Bayer says needs more time for Monsanto deal approval
September 19, 2017 at 04:06 AM EDT
MONHEIM, Germany, Sept 19 (Reuters) - German drugs and pesticides maker Bayer said it would likely take until early next year to complete the planned $66 billion takeover of U.S. seeds group Monsanto, which it had previously expected to be under wraps by the end of 2017.