FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For March 28, 2012
Commission File Number: 001-15152
SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the company's Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-178015 and 333-178015-01) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
In connection with the issuance by Syngenta Finance N.V. of (i) US$500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 3.125% Notes due March 28, 2022 and (ii) US$250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.375% Notes due March 28, 2042, each of which are guaranteed by Syngenta AG, the company is filing the following opinions of counsel solely for incorporation into its Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-178015 and 333-178015-01):