Free writing prospectus dated March 21, 2012
(to Prospectus dated November 16, 2011 and
Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated
March 21, 2012)
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Filed pursuant to Rule 433(d)
Registration Statement No. 333-178015 and 333-178015-01
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Issuer:
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Syngenta Finance N.V. |
Guarantor:
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Syngenta AG
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Size:
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$500,000,000
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Maturity:
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March 28, 2022
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Coupon (Interest Rate):
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3.125% per annum
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Yield to Maturity:
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3.144%
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Spread to Benchmark Treasury:
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85bps
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Benchmark Treasury:
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2.000% February 2022
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Benchmark Treasury Price and Yield:
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97-13 / 2.294%
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Interest Payment Dates:
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The Notes will accrue interest from their date of issuance and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on March 28 and September 28 of each year, commencing on September 28, 2012.
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Optional Redemption Provision:
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The greater of 100% of principal amount or present value at a discount rate of treasury plus 15 basis points |
Price to Public:
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99.838%
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Settlement Date:
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March 28, 2012
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Ratings:
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A2 / A Both Stable (Moody’s / S&P)
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CUSIP/ISIN:
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87164K AA2 / US87164KAA25
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Clearing and Settlement:
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DTC and Euroclear / Clearstream
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Listing:
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None
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Joint Bookrunners:
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Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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