Syngenta AG (SYT)

29. Commitments and contingencies

Commitments arising from fixed-term non-cancellable operating leases in effect at December 31, 2005 are as follows:

Rentals receivable relate to leases of freehold buildings. Operating lease payments relate to leases of buildings and office equipment.

Commitments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2005 were US$22 million.

As of December 31, 2005, Syngenta had entered into the following long-term commitments to purchase minimum quantities of certain raw materials. Syngenta has entered into long term research agreements with various institutions to fund various research projects and other commitments. The approximate payments committed are payable as follows:

Materials purchases in 2005 according to these commitments were US$271 million.

29. Commitments and contingencies

Commitments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2004 were US$29 million.

As of December 31, 2004, Syngenta had entered into the following long-term commitments to purchase minimum quantities of certain raw materials. Syngenta has entered into long-term research agreements with various institutions to fund various research projects and other commitments. The approximate payments committed are payable as follows:

Materials purchases in 2004 according to these commitments were US$131 million.