FRANKFURT: German chemicals giant Bayer may launch a hostile takeover bid for US seed and pesticide maker Monsanto if its latest friendly offer falls through, business daily Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday.

Monsanto has already rejected two offers from the German firm, calling an increased $125-per-share bid in July “financially inadequate” while keeping the door open to further discussions.

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