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The merger’s approval is seen as unlikely, especially given the historical context of U.S. regulatory bodies, which have been vigilant about maintaining competitive markets. References to past thwarted mergers, such as the failed merger between Office Depot and Staples, underline the challenges that might lie ahead for Bayer and Monsanto.
Critiques highlight that if regulators halted mergers of smaller companies, it’s hard to envision them allowing a merger that would make Bayer and Monsanto an unrivaled giant in agriculture. With 83% of U.S. corn seed sales potentially falling under this combined entity, the implications for food security and competition will likely elevate scrutiny.