Dec 22, 2020
Clarification given in Gowan purchase of prosulfuron and primisulfuron

Gowan Company LLC announced Dec. 16 that it has entered into agreements with Syngenta to acquire rights to the active ingredients prosulfuron and primisulfuron.

“We want to clarify that this announcement pertains only to the U.S. and Canadian markets,” a news release stated.

“The acquisition includes product registrations and trademarks, for Peak, Spirit, Beacon and Northstar herbicides and related intellectual property and labels in the U.S. and Canada only.

“The transaction closed Dec. 15, 2020, although Syngenta and Gowan will work together over the next several months to facilitate an orderly transition to maintain quality customer service in all geographies.”

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.




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