Benzinga Breakdown: Monsanto Acquisition Timeline By: Benzinga via Benzinga May 25, 2016 at 10:38 AM EDT May 12: Rumors surface of a $40 billion Bayer AG (ADR) (OTC: BAYRY) bid for Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON). Monsanto shares popped 17 ... Read More >> Related Stocks: Bayer Aktienges ADR Macy's Monsanto Co