Compte tenu du large degré d'incertitude pesant encore sur l'acceptation d'organismes génétiquement modifiés en Europe, et du fait que d'autres concurrents intégrés ont des programmes avancés en matière de semences de maïs transgéniques, aucun doute sérieux ne résulte de l'opération.
However, in view of the complementary skills of the parties, the main synergies expected from the merger of the parties' RD activities in the biotechnology area will not lead to significant overlaps. Taking into account the still large degree of uncertainty as to acceptance of genetically modified crops in Europe, and given that other integrated competitors have advanced RD programs in the field of transgenic maize seeds, no serious concerns arise from the operation.