Investors FAQs
What are Syngenta’s corporate headquarters address and telephone number?
The global headquarter of Syngenta is located in Basel, Switzerland:
Syngenta International AG
P.O. Box
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Phone: +41 61 323 11 11
What is Syngenta’s vision & main areas of activity?
We believe in delivering better food for a better world through outstanding crop solutions, and we take pride in meeting our commitments to our stakeholders.
Syngenta is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Our goal is to be the leading global provider of innovative solutions and brands to growers and the food and feed chain.
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What is Syngenta’s Stock Ticker and what exchange is Syngenta traded on?
Syngenta is the world's largest agribusiness company and is one of the first publicly quoted companies in the sector. We are listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
| Syngenta AG | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exchange: VIRT-X ( Zurich ) | Currency: CHF | Symbol: SYNN |
| Syngenta AG (ADR) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exchange: NYSE ( New York ) | Currency: USD | Symbol: SYT |
How do I get printed copies of Syngenta’s financial information?
You can order printed copies of the complete audited financial statements by contacting us here:
By e-mail
Or write us to the following address:
Syngenta International AG
Investor Relations
Schwarzwaldallee 215
P.O. Box
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
When is the company's year end?
December 31st
Who is your independent auditor?
Ernst & Young was appointed as Group auditor at the Annual General Meeting in April 2002. The appointment of the auditor is for one year, renewable annually.
What currency are your financial statements prepared?
Our consolidated financial results are prepared in US dollars in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
When does the next Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) take place?
The next AGM will take place on April 21, 2009 in Basel, Switzerland.
Click here for more information on our Calendar of Events.
Who are Syngenta's key management members?
at January 1, 2009
| Name | Age | Nationality | Function | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Mack | 48 | American | Chief Executive Officer | 2005 |
| Alejandro Aruffo | 50 | American/ Italian | Head of Research & Development | 2008 |
| John Atkin | 55 | British | Chief Operating Officer - Crop Protection | 2000 |
| Robert Berendes | 43 | German | Head of Business Development | 2007 |
| Christoph Mäder | 49 | Swiss | Head of Legal & Taxes and Company Secretary | 2000 |
| Mark Peacock | 47 | British | Head of Global Operations | 2007 |
| Davor Pisk | 50 | British | Chief Operating Officer - Seeds | 2008 |
| John Ramsay | 51 | British | Chief Financial Officer | 2007 |
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How many employees does Syngenta have?
To meet the needs of individual markets, we have a global total of more than 21,000 people in over 90 countries.
What are your key financial targets?
- For the full year 2008, we expect Earnings per share * (EPS) growth greater than 35%
- For the full year 2009, we expect EPS * growth in the high teens
- We will continue to target return on invested capital exceeding 20%
* Fully diluted, excluding 2007 non-recurring income, restructuring, impairment and share repurchase program.
What levels of cash do you return to your shareholders?
We plan to return at least $1 billion in 2008 through a combination of dividends and share buyback. The total cash return for the period 2004-2007 was $2.7 billion.
What do you pay to your shareholders in the form of dividends?
The dividend paid in 2007 was CHF 3.80 and was paid in 2 parts; a cash dividend of CHF 1.60 which was paid on 7 May and a par value reduction of CHF 2.20 which took place on 24 July.
The 2008 dividend is CHF 4.80 and was paid in cash on 25 April 2008 based on an ex-dividend date of 25 April 2008.
For 2009, the planned ex-dividend and dividend payment date is Friday, April 24, 2009.
What is your Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”)?
Our WACC is estimated at approximately 8%.
What are your debt ratings?
| S&P: | A |
| Moody's: | A2 |
Both rating agencies upgraded Syngenta in 2007 based on our conservative financial profile, sustained strong cash generation and financial strategy.
Where can I obtain more information?
You can reach our Investor Relations team via email or on the following numbers:
| Jennifer Gough | Switzerland | +41 (0)61 323 5059 |
| USA | +1 (202) 737 6521 | |
| John Hudson | Switzerland | +41 (0)61 323 6793 |
| USA | +1 (202) 737 6520 |
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