When available, a link to the full story on the internet is provided. The button down culture of Dupont is thinking about acquiring the free spirits of Monsanto. Over the past four years, Monsanto's Robert Shapiro has encouraged free thinking and has done away with ties, while Dupont is the epitome of classic business management. The fact is, Monsanto needs cash and Dupont has it. An important question for Shapiro is, can Monsanto be acquired by Dupont and retain the culture he has installed.
Many analysts are skeptical, but stay tuned.
Other analysts believe both companies' emphasis on their core business of the life sciences may bring this odd couple together. All rights reserved.