The acquisition combined two of the world's largest agricultural companies, but it has since been widely criticized as one of the "worst corporate mergers in history" due to the massive legal liabilities Bayer inherited. Key Facts of the Acquisition
In 2020, Bayer agreed to a settlement of up to $9.6 billion to resolve tens of thousands of pending claims, though many cases remain active in court today. Bayer closes Monsanto acquisition did bayer buy monsanto
The all-cash deal was valued at approximately $63 billion (initially announced as $66 billion). The acquisition combined two of the world's largest