Investing.com – Monsanto (NYSE:MON), Bayer (DE:BAYGN) Wednesday confirmed a tie-up at $128 per share.
Bayer all-cash offer values Monsanto at $66 bn in biggest acquisition of year.
Tie-up to create world's largest seeds group with 2015 pro forma sales of €23 bn.
Monsanto shares up 0.39% at $106.56 at 07:30 ET in heavy pre-market trade.