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Bayer and Monsanto executives discuss future plans

A day after Monsanto announced its $66 billion sale to Bayer AG, top executives from the German firm traveled to St. Louis to meet with employees and community leaders to address concerns about future plans.

The mayors of Creve Coeur and Chesterfield wanted more information on the commitment the combined company would have to the region, particularly in their municipalities, which together have more than 4,000 Monsanto employees.

Monsanto and Bayer executives did not make any assurances about specific plans for the two municipalities, said Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz. But both Glantz and Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation described the lunch meeting as positive.

“They stated a few times over about their significant presence in Chesterfield and Creve Coeur and how they’re doing this to grow the business instead of cutting back,” Nation said.

“The synergies will be very, very good for St. Louis if they follow through with what they say,” Glantz said.

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