BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a CHF 350 million domestic bond with four years maturity. The proceeds of the bond will be used for general funding purposes.

John Ramsay, CFO, said: "We have taken early advantage of improved borrowing conditions in the Swiss domestic market as part of our normal funding requirements. This bond issue on attractive terms further enhances our debt maturity profile, and the favorable market reception demonstrates Syngenta's strong financial position and credit quality."

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (NYSE: SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.

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