Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.

Innovation is the lifeblood of Syngenta, and delivering innovation is the focus of scientists at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. (SBI) in Research Triangle Park, NC. SBI researchers use a combination of science and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions that help farmers, food companies, and other Syngenta stakeholders meet tomorrow's challenges.

Today, crop biotechnology developed at SBI is delivering on the promise of better food and a better environment. Tomorrow, our scientific leadership will create novel solutions to continue meeting the needs of agriculture and mankind.

Ciba-Geigy (a legacy company of Syngenta) first established a biotechnology research facility in Research Triangle Park in 1983. The facility has grown and developed since then, including expansion of the labs and greenhouses in 2000, and the addition of the Mary-Dell Chilton Center in 2002.

SBI researchers come from some of the most prestigious agricultural universities in the world, and bring a breadth of experience in plant genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology.

A strategic Research & Technology site within Syngenta, SBI focuses primarily on Crop Genetics Research and also hosts a variety of support functions including experts in Intellectual Property, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

SBI research areas include: Plant Transformation, Improved Animal Feed, Improved Grain Processing, Cereal Functional Genomics, Insect Control, Disease Control, Weed Control.

There are approximately 250 employees at SBI. The company actively supports the Triangle United Way and many other local community organizations.