What: Senior Syngenta executives, researchers and collaborator will discuss details of a groundbreaking scientific advance via teleconference and live audio webcast. A question and answer session will follow.
When: 11:00 AM EST. Friday, January 26. Media should call (800) 260-0718 and ask for the Syngenta conference call (please call early to ensure access).
The live audio webcast will feature the teleconference and provide supporting materials. To participate, log on to www.syngenta.com (must have RealPlayer or Windows Media Player). The audio webcast will be available for 30 days following the event.
Satellite: B-roll with sound bites is available:
1-26-01, 10:00 – 10:15 AM EST CBand t6 – tr12, Audio 6.2, 6.8 1-26-01, 1:00 – 1:15 PM EST, CBand t5-tr16, Audio 6.2, 6.8 About Syngenta:
Formed in November 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals, Syngenta ranks first in the world in crop protection products, and third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Syngenta employs more than 20,000 people in more than 50 countries, and is committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Pro forma sales in 1999 were approximately US $7 billion. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange, and in London, New York and Stockholm. Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.
