2016
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By:
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Dr. Tobias Meili
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Name:
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Dr. Tobias Meili
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Title:
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Head Corporate Legal Affairs
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By:
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Brigitte Benz
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Name:
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Brigitte Benz
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Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration
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