Bunge, Viterra reportedly inching closer to deal.
Negotiations of a potential merger between agribusiness giants Bunge Ltd. and Viterra have reached a critical stage as the companies attempt to put the final touches on a deal that would combine two of the world’s largest agricultural traders, Reuters reported on June 8, citing sources familiar with the matter. The sources told Reuters that Bunge, whose market value is about $14 billion, would pay for most of the deal with stock as well as cash and debt financing from…