Senior Management Changes, Esteemed Recognitions, Earnings Conferences, Promising Partnerships, and New Leadership Academy - Research Report on CF, Mosaic, Monsanto, Ashland, and Syngenta

NEW YORK, September 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON), Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), and Syngenta AG (NYSE: SYT). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) announced that its Chairman and CEO Stephen R. Wilson has informed the Company's Board of Directors of his plans to retire as CEO, effective January 1, 2014. According to the Company, W. Anthony Will, CF's current Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution, will take over Wilson's position, post his retirement, while Wilson, will remain a director of the Company and serve as the its non-executive chairman. According to Stephen A. Furbacher, Lead Independent Director at CF, "The accomplishments of CF Industries over the past decade reflect Steve Wilson's strong leadership in establishing a culture of safety, integrity and operational excellence, in developing and executing strategy and in attracting and developing the management talent that has positioned the company for a smooth CEO transition." The Full Research Report on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/a79c_CF]

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The Mosaic Company Research Report

On September 25, 2013, The Mosaic Company (Mosaic) announced that it has been recognized for the voluntary reporting of its global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and for emissions reductions activities by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Mosaic has reported the GHG inventory of over 50 facilities in seven countries to the CDP since 2009, and for its efforts, Mosaic has been included in the 2013 CDP S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) and the CDP S&P 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI). Mosaic's President and CEO Jim Prokopanko commented, "We are proud of the progress made by our operations, environmental, health and safety, and supply chain teams in reducing Mosaic's energy use and emissions profiles. Sustainability is an integral part of Mosaic's business strategy, and this recognition encourages us to further reduce our energy costs and environmental impact-which also helps ensure long-term growth and shareholder value." The Full Research Report on The Mosaic Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/93ee_MOS]

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Monsanto Co. Research Report

On September 25, 2013, Monsanto Co. (Monsanto) reported that it will release its Q4 FY 2013 and full-year FY 2013 financial results on October 2, 2013, before the market opens. The Company stated that it will also host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET) to discuss Monsanto's Q4 FY 2013 and full year FY 2013 results, as well as its future expectations. According to the Company, the conference call may also include a discussion regarding Monsanto's strategic initiatives, product performance and other matters about the Company's business. The Company further informed that interested parties can access the slides related to the presentation, along with a simultaneous audio webcast of the conference call via the investor section of Monsanto's website. The Full Research Report on Monsanto Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/4b13_MON]

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Ashland Inc. Research Report  

On September 24, 2013, Ashland Inc. (Ashland) reported that its Valvoline brand will reunite with Hendrick Motorsports (Hendrick) after finalizing a multi-year sponsorship agreement that will begin next season. According to the Company, beginning in 2014, the Official Lubricants Partner of Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline will be featured as a major associate sponsor of the team's full stable of Chevrolet SS race cars through the 2017 NASCAR campaign. Sam Mitchell, President of Ashland Consumer Markets, commented, "The Valvoline team is thrilled to partner with Hendrick Motorsports and continue the long history of winning on the track for both organizations. Both companies have a strong heritage and similar values with employees driven by hard work, commitment to innovation and passion for cars." The Full Research Report on Ashland Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/dfdb_ASH]

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Syngenta AG Research Report

On September 24, 2013, Syngenta AG (Syngenta) reported that with support from the Company as well as from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has launched a Soil Leadership Academy. According to the Company, the joint initiative's main goal is to fill the gap in capacity building opportunities for policy makers to address land management issues, through distilling and sharing the latest science, knowledge and expertise in soil conservation and sustainable practice. Michael Mack, CEO of Syngenta, commented, "Fertile soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. But every year we lose an area of land with the potential to produce 20 million tons of grain. Syngenta has made a global commitment to improve the fertility of 10 million hectares of farmland by 2020. Creating the Soil Leadership Academy with the UNCCD will help us meet this commitment and bring us closer to addressing the soil conservation challenge globally." The Full Research Report on Syngenta AG - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2898_SYT]

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