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:

 

Form 20-F

X

   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):

 

Yes   No

X

 

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Yes   No

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Media contacts:

 

Leandro Conti

Switzerland       +41 61 323 2323

 

 

Paul Minehart

USA                  +1 202 737 8913

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

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

  

 

 

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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.

 

    SYNGENTA AG
     
     
Date: September 20, 2016   By: /s/ Dr. Tobias Meili
        Name: Dr. Tobias Meili
        Title: Head Corporate Legal Affairs
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
      By:  /s/ Brigitte Benz
        Name: Brigitte Benz
        Title: Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration