BASEL, Switzerland, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a EUR 500 million Eurobond with a five year maturity. The proceeds of the bond will be used for general funding purposes.

John Ramsay, CFO, said: 'We have taken advantage of favorable current borrowing conditions in order to further enhance our debt maturity profile. This bond issue is part of our normal funding requirements and the positive market reception demonstrates Syngenta's strong financial position and credit quality.'

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